Overview

○ Basis: According to Article 5 of the Foundation for the Advancement of STEAM (FAS) Charter, the International STEAM Teacher Award is presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the development and spread of convergence science culture (STEAM Culture), including in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM), as well as other relevant areas.

○ Scope: The award is given to teachers from around the world who have contributed to communication, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and collaborative problem-solving in STEAM education using the officially designated teaching tool, 4Dframe.

○ Purpose: The International STEAM Teacher Award aims to recognize and encourage the contributions of teachers involved in STEAM education worldwide, promoting their leadership roles in the field.

Awarding Authority of the International STEAM Teacher Award

○ According to Article 3 of the STEAM Teacher Award Regulations, the awarding authority is the Foundation for the Advancement of STEAM (FAS) and the official organizing bodies of the Teacher Forum.

○ The official organizing body is the institution or organization designated by the IMSCC 2024 Organizing Committee for the Teacher Forum.

○ Since the IMSCC 2024 Teacher Forum is held in conjunction with the academic conference of the Association for 4Dframe, the Association for 4Dframe is the awarding authority for the IMSCC 2024 International STEAM Teacher Award.

Award Categories

○ STEAM Program : Awarded to individuals who have contributed to the development of STEAM education through systematic learning, experience, and evaluation activities combining various units.

○ STEAM Project : Awarded to leaders or members of team activities who have contributed to the development of STEAM education projects through the planning, execution, and evaluation of long-term topic exploration.

○ STEAM Action Research : Awarded to individuals who practice sustainable development STEAM education in various topics and methods at school, home, or organizations.

○ C-STEAM; Creativity, Collaboration & STEAM : Awarded to individuals who have contributed to enhancing future competencies in learners by focusing on critical thinking, communication, creativity, collaboration, and collaborative problem-solving through integrated education.

○ Next Generation Frontiers of STEAM: Awarded to individuals who share experiences and reflective insights on STEAM education from childhood to senior years (K-12 and beyond). No age restriction from children to elderly citizens.

○ 4Dframe Special: Awarded to individuals who have contributed to the dissemination of sustainable development education and STEAM education activities using 4Dframe in various educational gaps domestically and internationally.

Candidate Nomination

○ How to Apply
• Online Application: Submit an online application through the 4Dframe Association IMSCC 2024 Teacher Forum & Awards Ceremony page.
- Online application link: https://en.ngfsteam.org/tforum_recommendform
• Application Categories: Both self-nominations and third-party nominations are accepted.

○ Required Documents
• Online application form
• Resume (free format)
• High-resolution photo of the nominee (for website posting – nominee list and final Hall of Fame)

○ Deadline: Submission must be completed by midnight on 2014.09.18.

○ Submitted documents will not be returned, and the personal information of the submitter and nominee will be protected under the Personal Information Protection Act and the IMSCC operating regulations of the Foundation.

Special Benefits for Winners

○ Certificate and cash prize

○ Registration in the Hall of Fame of Award Winners

○ Lifetime membership in the STEAM Teacher Forum

○ VIP invitation to events hosted by the Foundation for the Advancement of STEAM

○ Qualification as a committee member of the Teacher Committee of the Association for 4Dframe and appointment as a C-STEAM certification examiner

Key Schedules