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AATT Erika Gilson Teaching Award
Deadline for nominations: March 30, 2025.
Description
AATT is pleased to announce that instructors of Turkic languages at U.S. and Canadian institutes of higher education may now nominate themselves or a colleague for the Erika Gilson Teaching Award. Thanks to a generous donation by the Gilson Family, this new award has now been increased to 1000 dollars. The recipients will be chosen from your nominations by the members of the Erika Gilson Teaching Award selection committee.
The Erika Gilson Teaching Awards are given annually to one instructor of Turkic languages based on their demonstration of the following:
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A commitment to teach their language --and to do so with distinction
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Excellent knowledge of the language and culture taught
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A passion for teaching
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The ability to convey excitement about learning a new language and culture
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The ability to impart knowledge while challenging students to delve more deeply into the subject matter.
To submit your nomination for the 2024-2025 academic year, please fill out the survey at this link:
2024-2025 Erika Gilson Teaching Award Nomination Form
Deadline for nominations: March 30, 2025.
Conditions of Entry:
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Nominees must teach one or more Turkic languages at an institute of higher education in the U.S. or Canada during the current and previous academic year.
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Nominees must be current members and active volunteers of the AATT.
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Nominators, if not self-nominators, must be qualified to evaluate the nominee’s teaching. Nominators are encouraged to also be a current member of the AATT.
Questions?
Please contact the AATT Secretariat at aattsecretariat@gmail.com