Apply for the Outstanding Achievement Award GES/ Eastern Regional Education Directorate
Apply for the Outstanding Achievement Award GES/ Eastern Regional Education Directorate
APPLICATION FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS 2024
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Management of the Eastern Regional Education Directorate wishes to inform you of the opening of application for the Outstanding Achievement Awards 2024.
The award categories are as follows:
lnterested applicants should apply through the following link: https://forms.eleilbJVLinVnTAZt5Yr5
All applicants are expected to read and adhere strictly to the attached selection criteria before completing the application form. The closing date is 7th June,2024.
Management would be grateful if you could bring this to the notice of all Teachers, Teachers in Administration and Leadership and the Non – Teaching staff in your Municipality / District to apply.
Please find attached, details of the award categories, the selection criteria as well as the eligibility of candidates.
SELECTION CRITERIA AND ELIGTBILITY FOR THE OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS –
2024.
ELIGIBILITY
The Outstanding Achievement Awards -2024 is open to all teachers currently working at the Pre –
Tertiary level and have been teaching for not less than five (5)years.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
L. Acknowledgment of teachers accomplishments within and outside the classroom by students,
colleagues, school leaders, or members of the broader community (awards and certificates
received).
Z. Exhibiting effective instructional methods, such as Differentiated Learning (DL), that can be
replicated and adapted for use in various classroom settings, including innovative instructional
approaches that deviate from the norm.
3. Display of creativity and innovation, encompassing the integration of technology and adeptly
navigating challenging circumstances while maintaining realistic expectations and exhibiting
problem-solving skills.
4. Attainment of tangible learning outcomes for a diverse student body, such as enhanced
academic performance, improved attendance and behaviour, and successful transition to the world of work, among others.
5. Provision of value-driven education aimed at fostering global citizenship, which involves
embracing diverse religious, cultural, and national identities, forging connections with schools in
different communities or countries, and promoting exchange programs and educational excursions.
6. Contributions to the community extending beyond the confines of the classroom, offering
unique and exemplary models of excellence for the teaching profession and beyond, including
recognition through media platforms, community accolades, public speaking engagements,
seminars, and involvement in local organizations.
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7. Participation in activities that contribute to the advancement of teaching and the teaching
profession, such as engaging in public debates, conducting research, writing articles or blogs,
participating in media initiatives, advocating through social media campaigns, organizing events,
or presenting at conferences.
8. Demonstration of professional competence, including academic and professional qualifications,
participation in workshops and seminars, provision of in-service training, and evidence of delivering high-quality service while staying abreast of educational policies and issues.
Display of positive personality traits encompassing social, moral, and emotional intelligence,
fostering a conducive learning environment, serving as a role model for colleagues, students,
and the broader community
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SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY:
This considers staff’s participation in the socio – economic development of the community. Work
experience in rural / urban settings. Support for the vulnerable is an added advantage’
INNOVATIONS AND CREATIVITY:
This includes new ways or approaches to work, and the use of technology. The staff sets realistic
expectations and demonstrates problem solving abilities.
NOMINATION
Based on the above criteria, the nomination of teachers can be done by:
a) Self
b) Staff
c) PA of School
d) Community (learners, alumni, traditional/ religious leaders)
e) Teacher unions.
Leadership and Administration
ELIGIBILITY
The outstanding Achievement Awards are available to professionally trained and licensed educators
currently employed at the pre-tertiary education level (public) who have served as administrators for a
minimum of five (5) years.
This includes but is not limited to Directors of Education, Managers of Educational Units, School improvement Support Officers (SlSOs), and Heads of Basic and Senior High Schools.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Applicants are assessed based on the following criteria:
l. Demonstrated performance in the individual’s area of responsibility, such as meeting deadlines
and fulfilling expectations within the institution or office.
This includes:
a)Articulating a clear vision and mission statement.
b) submitting timely reports to institutions and other relevant offices.
c)Providing evidence of financial stewardship and accountability.
d) Exhibiting punctuality and professionalism.
e) Demonstrating efficiency and effectiveness within the institution.
f) Utilizing management systems effectively.
g) Showing evidence of collaboration and teamwork.
2. Recognition of the individual’s achievements within the institution or office, including notable contributions that have positively impacted students and staff (both teaching and non-
teaching).
3. Assisting the department in achieving its objectives, such as enhancing learning outcomes and
institutional imProvement.
4. Commitment to the profession, including dedication to work responsibilities, personal
development, and upholding the reputation of the teaching profession.
5. Engagement in community service activities, such as serving as a role model, mentorship, and
outreach initiatives.
This may include receiving recognition through community awards, participation in public speaking engagements, membership in local organizations, and contributions to media platforms.
6. Contributions to teaching and the teaching profession, including participation in public debates,
research activities, writing and publishing articles or blogs, engagement in sociaI media
campaigns, and organizing or presenting at events and conferences.
SELECTION CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS –
2024
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
I. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE:
This aspect of evaluation encompasses academic and professional qualifications, participation in
workshops and seminars, in-service training, and evidence of delivering high-quality service. lt is crucial for staff members to be well-versed in educational policies and issues.
II. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Evaluation of personal attributes includes social, emotional, and moral intelligence, as well as the ability to serve as a role model for staff, students, and the community”
III. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:
Recognition of community engagement involves assessing staff members’ contributions to the socio-
economic development of their communities. This includes participation in training programs and
readiness to work in diverse settings, with additional emphasis on supporting vulnerable populations.
IV. INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY:
This category evaluates the introduction of novel approaches or methodologies to work, as well as the
effective use of technology. Staff members should demonstrate the ability to set achievable goals and
exhibit problem-solving skills.
NOMINATION
Based on the outlined criteria, nominations for administrative staff may be submitted by:
a)Self
b) Colleagues
c) Parent Associations (PA)
d) Community members (students, alumni, traditional and religious leaders)
e) Teacher unions
ELIGIBILITY
The outstanding Achievement Awards -2024
is open to all non –
teaching staff currently working at Pre
–
Tertiary Education lnstitutions and have been working for not less than five (5) years’
SELECTION CRITERIA
The criteria for identifying the most exceptional non-teaching staff member who has made a significant contribution to education delivery are outlined below:
l. Demonstrating exemplary performance in the execution of job responsibilities, which encompasses:
a) Adherence to the job description. b)Timely submission of reports to institutions and relevant offices’
c) Evidence of cost-saving initiatives and responsible resource utilization.
d) Punctuality, regularity and professional conduct.
e) Displaying efficiency and effectiveness within the institution’
ll. Acknowledgment of the staff member’s accomplishments within the institution or office, exemplified
by unique performances or outputs that positively impact academic work.
lll. Assisting the department in achieving its objectives, such as maintaining accurate documentation, managing procurement processes, and overseeing store operations.
lV. Commitment demonstrated by staff who prioritize their work responsibilities, personal growth, and
exhibit positive conduct for the betterment of themselves and education in Ghana’
V. contributions to the community beyond institutional boundaries, which offer distinctive and notable
models of excellence. This may include recognition through community accolades, participation in public speaking engagements, involvement in local organizations, and contributions to media platforms, with an emphasis on fostering community-school integration’
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OTHER FACTORS FOR CONSIDERATION
L. PROFESSIONALCOMPETENCE
Evaluation of professional competence encompasses academic and professional qualifications,
participation in workshops and seminars, engagement in in-service training, and evidence of
delivering high-quality service. lt is imperative that staff members possess comprehensive
knowledge of educational policies and issues’
2. PERSONALITY FACTORS
Assessment of personality factors includes social, moral, and emotional intelligence, as well as
the ability to serve as a role model for staff, students, and the wider community’
3. SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
Recognition of service to the community involves assessing the staff’s contributions to the socio-
economic development of the community. Experience working in both rural and urban settings, as
well as support for vurnerabre popurations, are considered advantageous.
4, INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY
Evaluation of innovation and creativity encompasses the introduction of new approaches or
methodologies to work, as well as the effective utilization of technology. staff members should
demonstrate the ability to set realistic expectations and exhibit problem-solving
skills.
NOMINATION
Based on the aforementioned criteria, nominations for non-teaching staff may be submitted by:
a) Self
b) Colleagues
c) Parent Associations (pA)
d) community members (students, arumni, traditional or religious readers)
e) Union representatives
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