Selection Criteria for Teachers Prize 2023 Application

SELECTION CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY FOR GHANA TEACHER PRIZE 2023.

(TEACHING CATEGORY)

Eligibility

The Prize is open to all professionally trained and licensed teachers currently working at the pre-tertiary education space (both public and private) and have been teaching for not less than five (5) years.

Selection Criteria

Applications for the Ghana Teacher Prize will be judged based on a rigorous set of criteria to select a teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession. The final judging committee will look for evidence of:

1. Recognition of a teacher’s achievements in the classroom and beyond from learners, colleagues, heads of schools or members of the wider community. For example, through local/national awards and certificates.
2. Employing innovative and effective instructional practices that are replicable and scalable. For example, through the innovative use of technology or non-typical instructional techniques that can be replicated in other classrooms
3. Achieving demonstrable student learning outcomes in the classroom. For example, through the improvement of student grades, student attendance/behavior; students becoming achievers in the world of work.
4. Ensuring learners receive value-based education that promotes global citizenship ( different religions, cultures and nationalities, linking up with schools in other parts of the community/country, promoting exchange programmes, excursion)
5. Achievements in the community beyond the classroom that provide unique and distinguished models of excellence for the teaching profession and others. For example, recognition through the media, community awards, talks, seminars and membership of local organizations. How do you bring the community into the classroom?
6. Contribution to teaching and the teaching profession: Public debates, research activities, writing articles, blogs, media participation, social media campaigns, events or conferences
7. Professional Competence: This category of assessment includes academic / professional qualifications, workshops and seminars, provision of in-service training and evidence of quality delivery of service. The staff should be well informed especially about education policies and issues.
8. Personality Factors: This includes the social, moral and emotional, positive manifestations and role modeling to staff, students and community.
9. Innovation and creativity: This includes new ways and methods of teaching and the use of technology and coping with work in an era of a pandemic. The teacher sets realistic expectation and demonstrates problem solving abilities.

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Nomination

Based on the above criteria, nomination of teachers is as follows:

1. Self-nomination
2. Staff nomination
3. PTA of School nomination
4. Community nomination (students, alumni, traditional / religious leaders
5. Union nomination

SELECTION CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY FOR GHANA TEACHER PRIZE 2023

(NON-TEACHING CATEGORY)

Eligibility

The Prize is open to all non-teaching staff currently working at pre-tertiary education institutions (both public and private) and have been working for not less than five (5) years.

Selection Criteria 

The criteria for selection the most outstanding non-teaching staff who made the most significant contribution towards education delivery are as follows:

1. Achieving demonstrable performance indicators in the area of operation of the individual staff. These include:
2. Works to job specification / job description.
3. Submission of timely reports of institutions and other offices.
4. Evidence of cost saving activities and prudent use of resources.
5. Punctuality, regularity and comportment.
6. Efficiency and effectiveness in the institution
7. Recognition of the Staff’s achievements in the institution or office (for example unique performances or an output that enables the institution to impact positively on the learners).
8. Helping the department in which the staff works to achieve its targets (for example timely filing of documents in registries, procurement documentation, stores management etc.).
9. Commitment: Staff, who are committed to work, personal development, positive behavior for the benefit of self and education in Ghana.
10. Achievements in the community beyond the institution or office that provide unique and distinguished models of excellence for the work the applicant does. (Recognition through community awards, talks, seminars, membership of local organizations and contributions in the media, with a focus on bringing the community into the school environment).

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Other Factors for Consideration

• Professional Competence – This category of assessment includes academic/professional qualifications, workshops, seminars, provision of in-service training and evidence of quality delivery of service. The staff should be well informed especially about educational policies and issues.
• Personality Factors – This includes the social, moral, emotional intelligence, role modeling to staff, students and the community.
• Contribution to the Community – This takes into account, staff’s participation in the socio-economic development of the community. Work experience in rural/urban settings as well as support for the vulnerable is an added advantage.
• Innovations and Creativity – This includes new ways or approach to work, and the use of technology. The staff sets realistic expectations and demonstrates problem solving abilities.

Nomination

Based on the above criteria, nomination of non-teaching staff is as follows:

1. Self-nomination
2. Staff nomination

• PTA of School nomination

1. Community nomination (students, alumni, traditional / religious leaders)
2. Union nomination

SELECTION CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILY FOR GHANA TEACHER PRIZE 2023

(TEACHER IN LEADERSHIP & ADMINISTRATION CATEGORY)

Eligibility

The Prize is open to professionally trained and licensed teachers currently working at the pre-tertiary education space (both public and private) and have been working as an administrator for not less than five (5) years. These may include but not limited to Directors of Education, Managers of Educational Units, School Improvement Support Officers (SISOs), Heads of schools etc.

Selection Criteria

An applicant is qualified for selection based on the following criteria:

1. Achieving demonstrable performance in the area of operation of the individual staff. For example, meeting deadlines with assignments to meet the expectation of the institution or office in the area where the staff operates. These include:
2. Having a clear vision and mission statement.
3. Submission of timely reports of institutions and other offices.
4. Evidence of financial stewardship and accountability.
5. Punctuality and comportment.
6. Efficiency and effectiveness in the institution.
7. Effective use of management systems.
8. Evidence of teamwork.
9. Recognition of the staff’s achievements in the institution or office, for example unique performances or an output that enables the institution to impact positively on the students/teachers/staff.
10. Helping the department in which the staff works to achieve its targets (for example improved learning outcomes, etc.).
11. Commitment: staff who are committed to work, personal development and the projection of the image of the profession.
12. Community service in the areas of role modeling, mentorship, outreach, etc. (Recognition through community awards, talks, seminars, membership of local organizations, contributions in media).
13. Contribution to teaching and the teaching profession: Public debates, research activities, writing articles, blogs, media participation, social media campaigns, events or conferences.

Other Factors for Consideration

• Professional Competence – This category of assessment includes academic/professional qualifications, workshops, seminars, In-Service training, and evidence of quality delivery of service. The staff should be well informed especially about educational policies and issues.
• Personality Factors – This includes the social, emotional, moral, emotional intelligence, role modeling to staff, students and community.
• Contribution to the Community – This takes into account, staff’s participation in the socio-economic development of the community, provision of In-Service training, work experience in rural/urban settings, as well as support for the vulnerable is an added advantage.
• Innovations and creativity – This includes new ways or approach to work and the use of technology. The staff sets realistic expectations and demonstrates problem solving abilities.

Nomination

Based on the above criteria, nomination of teachers of teachers in administration is as follows:

1. Self-nomination
2. Staff nomination
3. PTA of school nomination
4. Community nomination (students, alumni, traditional / religious leaders).
5. Union nomination

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