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| Title | Elgin Heinz Outstanding Teacher Awards - 2004 |
| Body | From: "djanes" The Elgin Heinz Outstanding Teacher Award program was approved by the Foundation's Board of Trustees in September 2001 and recognizes exceptional teachers who further mutual understanding between Americans and Japanese. The award is presented annually to two pre-college teachers in two categories, humanities and Japanese language, and consists of a certificate of recognition, a $2,500 monetary award, and $5,000 in project funds. It is named in honor of Elgin Heinz for his commitment to educating students about Asia as well as for the inspiration he has provided to the field of pre-college education. Eligibility Requirements The award is open to current full-time K-12 classroom teachers of any relevant subject in the United States who have been teaching for at least five years. There are two award categories, one in the humanities and one in Japanese language. The candidate must demonstrate sustained commitment to improving mutual understanding between Americans and Japanese. The candidate will have made a significant contribution to enhancing students' knowledge of Japan and the Japanese through any or all of the following: 1. Exemplary and innovative teaching on the subject of Japan (Japanese history, literature, language, art, social issues, etc.). 2. Developing meaningful projects linking American students with Japanese students (i.e., through use of the Internet, teleconferencing, letters, exchange programs). 3. Outstanding contributions to the improvement of curricula on Japan. 4. Leadership and outreach in the field of pre-college education about Japan (i.e., presentations at workshops and conferences, publications). Application Procedures Applicants must submit two copies of the following by the first Monday of February of the competition year to be considered: 1. Applicant Information Form: available at www.us-jf.org/heinz.html 2. A narrative (to be completed by the applicant and not to exceed three (3) pages typed, double spaced) describing the applicant's efforts to further mutual understanding between Americans and Japanese through classroom teaching. Applicants should also highlight leadership positions held and detail how they have impacted other educators locally and/or nationally. 3. A two-page project proposal describing how the applicant would use the award's $5,000 project funds to enhance understanding of Japan at the applicant's school or in their school district (project funds are typically awarded to the applicant's school). For example, such funds could be used to purchase curriculum material on Japan, for field trips to Japan-related organizations, to bring in guest speakers on Japan, for Japanese software, etc. 4. Three letters of support from individuals or organizations familiar with the applicant and their teaching on Japan. A letter from a student explaining how the applicant's efforts affected his/her perceptions and understanding of Japan is permissible as a letter of support. One letter must come from the school's principal or vice principal and must express support for your project proposal in addition to supporting your candidacy for the award. 5. A professional resume. 6. Applications may include up to three relevant supporting items such as newspaper articles, lesson plans, or other document. These materials should not exceed five pages in length and must be text documents. The Foundation will not review videos or other multi-media materials sent. Materials submitted to the Foundation will not be returned. Deadline Complete applications must be received by the Foundation on or prior to February 2, 2004 to be considered for the 2004 award. |
| Source | The United States-Japan Foundation |
| Inputdate | 2003-11-04 21:17:00 |
| Lastmodifieddate | 2003-11-04 21:17:00 |
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