Outstanding Biology Teacher Award
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OBTA Director Candidate Record Form Letters of Support Rubrics Former Award Winners Supplemental Record Form OUTSTANDING BIOLOGY TEACHER AWARD PROGRAM
Evaluation of Qualifying Experiences
Name of Nominee _______________________ Date________
Name(s) of OBTA Committee Members who Evaluated Qualifying Experiences of Nominee
1. ______________________ 3. ______________________
2. ______________________ 4. ______________________
Scoring Guide
(5) Superior (4) Above Average (3) Average (2) Below Average (1) Poor
Academic Preparation: (15 percent)
In life sciences 1 2 3 4 5
In other sciences and mathematics 1 2 3 4 5
Teaching Experiences: (20 percent)
In life sciences 1 2 3 4 5
Techniques and strategies used 1 2 3 4 5
Related Professional Experiences: (20 percent)
Attendance at national conventions or state/regional/provincial
science meetings of at least one days duration within past two
years 1 2 3 4 5
Professional journals read regularly 1 2 3 4 5
Memberships in scientific and/or educational organizations
(local, state, provincial, national) 1 2 3 4 5
Articles published and/or any additional information
important to teaching effectiveness 1 2 3 4 5
Teaching Philosophy as per Candidates Essay: (20 percent)
1 2 3 4 5
Involvement with Students and Community: (10 percent)
1 2 3 4 5
Cooperation with Administration and Colleagues: (15 percent)
1 2 3 4 5
Total Points ____________/100
National Association of Biology Teachers
OUTSTANDING BIOLOGY TEACHER AWARD PROGRAM
Evaluation of Teaching Observed from Videotape
Name of Nominee _______________________ Observation Date________
Name(s) of OBTA Committee Members who Evaluated Qualifying Experiences of Nominee
1. ______________________ 3. ______________________
2. ______________________ 4. ______________________
Personal Qualifications (20 percent)
Displays emotional balance and self confidence
Displays the enthusiasm and vitality requisite to effective teaching
Voice and mannerisms contribute positively to the presentation of material
Exhibits leadership in determining the tone of classroom activities
Creates a relationship that is friendly
Displays interest and enthusiasm toward the subject taught
Evidences a genuine interest in the students
Teaching Procedures (25 percent)
Exhibits ability to plan and to organize
Provides for individual differences
Creates situations which lead to increased student responsibility and confidence
Understands and uses audiovisual aids wisely
Shows neither bias nor favoritism toward particular students
Provides for learning of basic principles through firsthand experience
Provides for laboratory experiences characterized by thought provoking problems
Provides for time and opportunities to define and eliminate problems
Encourages students to propose and discuss hypotheses
Adequacy of Knowledge of Subject (25 percent)
Evidences command of suitable and correct language for the level taught
Demonstrates skill in making assignments definite and meaningful
Exhibits breadth and depth of knowledge
Demonstrates a sense of proportion of what is important
Exhibits ability to translate knowledge into meaningful activities
Proficiency with Skills in Science (25 percent)
Provides for independent research
Encourages firsthand observation
Allows students to design, set up, and carry out controlled experiments
Permits students to collect and interpret data
Encourages a spirit of inquiry
Class and Classroom Management (5 percent)
Dispatches routine promptly and smoothly
Is alert in detecting and dealing with problems
Maintains order through effective teaching
Is conscious of and provides for the physical comfort of the students
Total Points ____________/100
