IRA Arbuthnot Award

The International Reading Association will present an award annually to honor an outstanding college or university teacher of children's and/or young adults’ literature.

Eligibility

Nominees must be Association members, affiliated with a college or university, and engaged in teacher and/or librarian preparation at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. The nominator may be a colleague, a student, or the nominee himself/herself. Deadline for submission is November 15, 2013.

Criteria:

A knowledgeable professional—one who knows the field of children's and/or young adults’ literature and who keeps current in research and practice.
An innovative teacher—one who initiates and teaches outstanding courses and programs in children’s and/or young adults’ literature.
A leader in the field of children's and/or young adults’ literature--one who serves the profession and assumes leadership positions in appropriate college, school, community, and/or professional organizations.
A role model/mentor—one who inspires and instructs students/teachers to generate knowledge and appreciation for children’s and young adults’ literature.
A disseminator—one who researches, publishes, and promotes exemplary instructional practices beyond his/her own campus.

Nominee Information

* First Name

Middle Name or Initial

* Last Name

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State/Province/Region

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Telephone Number

* IRA membership number

Present Position:

* E-mail address

* Confirm e-mail address

Name of College or University:

Street Address

Address Line 2

City

State/Province/Region

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Employer e-mail address

Nominator Information

First Name

Middle Name or Initial

Last Name

E-mail address

Confirm e-mail address

Telephone Number

The application must include the following items:

1. A short vita which includes educational background, credentials/certifications, academic, professional and community contributions, including selected publications and honors.
2. A vision statement which includes beliefs and practices in educating teachers and/or librarians.
3. A representative syllabus.
4. Five (5) letters of recommendation. At least one should come from a student; others should be from colleagues or supervisors with knowledge of the candidate's teaching.

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International Reading Association
IRA Arbuthnot Award
800 Barksdale Road
Newark DE 19711

Vision Statement

Short Vita

Representative Syllabus

First Letter

Second Letter

Third Letter

Fourth Letter

Fifth Letter

Additional Information

* The nominee gives permission for the committee to contact people who have provided documentation should additional information be required.

Yes

* Has the nominee/applicant been nominated for or applied for another IRA award this year?

Yes

Checklist

Use this checklist to be sure you have completed and submitted all sections of your application correctly before clicking on 'Submit'.

Application form completed by nominee or nominator

Short Vita

Vision Statement

Representative Syllabus

Five (5) letters of recommendation

Submit information to IRA by November 15, 2013

* Indicates Response Required