The prize is awarded to a lecturer or a team for outstanding and innovative contributions in the areas of teaching, examinations, advising and student support.

Nominations can be submitted by all enrolled Bachelor's and Master's students at the University of Siegen. The nomination must be supported by at least ten students. Nominations can relate to individual or several courses and formats of a teacher or teaching team.

Nominations must be submitted by July 30th using the completed nomination form (see below).

The Teaching Prize is awarded by the Commission for Quality Improvement in Teaching and Studies, which is made up of representatives from the groups of students, university lecturers, academic staff and experts in university didactics. The jury assesses the submitted proposals based on the following criteria

• Novel and original approaches to teaching

  • Originality and creativity in teaching and learning methods.

  • Development and implementation of new curricula, modules or courses.

  • Design and use of innovative teaching and learning materials.

  • Introduction and use of innovative examination formats.

• Sustainability and impact

  • Long-term positive effects on teaching and studies.

  • Measures to optimize studies and teaching.

• Advice and support for students

  • Development and implementation of new concepts for advising and support.

  • Promotion of a supportive and effective learning environment.

• Feedback and commitment

  • Positive feedback from students on teaching.

  • Special commitment beyond teaching (if applicable).

You can submit your nomination proposal to us by July 30 of each year using the following nomination form. Please send the nomination form to lehrentwicklung@uni-siegen.de.

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