Creative Teachers Award
September – May
The Creative Teacher Award (CTA) is a global competition that welcomes participation from all teachers, school administrators and university instructors across the world. This competition is hosted by TEFL Wonderland-Brilliant Minds in partnership with Gatehouse Awards. The CTA places its emphasis on four distinct categories: educational technology, global citizenship, assessment, and accessibility, with a specific focus on promoting autonomous and collaborative learning. Educators, department heads and school principals from various corners of the globe are encouraged to showcase their innovative approaches and contributions in these areas, fostering a global exchange of creative teaching practices and educational management strategies.
The Creative Teacher Award aims to honor and celebrate educators who have successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies and educational management practices to elevate their students’ academic performance. Its primary goal is to acknowledge and applaud instructional and educational management excellence while inspiring and encouraging the adoption of new, inventive approaches and best practices in education. By highlighting the achievements of these creative educators, the award seeks to foster a culture of international collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation within the teaching profession, ultimately benefiting both educators and students alike.
Focus of the Award
The competition focuses on creative innovations in the following domains:
- Using Educational Technology
Demonstrating remarkable proficiency in harnessing digital tools, artificial intelligence, platforms, and resources to elevate the quality of instruction and enrich the educational journey of students - Equal Access
Creating an inclusive learning environment where every student, regardless of their background or abilities, has the opportunity to thrive academically and reach their full potential - Environmental Awareness and Global Citizenship
Integrating environmental themes and fostering a global perspective to enhance students’ consciousness of environmental issues and sense of responsibility to engage with and contribute to the broader global community - Autonomous and Collaborative Learning
Creating a conducive environment that fosters teamwork and cooperative skills while encouraging students to set goals, make choices, and take ownership of their learning journeys
Assessment Criteria
The following criteria are used in the assessment and selection process.
- Innovation and Creativity
Ability to implement innovative and creative practices in teaching, learning, or organizational management. This includes introducing new ideas, approaches, or technologies that lead to continuous improvement and adapting to changing needs and challenges in the educational landscape. - Achievement of Goals
Ability to set and achieve clear, measurable goals related to student learning or institutional effectiveness. This includes aligning teaching methods, administrative strategies, and assessment practices with these goals to drive tangible improvements in academic performance, skill development, or organizational success. - Effective Use of Resources
Ability to strategically utilize available resources, including teaching materials, technology, and institutional support, to enhance educational outcomes. This includes aligning resources with the developmental stages, cognitive abilities, and learning needs of students. - Impact on the Learning Environment
Ability to drive tangible academic progress and skill mastery through innovative and creative practices. This includes creating a positive, inclusive, and motivating environment that fosters student and staff engagement, collaboration, and well-being.
INCENTIVES FOR CTA APPLICANTS
- Two online courses (worth $400)
- Course-completion certificates
- CTA participation certificate
- Personalized report on their application including an action plan for future improvement
- International and national ranking
Awards for Winners
A free, full-board 4-day trip to Egypt to attend the Global Awards Ceremony at a luxurious Red Sea Resort, plus cash prizes:
- $300 for 1st place
- $200 for 2nd place
- $100 for 3rd place
For those unable to travel, a cash award of:
- $700 for 1st place
- $500 for 2nd place
- $300 for 3rd place
The top 10 international participants will receive a 10% discount for the Wonderland STEM & Leadership Camp in Niagara, Canada.
CTA winners will be recognized and showcased on the “Wall of Fame” displayed on TEFL Wonderland websites.
All teachers in the winners’ schools will be eligible for a 15% discount on all TEFL Wonderland courses.
Registration: https://forms.gle/WEcMxLX2ucRiF2rH8