The Independent Distinguished Teaching Award
The Independent Distinguished Teaching Award 2026
The Intependent Distinguished Teaching Award recognises educational achievements in an area chosen for special priority each year. The prioritised area in 2026 "Examination that promotes student learning".
Nominations should include a clear and specific description of how the nominee’s educational activities have developed methods in examination that promote student learning.
In addition to the regular nomination criteria, to qualify for 2026 year’s theme, nominees must have engaged in educational development and/or teaching that has developed, implemented or contributed to methods in examination that promote student learning. This implies an examination that:
- has a clear alignment with the intended learning outcomes of the course and the teaching/learning activities
- promotes reflection and development of independent and critical thinking in students
- applies varied forms of knowledge and skills assessment