British Council Teacher Connect Competition 2023 – The British Council, a beacon of educational innovation, proudly presents the Teacher Connect Competition 2023. This competition serves as a remarkable platform for English language teachers in India to enhance their professional development and seize the opportunity to win enticing prizes. Rooted in the vision of fostering a dynamic online community for teachers, the Teacher Connect Competition is a testament to the British Council’s commitment to accessible and inclusive online teacher professional development.
Organization: British Council
Contest Name: Teacher Connect Competition 2023
Applicable For: Residents of India working in a school in India
Last Date: 30th November 2023
Website: Teacher Connect Competition 2023
British Council Teacher Connect Competition 2023 Eligibility Criteria
To partake in this enriching experience, prospective participants need to meet the following criteria:
- Residency: Must be a resident of India and currently employed in a school in the country.
- Profession: Should be an English language teacher in the primary, secondary, or tertiary sector.
- Engagement: Actively involved in the TeachingEnglish Asia Facebook page.
- Subscriptions: Subscribed to the Teacher Connect webinars/workshops YouTube playlist and Teacher Connect newsletter mailing list.
If the criteria resonate with your profile, seize the moment and join the competition!
Participation Guide
Embarking on the journey to excellence involves the following steps:
- Watch Workshops/Webinars: View one of the enlightening Teacher Connect workshops/webinars from the dedicated YouTube playlist.
- Choose an Idea or Technique: Select an idea or technique from the watched workshop/webinar.
- Develop a Lesson Idea: Create a lesson idea based on the chosen concept, not exceeding 350 words.
- Complete the Quiz: Finish a short quiz available under the ‘Participate here’ tab.
- Submit by November 30, 2023: Submit the quiz and lesson idea by the contest deadline.
Submission Guidelines
Ensure your participation adheres to the following guidelines:
- Quiz Completion: Answer all quiz questions accurately.
- Lesson Idea Limit: The lesson idea should not exceed 350 words.
- Alignment: Ensure the lesson idea correlates with a workshop/webinar from the YouTube playlist.
- Rationale Clarity: Provide a clear rationale for choosing the idea/technique.
- Submission Method: Submit entries only through MS Forms; email submissions will not be accepted.
- Single Entry: Participants are allowed only one entry.
About the Lesson Idea:
- Teaching Context Background: Include a clear background of your teaching context.
- Idea Identification: State the chosen idea from the webinar/workshop and explain why it was selected.
- Implementation: Describe how the idea was used (or will be used) with your students.
- Tips for Others: Share at least one tip for other teachers looking to implement this idea in their context.
Assessment Criteria
Entries will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Quiz Responses: 50% weightage
- Lesson Idea Submission: 50% weightage
- Jury’s Decision: The decision of the jury will be final.
Important Dates
- Submission Deadline: 30th November 2023
- Selection and Announcement: 15th December 2023
- Notification: Successful participants will be notified via email from TeachEnglish.India@britishcouncil.org
Seize this opportunity to amplify your professional growth and contribute to the vibrant educational community fostered by the British Council. Join the Teacher Connect Competition 2023, where excellence meets innovation in English language teaching!
