Australian College of Educators Prize * [F12652]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

The Australian College of Educators, wishing to support continuous professional learning for teaching professionals and to forge a close relationship with the Faculty of Education, has provided a prize for Master's graduates of the Faculty.

1. The prize is called the Australian College of Educators Prize.

2.(1) The prize comprises—

(a) a one-year membership of the Australian College of Educators; and

(b) a framed certificate.

(2) The recipient's name is inscribed on an honour board.

3. The prize is awarded annually to the master's graduate in the Faculty who has achieved the highest mark in their major paper.

Bertha Houghton Prize in Education * [F1774]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Bertha Houghton Prize in Education consists of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on a sum of $200 bequeathed to the University under the will of the late Bertha Emily Houghton, for many years lecturer in English at the Claremont Teachers College and lecturer in Special Method in the then Diploma in Education course at The University of Western Australia.

2. The prize is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Education to the student who has achieved the best academic results overall in the following units completed in the Bachelor of Education component of a combined course: EDUC8481 School Experience I, EDUC8414 Assistant Teaching Practicum, EDUC8485 Teaching and Learning Perspectives, EDUC8493 Social Political and Legal Issues, two Curriculum I units and one Curriculum II unit.

Blue Family Trust Prize in Education * [F19516]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

1. The Blue Family Trust Prize in Education is provided from the annual income after capitalisation in accordance with Senate policy from the Blue Family Trust Fund (established by Mrs Maxine Gill).

2. To be eligible for consideration for the prize a student must—

(a) be female;

(b) be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia;

(c) have resided in a rural area (as outlined in the school experience form) of Australia, preferably in Western Australia, for a minimum of five years;

(d) be enrolled on a full-time basis in the Graduate Diploma in Education or in a combined course with a Bachelor of Education component.

3. The prize is awarded by the Board of Examiners of the Faculty of Education to the student who, amongst those eligible—

(a) has the highest mark, provided that it translates to a grade of 'Distinction' or better, in—

(i) EDUC8482 School Experience II; or

(ii) EDUC8414 Assistant Teacher Practicum;

and

(b) achieves a minimum ranking of '5' or '6' in the Professional Qualities section of the final practicum reports completed by the school mentor and UWA supervisor.

Cecil Andrews Prize in Education * [F1771]

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1. The Cecil Andrews Prize in Education consists of the annual income, less 30 per cent which is capitalised, from $2000 bequeathed to the University by the late Mr L. L. Andrews in memory of his father Dr Cecil Andrews, the first Pro-Chancellor of the University who held this office from 1912 until 1929, and is awarded to the student who, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners in Education, is the most outstanding among those completing the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Education with Honours.

2. The award is determined on the basis of the academic results achieved for both the coursework and dissertation components of the Bachelor of Education with Honours.

Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association Prize * [F1807]

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1. The Convocation, the UWA Graduates Association Prize in the Faculty of Education comprises a book voucher and certificate.

2. The prize is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Education to the student who, of those completing the Bachelor of Education component of a combined course or the Graduate Diploma in Education course, has achieved the best academic result in units to the value of 48 points, the names of which are made available to students on request.

C. Sanders Prize * [F1775]

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1. The C. Sanders Prize consists of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on a capital sum of $1261.39, consisting of $1000 donated by Emeritus Professor Sanders and $261.39 donated by the Education Graduates' Association.

2. The prize is awarded to the student who, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners in Education, is the most outstanding of those completing units to the value of 48 points in the Bachelor of Education component of a combined course or in the Graduate Diploma in Education course, the names of which are made available to students on request.

F. G. Bradshaw Prize in Education * [F1805]

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1. The F. G. Bradshaw Prize in Education consists of books to the value of the annual income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on the sum of $1000 donated to the University by Mrs Rose S. Bradshaw in memory of her husband, the late Francis George Bradshaw, who was the Director of Secondary Education in the Western Australian Education Department and was associated with the University's Faculty of Education for many years.

2. The prize is awarded each year by the Board of Examiners in Education, on the recommendation of the Head of the Graduate School of Education, to the student who is the best among those completing the requirements of the Master of Education.

Fogarty Foundation Success Through Educational Excellence Graduate Diploma in Education Prize for Excellence in Pre-service Teacher Education * [F1928]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

Brett and Anne Fogarty having agreed to donate an annual amount of $50,000 for an initial period of five years to provide scholarships and prizes, the Fogarty Foundation Success through Educational Excellence Scholarships and Prizes are established. Through the scholarships and prizes, of which there are 13 in total, the Foundation recognises the importance of education in today's society, and the contribution of teachers to the creation of communities within that society, by supporting people entering the teaching profession, encouraging continuation of knowledge and skills through postgraduate study and providing excellent educational opportunities for future generations by assisting recipients to disseminate their knowledge and impart their enthusiasm.

1. The Fogarty Foundation Success through Educational Excellence Graduate Diploma in Education Prize for Excellence in Pre-service Teacher Education of $500 is awarded annually by the Board of Examiners in Education to the student who achieves the highest aggregate mark over seven units in the Graduate Diploma in Education course nominated by the Board of Examiners, the names of which are made available to students on request.

2. To be eligible for consideration a student must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

Fogarty Foundation Success Through Educational Excellence Prize for the Best Piece of Research in the Doctor of Education * [F1928]

An asterisk (*) indicates that this prize is governed by conditions. See also general conditions.

Brett and Anne Fogarty having agreed to donate an annual amount of $50,000 for an initial period of five years to provide scholarships and prizes, the Fogarty Foundation Success through Educational Excellence Scholarships and Prizes are established. Through the scholarships and prizes, of which there are 13 in total, the Foundation recognises the importance of education in today's society, and the contribution of teachers to the creation of communities within that society, by supporting people entering the teaching profession, encouraging continuation of knowledge and skills through postgraduate study and providing excellent educational opportunities for future generations by assisting recipients to disseminate their knowledge and impart their enthusiasm.

1. The Fogarty Foundation Success through Educational Excellence Prize for the Best Piece of Research in the Doctor of Education of $500 is awarded each year by the Board of Examiners in Education to the student who has completed the best thesis in the Doctor of Education during the preceding 12 months.

2. In reaching its decision the Board of Examiners has regard to—

(a) examiners' reports; and

(b) the recommendation of the Chair of the Faculty of Education Postgraduate Programmes Committee, and the co-ordinator(s) of the Doctor of Education course or nominee(s).

3. To be eligible for consideration a student must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

4. The recipient is required to present their research findings at a public seminar.

Learning and Attentional Disorders Society Prize for Excellence in Research in Special Education * [F754]

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The Learning and Attentional Disorders Society Prize for Excellence in Research in Special Education, consisting of books to the value of $250 provided annually by the Learning and Attentional Disorders Society, is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Education to the student who has completed the best piece of research in Special Education.

Thomas Sten Prize in Education * [F1776]

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1. Mr Thomas Sten, formerly superintendent of teacher training in the Education Department and Principal of the Teachers' College, Claremont, and a former member of the Faculty of Education, presented $500 to the University to provide for an annual prize in Education to be called the Thomas Sten Prize in Education.

2. The prize consists of the income after capitalisation, in accordance with Senate policy, on the accumulated capital sum.

3. The prize is awarded by the Board of Examiners in Education to the student who has the highest aggregate mark for the units in the Graduate Diploma in Education course.

WATESOL Prize * [F24687]

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1. The Westralian Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (WATESOL) supports the professional learning of new teachers by providing a prize for graduates in the Faculty of Education.

2. The WATESOL Prize, comprising a certificate and one-year membership of WATESOL, is awarded by the Board of Examiners to the student with the highest average mark in EDUC8467 TESOL Curriculum I and EDUC8477 TESOL Curriculum II.

Western Australian Institute for Educational Research (W.A.I.E.R.) Cameron Prize in Education [F1772]

The W.A.I.E.R Cameron Prize in Education of a medallion, a certificate of recognition and one year's membership of W.A.I.E.R, provided annually by the Western Australian Institute for Educational Research, is awarded to the student who, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners in Education, has produced the best thesis in Education for the year as part of the course for a degree administered by the Faculty.