DR. ARTHUR JORGENSEN
CHAIR AWARD
(MCATA Student Teacher
Award)
This award is
presented by the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers' Association
(MCATA), to encourage students enrolled in education programs in post-secondary
institutions throughout
The award consists of
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a one-year term on the MCATA Executive,
with expenses paid to attend Executive
meetings (as per article 3.4 of the MCATA handbook).
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a
one -year membership in MCATA and NCTM
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an invitation to attend one MCATA Conference with appropriate expenses paid, subject to the
approval of the executive committee.
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(
eg. substitute teacher, one night accommodation,
travel and meals not included in the conference registration)
The recipient of this
award must be enrolled in a degree program in a Faculty of Education in
- specialization in Mathematics at the
secondary level; or
- a keen interest and desire to
expand mathematics knowledge at the elementary level.
1.
Applicants must apply by April 30 of the
current year to: Dr. Arthur Jorgensen
Chair Award c/o Director of Awards and Grants(check website for
current name and address).
3.
Applicants must complete MCATA
application form and address each of the questions or statements found on the
application form.
4.
A selection committee of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers'
Association will make the final choice
of recipient for this award.
APPLICATION
FORM for
DR. ARTHUR
JORGENSEN CHAIR AWARD
(MCATA Student Teacher
Award)
Please print legibly.
Name of Applicant:
____________________________________________________
Address:
________________________________________ Postal Code: __________
Home Phone: (____) ___________ Home
E-mail Address: _____________________
Post-secondary Institution:
_______________________________________________
Description of Program of Study:
_________________________________________
Current Grade Point Average:
____________________________________________
Are you currently a member of any mathematics organization? _____
If yes, which one?
__________________________ Membership Number _________
Date: ____________________
Signature: ___________________________________
ADDRESS EACH OF THE FOLLOWING
QUESTIONS OR STATEMENTS on additional pages.
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Why
did you choose to pursue mathematics education as a major area of study?
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How
would you advocate and/or promote mathematics education with your students'
school community?
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Identify
and address current issues and concerns in mathematics education.
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How
would you foster positive attitudes towards mathematics?
OUTLINE YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
GROWTH PLAN.
Deadline for application is April 30
of the current year.
For more information
Dr. Arthur Jorgensen Chair Award
Director
Carmen Wasylynuik
Box 4086
Barrhead, AB T7N 1A1
(780) 907-8990
fax (780) 674-8543
carmenbt@telus.net