THE HALT AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SECOND-LANGUAGE TEACHING

The Hawaii Association of Language Teachers (HALT) is seeking nominations for its 2012 Excellence in Teaching Award. The awards are made to recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of second language teachers in teaching and promoting Hawaiian and foreign languages in the State of Hawaii.
The recipients will be honored during special presentations at the 26th Hawai‘i Association of Language Teachers (HALT) Conference on April 7, 2012 at the Kamakakaokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies, UH Manoa campus.

Guidelines for Nominations:
1. For this year, the award will be open to language teachers at all levels: elementary, secondary, and post-secondary. Two winners will be selected: one from K-12, and one from college level.
2. Nominees and nominators must be members of HALT in good standing; nominations must be made by a minimum of two HALT members.
3. Nominations must be in writing and should state the qualifications and achievements of the nominees. (Nomination form attached).
4. Once nominated, each candidate must complete an application form, which includes vitae and two letters of recommendation. Letters must come from a colleague who teaches foreign languages and the nominee's administrator. Documentation supporting the nomination may be included.
5. Criteria for selection:
a) evidence of effective teaching (evaluations, objective data such as number of students, etc.).
b) participation in professional development activities.
c) service to the foreign language profession or foreign language related service to the community.
6. Upon selection, the nominee must be willing to attend the Spring HALT conference to receive the award.
7. The names of nominees and nominations will be held in confidence by the Selection Committee.
8. Nominations and supporting documents (one original and two copies) must be submitted no later than March 1, 2012 (see below).
10. Application form and supporting documents (one original and two copies) must be submitted no later than March 15, 2012 (see below):
11. No incomplete or late applications can be considered.

Kathryn Klingebiel
HALT Awards Coordinator
1890 East-West Road, Moore Hall 457
Department of Languages and Literatures of Europe and the Americas
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI 96822
Telephone: 956-4181 / Email: kathryn@hawaii.edu

Nomination Form (.doc) DEADLINE: March 1, 2012

Application Form (.doc) DEADLINE: March 15, 2012 (to be completed by Nominee).

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