Full Eligibility:

The Ghana Teacher Prize (GTP) is open to all licensed teachers currently working at the pre-tertiary education space (both public and private) and have been teaching for not less than five (5) years.

Complete Selection Criteria:

• 1 Recognition of achievements in the classroom and beyond
• 2 Effective instructional practices including Differentiated Learning
• 3 Innovations and creativity including use of technology
• 4 Demonstrable learning outcomes for diverse learners
• 5 Value-based education promoting global citizenship
• 6 Achievements in the community beyond the classroom
• 7 Contribution to teaching and the teaching profession
• 8 Professional competence and development
• 9 Personality factors and role modeling

Who Can Nominate:

Full Eligibility:

The Ghana Teacher Prize is open to professionally trained and licensed teachers currently working at the pre-tertiary education space (both public and private) and have been working as an administrator for not less than five (5) years. These may include, but not limited to, Directors of Education, Managers of Educational Units, School Improvement Support Officers (SISOs), Heads of schools etc.

Complete Selection Criteria:

• 1 Achieving demonstrable performance in the area of operation of the individual staff, for example, meeting deadlines with assignments to meet the expectations of the institution or office in the area where the staff operates.
• 2 Recognition of the staff’s achievements in the institution or office, for example, unique performances or output that enables the institution to impact positively on the students and staff (teaching and non-teaching).
• 3 Helping the department in which the staff works to achieve its targets, for example, improved learning outcomes, etc.
• 4 Commitment: staff who are committed to work, personal development and the projection of the image of the profession.
• 5 Community service in the areas of role modeling, mentorship, outreach, etc.
• 6 Contribution to teaching and the teaching profession: Public debates, research activities, writing and publication of articles, blogging, media participation, social media campaigns, events, conferences, etc.
• 7 Professional Competence: This category of assessment includes academic and professional qualifications, workshops, seminars, in-service training, and evidence of quality delivery of service. The staff should be well informed, especially about educational policies and issues
• 8 Personality Factors: These include social, emotional, moral, emotional intelligence, role modeling to staff, students and community.
• 9 Service to the community: This takes into account staff’s participation in the socio-economic development of the community, provision of training, and preparedness to work in rural/urban settings. Support for the vulnerable is an added advantage.
• 10 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.

Who Can Nominate:

Full Eligibility:

The Ghana Teacher Prize is open to all non-teaching staff currently working at pre-tertiary educational institutions (both public and private) and have been working for not less than five (5) years.

Complete Selection Criteria:

• 1 Achieving demonstrable performances in operation of the individual staff member.
• 2 Works to job description
• 3 Submission of timely reports of institutions and other offices.
• 4 Evidence of cost-saving activities and prudent use of resources.
• 5 Punctuality, regularity and comportment.
• 6 Efficiency and effectiveness in the institution
• 7 Recognition of the staff’s achievements in the institution or office, for example, unique performances or an output that enables the institution to impact positively on the learners.
• 8 Helping the department in which the staff works to achieve its targets, for example, timely filing of documents in registries, procurement documentation, store management etc.
• 9 Commitment: Staff who are committed to work, personal development and positive behavior for the benefit of self and education in Ghana.
• 10 Achievements in the community beyond the institution or office that provide unique and distinguished models of excellence for the work the applicant does.
• 11 Professional Competence: This category of assessment includes academic/professional qualifications, workshops, seminars, provision of in-service training and evidence of quality delivery of service. The staff should be well informed especially about educational policies and issues.
• 12 Personality Factors: These include social, moral, emotional, emotional intelligence, role modeling to staff, students and the community.
• 13 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.
• 14 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.

Who Can Nominate:

Full Eligibility:

The Ghana Teacher Prize is open to all professionally trained lecturers (lecturers with certificate in education), currently lecturing at a teacher education institution for at least five (5) years.

Complete Selection Criteria:

• 1 Recognition of a lecturer’s achievements in the classroom/ lecture theatre and beyond from students’/students’ appraisals, colleagues, principals, heads of departments, heads of partner schools (teaching practice schools) or members of the wider community. For example, local/national awards and certificates.
• 2 Employing effective instructional practices including Differentiated Learning (DL) that are replicable and scalable. For example, through the innovative use of technology or non-typical instructional techniques that can be replicated in other classrooms/ lecture halls.
• 3 Achieving demonstrable student learning outcomes in the classroom/lecture halls/course. For example, the improvement of students’ grades, students’ attendance/behavior in college, Supported Teaching in Schools (STS), community of practice; and students becoming achievers in the world of work.
• 4 Ensuring students receive value-based education that promotes global citizenship (different religions, gender, cultural diversity, and nationalities, linking up with teacher education institutions/schools in other parts of the community/country/international, promoting exchange programmes, excursions, etc).
• 5 Achievements in the community beyond the lecture hall that provide unique and distinguished models of excellence for the teaching profession and others. For example, recognition through the media (contributing to debates or talk shows), partner schools, community/religious activities, roles, awards, talks (speech days, open days, durbars, etc.), seminars and membership of local organisations. How do you bring the community into your lecturing?
• 6 Contribution to teaching and the teaching profession: Public debates, research activities, publication of articles, blogging, media participation, social media campaigns, events, seminars or conferences.
• 7 Professional competence: This category of assessment includes academic/professional qualifications (i.e., M.Ed.; preferably M.Phil., PhD and beyond in the relevant subject area/course with at least a professional teaching certificate (Diploma in Education or Post Graduate Diploma in Education – PGDE), participation in workshops and seminars, provision of in-service training and evidence of quality delivery of service (e.g. attendance at Professional Development Sessions (PDS), certificates of participation, invitation letters, etc.).
• 8 Knowledge: This includes knowledge about educational policies and reforms, curricula, National Teachers’ Standards (NTS), demonstration of subject knowledge/mastery, etc.
• 9 Personal factors: This includes the social, moral, emotional, positive manifestations and role modeling (e.g. staff, students and community can attest to the tutor’s personal life as positive).
• 10 Innovations and creativity – This includes the use of technology and coping with work in an extremely challenging era. The tutor sets realistic expectations and demonstrates problem-solving abilities.
• 11 Teaching portfolio – for example, letters of recommendation, CPD certificates, invitation letters for in-service training, verifiable students’ appraisals, promotion letters, products/artefacts/ inventions, etc.

Who Can Nominate:

Full Eligibility:

The Ghana Teacher Prize (GTP) is open to all licensed teachers currently working at the pre-tertiary education space (both public and private) and have been teaching for not less than five (5) years. An applicant is qualified for selection based on the following criteria:

Complete Selection Criteria:

• 1 Recognition of a teacher’s achievements in the classroom and beyond from learners, colleagues, heads of schools or members of the wider community. For example, local/national awards and certificates.
• 2 Employing effective instructional practices, including Differentiated Learning (DL) that are replicable and scalable. For example, using non-typical instructional techniques that can be replicated in other classrooms
• 3 Innovations and creativity - These include, but not limited to, the use of technology/improvisation in coping with work in a challenging environment. The teacher sets realistic expectations and demonstrates problem-solving abilities
• 4 Achieving demonstrable learning outcomes by diverse learners in the classroom and beyond. For example, through the improvement of student grades, learners’ attendance/behaviour, learners becoming achievers in the world of work, etc
• 5 Ensuring learners receive value-based education that promotes global citizenship, for example, different religions, cultures, and nationalities, linking up with schools in other parts of the community/ country, promoting exchange programmes, excursion
• 6 Achievements in the community beyond the classroom that provide unique and distinguished models of excellence for the teaching profession and others. For example, recognition through the media, community awards, talks, seminars and membership of local organisations. How do you bring the community into your classroom?
• 7 Contribution to teaching and the teaching profession: for example, public debates, research activities, writing articles, blogs, media participation, social media campaigns, events, or conferences.
• 8 Professional competence - This category of assessment includes academic/professional qualifications, workshops and seminars, provision of in-service training and evidence of quality delivery of service. The teacher should be well-informed, especially about educational policies and issues.
• 9 Personality factors - These include social, moral, emotional, positive behaviour, role modeling to staff, learners, and the community.

Who Can Nominate: