Award Categories
Overall there are 21 award categories; 12 in school, 4 in higher education and 5 common.
Please note:
- Teachers who are delivering multiple subjects, may submit separate nominations for different subjects. It is recommended that teachers choose ONE subject where the impact is maximum with good documentation and evidence.
- Last day for submitting the entries is 25th September, 2013.
- The final Awards event is tentatively scheduled for December, 2013. Final date will be confirmed closer to the event.
School
- Excellence in teaching : There are 12 Awards under this category – six for private/public schools and six for government schools – one each under the following:
a. Languages (Any official Indian language): Excellence in teaching Indian languages would be recognized under this category – teachers of all official languages are eligible to apply.
b. Art: Excellence in imparting knowledge of various Indian Art forms would be recognized under this category – this includes Art, Craft, Dance, Music and Theatre.
c. Mathematics: Excellence in teaching Mathematics through innovative and interesting methods would be recognized under this category.
d. Science: Excellence in teaching Science (including Physics, Chemistry and Biology) with high levels of engagement and practical demonstration would be recognized under this category.
e. Social Studies: Excellence in teaching Social Studies (including Geography, History and Civics) through engaging activities and learning models would be recognized under this category.
f. Best Pre-Primary teacher: There would be two Awards under this category – one for private/public schools and one for government schools. This award identifies creative teachers at the Pre-Primary level who engage the youngest category of children with sensitivity, playfulness and creativity.
b. Art: Excellence in imparting knowledge of various Indian Art forms would be recognized under this category – this includes Art, Craft, Dance, Music and Theatre.
c. Mathematics: Excellence in teaching Mathematics through innovative and interesting methods would be recognized under this category.
d. Science: Excellence in teaching Science (including Physics, Chemistry and Biology) with high levels of engagement and practical demonstration would be recognized under this category.
e. Social Studies: Excellence in teaching Social Studies (including Geography, History and Civics) through engaging activities and learning models would be recognized under this category.
f. Best Pre-Primary teacher: There would be two Awards under this category – one for private/public schools and one for government schools. This award identifies creative teachers at the Pre-Primary level who engage the youngest category of children with sensitivity, playfulness and creativity.
Higher Education
- Innovation in teaching (4 awards): This award identifies teachers who have devised or implemented innovative methods, techniques or tools to deliver measurable learning in highly participative, interactive and exciting ways. There would be 4 Awards under this category – 2 for under-graduation course teachers (private and government) and 2 for post-graduation course teachers (private and government)
Common Awards (Across all education institutions)
- Teaching Excellence in Sports: Excellence in developing Physical Education activities and exemplary coaching of Sports would be recognized under this category.
- Outstanding contribution to special children: This award identifies passionate teachers who strive to connect to children with special needs and elicit their participation and creative potential. These children may include one or more types of physically disability, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy or any other type of developmental or learning delay.
- Special teacher: This award identifies extraordinary teachers who themselves are special and despite their different ability they have done a commendable job as a teacher.
- Teacher of the year: Jury would select one male and one female award for this category after screening applications for all other categories. No separate nominations would be invited for “Teacher of the year” of the award.
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