Do you know a teacher worthy of recognition and celebration?
Help us find one exceptional educator who deserves to be recognized around the world.
The Global Teacher Prize is an annual one million dollar
award from the Varkey GEMS Foundation to be given to a super-special
teacher. One innovative and caring teacher who has made an inspirational
impact on their students and their community will receive the reward of
a lifetime. If you’re a teacher currently teaching children in a
compulsory setting or between the ages 5-18, you can apply today. If you
know a teacher who deserves to win the Global Teacher Prize, you can
nominate a teacher.
Why apply for the Global Teacher Prize?
- Potential for national and international recognition of your achievements — Special Commendation for outstanding applicants in each region
- Potential to be invited to the Global Education and Skills Forum 2015 in Dubai as one of 10 Finalists
- Potential to win the Global Teacher Prize and receive prize of US$1 million
- Potential to have the Varkey GEMS Foundation make introductions to organisations who may be able to support relevant projects submitted by applicants.
Applicants of the prestigious Global Teacher Prize will be judged based on a rigorous set of criteria aimed to identify an extraordinary teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession. The Academy will look for evidence of:
- Recognition of a teacher's achievements in the classroom and beyond from pupils, colleagues, head-teachers or members of the wider community.
- Employing innovative and effective instructional practices and achieving demonstrable student learning outcomes in the classroom.
- Contributing to public debates on raising the bar of the teaching profession, whether through writing articles, blogs, media participation, social media campaigns, events or conferences.
Preparing children to be global citizens in a world where they will encounter people from many different religions, cultures and nationalities. - Developing and sharing innovative thought leadership that has improved access to quality teaching and education for children of all backgrounds.
- Accomplishments beyond the classroom that provide unique and distinguished models of excellence for the teaching profession.
Moreinfo: http://www.globalteacherprize.org
