Administration

Each year an awards ceremony is held to honour top achieving students and instructors. Student council has contributed funds to awards that recognize excellence in teaching in the Teacher Education program.

Each year there are two mid-practicum socials held by student council. The purpose of these socials is to invite students and faculty to discuss their practicum experiences and to seek advice as students transition into the field. Last year the socials were held at the Palasad Bowling Alley.

The Literary Magazine Committee was set in place to collect arts and literature produced by the Teacher Candidates at the Faculty of Education. The publication serves as a record of student talent and as a memory of its achievements. In past years, student council has presented the magazine as a gift to the student body.

Graduation formal is an annual event. It is hosted by student council at an outside venue in the city of London, and all students and faculty are invited to attend. Offering transportation from the Faculty of Education building to the event is an important opportunity to complement the event and ensure a safe evening for all in attendance.

At the Spring Convocation, a luncheon is held to honour award recipients. Faculty, staff, donors, award recipients and their guests are invited to attend this event. Each year the Fund provides flowers at this distinguished event.

The Teacher Candidates use the campus facilities for their curricular and co-curricular activities. Student council may choose to contribute financially to maintain and upgrade parts of the building that students often use. Last year students made a contribution to upgrading the theatre to support their dramatic production.

Without the Student Council Donation Fund, these initiatives would not have been possible. The Student Council sincerely thanks students for their donations, which support and enrich the student community in the Faculty of Education.

The Marion Merritt Beardall Education Bursary is awarded by the Kent Regiment Chapter, IODE. $1,000. An applicant must be:

1. Currently enrolled in an Ontario Faculty of Education

2. A Canadian Citizen

3. A graduate of a Kent County Secondary School

4. In need of financial assistance

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students in the intermediate-senior division of the Teacher Education program, including students in Technological Education, based on financial need and academic standing. Applications can be accessed online through the Office of the Registrar's Web site and must be submitted by October 31. Once the Office of the Registrar has determined financial need, the Faculty of Education will select the recipients. These awards were established by a generous bequest from Dr. Antony J. Bergering (PhD '75, Psychology) through Foundation Western.

Value: 8 at $1,500, effective May 2008 These awards are supported by matching funds from the OTSS program and recipients must meet Ontario residency requirements.

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students in the intermediate-senior division of the Teacher Education program, including students in Technological Education, based on financial need and academic standing. Applications can be accessed online through the Office of the Registrar's Web site and must be submitted by October 31. Once the Office of the Registrar has determined financial need, the Faculty of Education will select the recipients. These awards were established by a generous bequest from Dr. Antony J. Bergering (PhD '75, Psychology) through Foundation Western.

Value: 8 at $1,500, effective May 2008. These awards are supported by matching funds from the OTSS program and recipients must meet Ontario residency requirements.

Awarded to full-time students in the Faculty of Education who demonstrate financial need. This fund was established through Foundation Western by David R. Campbell (BA 1938) and Charlotte Campbell. Value: Up to $600 each.

Awarded to a student registered in an English program at the Faculty of Education, based on academic achievement (minimum weighted average of 80%) and demonstrated financial need. Established through Foundation Western by Miss Dow, Professor Emerita, The University of Western Ontario, where she taught English and Drama in the Faculty of Education, 1965-1985. Value: $750

Awarded to a full-time student in the Teacher Ed. program who has achieved a minimum academic average of 70% and demonstrated financial need. Established through Foundation Western by Bruce Davies in honour of Anne M. Elliot, from Hamilton, Ontario who taught at the Strathcona Model School from 1908 to 1949. Value: $1,000

Awarded to full-time students who are registered in any year beyond year one in the Faculties of Information and Media Studies, Health Sciences, Law, Music, and Social Science, or entering the Bachelor of Education program. Established through Foundation Western by the generosity of the Richard Ivey Foundation. Students must have a minimum 75% average and demonstrate financial need. Value: $2,500

Awarded to a full-time student in the Faculty of Education based on academic achievement and financial need. Established through Foundation Western by Helen Izrael in memory of her son Edward J. Izrael (B.A. ’69, Arts and Diploma in Education ’69). Value: $1,000

Awarded annually to full-time students in the Faculty of Education who have demonstrated financial need and maintained a minimum B average. Value: $1,800

Awarded annually to a full-time student registered in second year in either the Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate division of the Teacher Education program, based on standing in courses and practice teaching, and community service. Value: $1,000

Awarded to a student in the Faculty of Education in the Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate programs, based on academic achievement and financial need. Established by friends and family of Leonard M. Wood, B.A. ’34, teacher and principal with the London Board of Education for 37 years. Value: $650

Awarded to full-time undergraduate students in the primary division of the Teacher Education program based on financial need and academic standing. Applications can be accessed online through the Office of the Registrar website and must be submitted by October 31. Once the Office of the Registrar has determined financial need, the Faculty of Education will select the recipients. These awards were established by a generous bequest from Miss Olive C. Young through Foundation Western. Value: 9 at $1,500, effective May 2007 10 at $1,600, effective May 2008 These awards are supported by matching funds from the OTSS program and recipients must meet Ontario residency requirements.

Awarded to the most outstanding student in the regular Primary-Junior, Junior-Intermediate or Intermediate-Senior programs. The memorial award was established in 1984 by family, friends and colleagues to honour the late Professor F.C. Biehl, a noted educator and author who held many posts in the school system of Ontario.

$800 - The award winner is selected by a committee, comprised of all instructors of English courses in the programs listed above, whose coordinator will recommend the name selected to the Dean.

Awarded to an outstanding student enrolled in either the Junior-Intermediate or Intermediate-Senior program whose courses include one of the Social Science Teaching Subjects of Geography, History, Individual & Society and Family Studies. The memorial award was established by family, friends and colleagues of Professor John J. Bowden, a highly-respected member of this Faculty of Education.

$350 - The recipient will be selected by the Social Science Subject Group which will make its recommendation to the Dean.

Awarded to a student graduating with a Teacher Education degree from the Primary/Junior program, based on academic achievement. This award was established by the sister of Sylvia Cann through Foundation Western as a memorial to her commitment to education.

$500 - The recipient will be selected by a committee which will make its recommendation to the Dean.

Awarded annually to a student graduating from one of the programs of the Faculty of Education who achieves the highest degree of excellence in academic and professional subjects and makes an outstanding contribution to the programs and other activities of the Faculty of Education. The gold medal, coined by the Faculty of Education, is in honour of Dr. D. Carlton Williams, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., LL.D., President of The University of Western Ontario between 1967 and 1977. It was struck for the first time in 1978 to recognize Dr. Williams' educational achievements and to mark with distinction his retirement from the University.

GOLD MEDAL - The candidate for the Gold Medal in Education shall be chosen by a Selection Committee chaired by the Associate Dean, consisting of the Chair of Preservice Program and one member of the Students' Council appointed by the Council. The Committee will be responsible for recommending a candidate to the Dean.

This award was established through Foundation Western by gifts from Education alumni, and is awarded to undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education whose activities have enhanced the life of the Faculty for their fellow students. Students must demonstrate a strong record of extra-curricular activities and a strong record of academic merit.

$150 each - Students will be nominated for this award by the Dean, the Associate Dean (Program), the Preservice Chair or any faculty member. The recipient(s) will be selected by a committee in the Faculty of Education.

Awarded annually to a student at the Faculty of Education who is enrolled in elementary preservice education who demonstrates excellence in both course work and practicum experience with respect to early literacy development. This award was established by the Tamblyn family, grandchildren of Dr. John Dearness, as a memorial to his commitment to education in the City of London.

$500 - Candidates for this award will be nominated by their language arts instructors and reviewed by a committee of relevant faculty members. The committee will make its recommendation to the Dean.

Awarded annually to Visual Arts students in the Elementary and Secondary Divisions who have achieved exceptional academic standing in course work and have also demonstrated excellence in art education in practice teaching. One award will be made in each Division. This memorial award was established through Foundation Western by friends and family of the late Dorothy Emery, a teacher at the London Teachers= College, to recognize her professional skills, enthusiasm and ability to motivate students.

$400 each - The recipients will be recommended to the Dean by a committee of Visual Arts instructors which will make its recommendations to the Dean.

Awarded to a student who, among other qualities, demonstrates academic excellence, achieves exemplary practice teaching reports and demonstrates initiative to broaden personal experience in the educational culture.

$500 - The recipient will be recommended by both the practicum supervisor and an associate teacher, in writing, to the Associate Dean.

• EFTO Awards and Scholarships/Bursaries

For academic excellence. Tenable in the Faculties of Arts, Music, Physical Education, Science, Social Science and professional faculties. These scholarships were established by The University of Western Ontario Faculty Association, and are awarded retrospectively in the Fall.

$800 each - The criterion for this award is academic excellence. The Dean recommends the name* of the recipient to The Faculty Association.

(* A sharing of a scholarship between co-winners is possible, if a single winner cannot be chosen.)

Established by the Students' Council, the intent of these awards is to encourage and reward those who, in the opinion of their mentors, display exceptional skills, interests and abilities in the field of Practice Teaching. These four awards will be made in the Program Divisions of: Primary-Junior, Junior-Intermediate, Intermediate-Senior, and Technological Studies.

$150 each - Selection for the awards will be made by each Program Division whose coordinator will recommend the name selected to the Dean.

Awarded to a student who has demonstrated outstanding academic achievement in the elementary or secondary French as a Second Language Teacher Education program, and has given evidence that he/she will further the development of French as a second language in schools during his or her career.

$250 - Selection of the recipient will be made by instructors of French as a Second Language courses who will make their recommendation to the Associate Dean.

Awarded annually to the student in Primary Education (Early Childhood Education) demonstrating outstanding achievement in Practice Teaching. The late Ira Beatrice Alder (née Helmkay), a former Math educator, established this scholarship for the purpose of training teachers. The recipient is selected on the basis of dedication and suitability for the profession, not just for academic excellence.

$600 - The award winner is selected and recommended to the Dean by a committee chaired by the coordinator of the Primary-Junior Faculty Course.

Awarded to a full-time student pursuing a Teacher Education Degree at any teaching level, based on academic achievement (weighted academic average) in the core foundations courses. This scholarship was established through Foundation Western by the late Peter Koens in honour of his parents Matthew and Cornelia.

$500 - The recipient will be determined by the Associate Dean (Program).

Awarded to a student in the B.Ed. Intermediate/Senior program, based on academic achievement, preferably with Mathematics as a teaching subject. This award is made possible by a generous gift from Laura McLeish through Foundation Western.

$500.- The recipient will be selected by the Associate Dean (Program).

Awarded to a student who demonstrates excellence in the Classical/FSL/International Languages in both the academic program and practice teaching.

The recipient will be selected by a committee of instructors which will make its recommendation to the Associate Dean (Program).

Plaque and Certificate of Recognition to be presented at the Ontario Modern Language Teachers' Association Annual Spring Conference.

Awarded annually by the Ontario Business Educators' Association to an Intermediate/Senior student enrolled in two teaching subjects in the Business and Computer Studies area. The recipient is chosen on the basis of academic record and performance in practice teaching.

Complimentary Full Conference Package presented at Spring OBEA Conference, Toronto - The recipient will be recommended to the Associate Dean by Business and Computer Studies instructors.

Awarded annually to a Teacher Ed. student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in science education. This award was established through Foundation Western by the family of the late Jessie Margaret Ogletree. Her son is John Ogletree, Faculty of Education Professor Emeritus.

$500 - The recipient will be selected by the Science instructors and recommended to the Dean.

Awarded to the graduating student who demonstrates academic excellence and who is qualified to teach in the Roman Catholic Secondary School system.

$500 - The recipient will be recommended to the Associate Dean by the Instructor of Religious Studies.

Awarded annually since 1979 by The Optimist Club of London Incorporated to the most outstanding student enrolled in the Technological Studies program. The intent of this award is to make appropriate recognition of students who make major contributions to youth.

$200 - The recipient will be recommended to the Dean by a committee selected by faculty members instructing in technological education.

Awarded to one student in each of the Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate and Intermediate/Senior programs, based on academic achievement in Science courses (minimum 80% average), and who demonstrate commitment and creativity in science preparation and teaching. Nominees will agree to submit a curriculum project or article suitable for publication in the Crucible, STAO's bi-monthly journal:

3 at $250.00 plus one year membership in STAO - Applications available from science instructors. Recipients will be selected by a committee of science instructors and STAO which will make its recommendations to the Dean.

Awarded to an outstanding student in the Primary-Junior, Junior-Intermediate, or Intermediate-Senior (mathematics option) program. Selection will be based on excellence in course work at the Faculty, orientation to enlightened mathematics teaching and practicum performance. This memorial scholarship was established by family and friends of Dr. W.S. Turner, the founding Dean of Althouse College (1965-69), to honour his outstanding achievements as an educator.

$300 - Selection will be made by the Mathematics instructors who will make their recommendation to the Dean.

Awarded to full-time students pursuing Teacher Education Degrees at any teaching level, based on academic achievement, with Mathematics as a teaching subject. These scholarships were established through Foundation Western by a bequest from Milton Walker (MD 1928) and Helen Walker (BA 1924).

$750 each - The recipients will be selected by the Mathematics instructors who will make their recommendations to the Dean.

Awarded to full-time students pursuing Teacher Education Degrees at any teaching level, based on academic achievement, with Science as a teaching subject. These scholarships were established through Foundation Western by a bequest from Milton Walker (MD 1928) and Helen Walker (BA 1924).

$750 each - The recipients will be selected by the Science instructors who will make their recommendations to the Dean.

Awarded to any preservice student enrolled in music courses, Fine Arts Subject Group in the Faculty of Education. The student must have been successful in practice teaching, demonstrated interest in the use of Tonic Solfa and possess a high degree of knowledge and proficiency through use of Tonic Solfa. Established by the late Dawson Woodburn, Professor Emeritus, The University of Western Ontario.

$600 each - The recipients will be recommended to the Dean by a committee of music instructors.

Awarded annually to students enrolled as Choral majors in one of the preservice Teacher Ed. programs who have a strong interest in developing young voices, Grades 5 through 10. Dr. Wright is a renowned composer, athlete, philanthropist, and UWO alumni. These scholarships are endowed through the Don Wright Charitable Foundation.

$1,000 each - The recipients will be recommended to the Dean by a committee of music instructors.

Awarded annually to students enrolled as Instrumental majors in one of the preservice Teacher Ed. programs. This scholarship was established by Dr. Don Wright. Dr. Wright is a renowned composer, athlete, philanthropist, and UWO alumni. These scholarships are endowed through the Don Wright Charitable Foundation.

$1,000 each - The recipients will be recommended to the Dean by a committee of music instructors.

The Younger Memorial Award was established in 1967 in memory of David Younger who for more than thirty years taught in Sudbury. In December 1960 he was elected third vice-president of OSSTF/FEESO and was serving as second vice-president at the time of his death. During his teaching career David Younger contributed his time and talents, at all levels within OSSTF/FEESO, to improve the status of public secondary school teachers of Ontario. This award, valued at $1,000 annually, shall be awarded to the graduating Intermediate/Senior or Technological Studies Teacher Candidate who applies for the award and who in the opinion of the faculty’s Selection Committee has shown a clear understanding and empathy for the values of unionism, is attempting to secure a job with a public secondary board, and who best exemplifies the criteria below (listed in order of importance, #1 being most important):

1. Has demonstrated political or social activism that promotes the professional nature of teaching.

2. Is an advocate for unionism and related values.

3. Has shown leadership by supporting and advocating for fellow Teacher Candidates.

4. Has shown leadership in organization of events which benefit fellow Teacher Candidates.

5. Has demonstrated a high degree of professional competence.

6. Is attempting to secure a teaching position that would make her or him an OSSTF/FEESO member.

Teacher Candidates must apply for the award using the OSSTF/FEESO Faculty of Education Award Application Form. The form is included in the Federation Day kit distributed to all Intermediate-Senior and Technological Studies students at the OSSTF/FEESO Federation Day.