The Undersecretariat of Education of the Municipality of Concordia announced the launch of the “2024 Innovative Teacher of the Year Award”. This initiative aims to recognize and value the exceptional work of the teachers in our city, highlighting their innovative pedagogical practices and their commitment to the comprehensive education of students.
Carlos Gatto, Undersecretary of Education, highlighted that “the role of teachers is crucial in building a more just and solidary society. With this award, we want to celebrate not only the individual achievements of teachers, but also inspire others to reach higher levels of quality and commitment in their daily work. Recognizing the innovative work of our educators is fundamental to fostering a culture of continuous improvement in the educational system”.
“This launch marks a significant step towards the recognition and promotion of educational excellence in Concordia. We invite all teachers to participate and the entire community to support this important initiative,” remarked Gatto.
The “2024 Innovative Teacher of the Year Award” has several objectives. It seeks to recognize teachers who demonstrate a genuine and valuable commitment to education and the comprehensive development of students. Furthermore, it aims to encourage the implementation of innovative pedagogical practices that promote meaningful learning and the active participation of the entire educational community. It also focuses on fostering collaboration and the exchange of experiences among teachers, highlighting the value of teamwork and peer feedback. Inspiring other education professionals to design creative practices and contribute positively to the improvement of the educational system as a whole is another essential goal. Likewise, it seeks to strengthen the bond between the educational community and society in general, highlighting the fundamental role of teachers in the formation of new generations.
CRITERIA
Teachers interested in applying must meet certain criteria, such as having more than 5 years of teaching experience in mandatory levels and modalities of the educational system, and working exclusively in the city of Concordia. They must also be currently employed as teachers in educational establishments with official recognition from the General Council of Education of Entre Ríos, and present an institutional certificate signed by a director that validates the veracity of their innovative practices or actions. It is necessary to complete an online application form, describing in detail their intervention or transformative practice and providing evidence of the positive impact generated in the educational community.
The award process has important dates. Applications will open on Wednesday, July 4, 2024, and will close on Friday, July 30, 2024. The communication of the pre-selection will take place on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Individual interviews will take place from September 2 to September 6, 2024. Finally, the announcement of the awards will take place on Monday, September 16, 2024.
PROJECT EVALUATION
The submitted projects will be evaluated by a jury composed of professors from the University of the City of Buenos Aires and the Potenciar Argentina Foundation, who will guarantee the impartiality and rigor of the selection process. The selected teachers will receive several prizes and recognitions, including an all-expenses-paid trip, an official certificate of recognition, special dissemination in local and regional media, and an invitation to special educational events as speakers or attendees.
For more information on the application process and evaluation criteria, please go to the offices of the Municipal Undersecretariat of Education, located at 26 Avellaneda Street, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Carlos Gatto, Undersecretary of Education, highlighted that “the role of teachers is crucial in building a more just and solidary society. With this award, we want to celebrate not only the individual achievements of teachers, but also inspire others to reach higher levels of quality and commitment in their daily work. Recognizing the innovative work of our educators is fundamental to fostering a culture of continuous improvement in the educational system”.
“This launch marks a significant step towards the recognition and promotion of educational excellence in Concordia. We invite all teachers to participate and the entire community to support this important initiative,” remarked Gatto.
The “2024 Innovative Teacher of the Year Award” has several objectives. It seeks to recognize teachers who demonstrate a genuine and valuable commitment to education and the comprehensive development of students. Furthermore, it aims to encourage the implementation of innovative pedagogical practices that promote meaningful learning and the active participation of the entire educational community. It also focuses on fostering collaboration and the exchange of experiences among teachers, highlighting the value of teamwork and peer feedback. Inspiring other education professionals to design creative practices and contribute positively to the improvement of the educational system as a whole is another essential goal. Likewise, it seeks to strengthen the bond between the educational community and society in general, highlighting the fundamental role of teachers in the formation of new generations.
CRITERIA
Teachers interested in applying must meet certain criteria, such as having more than 5 years of teaching experience in mandatory levels and modalities of the educational system, and working exclusively in the city of Concordia. They must also be currently employed as teachers in educational establishments with official recognition from the General Council of Education of Entre Ríos, and present an institutional certificate signed by a director that validates the veracity of their innovative practices or actions. It is necessary to complete an online application form, describing in detail their intervention or transformative practice and providing evidence of the positive impact generated in the educational community.
The award process has important dates. Applications will open on Wednesday, July 4, 2024, and will close on Friday, July 30, 2024. The communication of the pre-selection will take place on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Individual interviews will take place from September 2 to September 6, 2024. Finally, the announcement of the awards will take place on Monday, September 16, 2024.
PROJECT EVALUATION
The submitted projects will be evaluated by a jury composed of professors from the University of the City of Buenos Aires and the Potenciar Argentina Foundation, who will guarantee the impartiality and rigor of the selection process. The selected teachers will receive several prizes and recognitions, including an all-expenses-paid trip, an official certificate of recognition, special dissemination in local and regional media, and an invitation to special educational events as speakers or attendees.
For more information on the application process and evaluation criteria, please go to the offices of the Municipal Undersecretariat of Education, located at 26 Avellaneda Street, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.