Collaborative teaching award applications open

Applications are open for the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHED) awards for collaborative educational practice (CEP). Awards of up to R40 000 are available in 2009.

These awards are open to groups of two or more UCT staff who have collaborated on a project to enhance the teaching and learning environment. Examples of groups might be a teaching team, a curriculum development team, a pair of lecturers or a department.

Projects might involve curriculum development at course or programme level, materials development, language development, innovation in teaching delivery or assessment practice, the appropriate use of educational technology, tutor support, student support or addressing student throughput.

The closing date for applications is Friday 16 October 2009.

If you would like to apply or would like to nominate a group of your colleagues please refer to documents or contact Dr Jeff Jawitz on 021 650 3351.