Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Prize for Science Teachers on the Teacher Education Programme – Denmark

The Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Prize for Science Teachers in Teacher Education is aimed at committed and skilled teachers in teacher education who teach the subjects of nature/technology, physics/chemistry, biology, geography and mathematics.

Prize Information

• The Novo Nordisk Foundation’s prize for science teachers on the teacher education program is awarded annually.
• The award consists of a sum of DKK 250,000, including a personal honor award of DKK 50,000 and DKK 200,000 for the vocational college.
• The share that accrues to the vocational college must be used for the development of science education (e.g. purchase of experimental equipment, field trips, upgrading of premises/inventory or development projects).
• Participation and accommodation at the Big Bang conference 2024 for the prize recipient is also included in the price.

Criteria

• The award is aimed at teachers on the Danish vocational schools’ teacher training courses. Teachers within the subject block natural sciences may be considered. That is, teachers in the teaching subjects:
  • Nature/technology
  • Physics chemistry
  • Biology
  • Geography
  • Mathematics
• The main criterion is that candidates have made a special effort within one or more of these teaching subjects. In the selection, emphasis is also placed on candidates:
  • Educates, qualifies and motivates future science teachers.
  • Develops, applies and shares inspiring science didactic methods.
  • Participates in collaborations across subjects or education levels.
  • Contributes to promoting a stimulating science environment that qualifies students and colleagues.
• All criteria do not have to be met for a nominated teacher to be considered.
• Student teachers and colleagues can make suggestions for candidates, but the recommendation must be made via the head of education, dean or rector at the individual vocational college.
• Multiple candidates may be nominated for the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Prize for Science Teachers on the Teacher Education from the same vocational college, and previously nominated candidates who have not received the award may be re-nominated.

Details

• The award recipients are selected by the Committee for the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s Teaching Awards and will be contacted directly during February 2024. The awards will be presented at this year’s Big Bang Conference.

For more information, visit Novo Nordisk Foundation.