Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards
The annual Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards (TTEA) aim to recognise and encourage excellence in tertiary education, at a national level.
They provide an opportunity for teachers to further their careers and share good practice in teaching. Up to 12 Sustained Excellence Awards of $20,000 each are awarded annually. One recipient also receives the Prime Minister’s Supreme Award.
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Latest news about the Awards
- A record number of applications have been received for the 2012 Awards.
- Read about the 2011 recipients
- Read the latest news from the Academy of Tertiary Teaching Excellence
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Background and purpose of the Awards
The national Tertiary Teaching Excellence Awards (TTEA) were established in 2001.
A key focus of the awards is to identify and reward teaching practices that are student-focused and committed to promoting effective learning. They are open to teachers from across the entire tertiary education sector. To date, more than 130 teachers have been celebrated through the Awards.
Funding for the Awards is provided by the Tertiary Education Commission and managed and administered by Ako Aotearoa.
Choosing the recipients
The TTEA Committee is responsible for setting the criteria for the Awards. They select the recipients from evidence provided in a portfolio submitted by each nominated teacher. The committee prepares a citation for each recipient, recognising their achievements.
Presentation of the Awards
The awards are formally presented at a function at Parliament often hosted by the Prime Minister or Minister for Tertiary Education.
