PMCA Recipients
2017

Brunei Darussalam

Mrs. Lim Soh Ngo

Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste

Mrs. Leopoldina Joana Guterres

Federation of Malaysia

Ms. Hajah Saripah Binti Embong

Kingdom of Cambodia

Mrs. Dy Sophorn

Kingdom of Thailand

Mr. Jirat Jamsawang

Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Mrs. Khounvilay Khenkitisack

Republic of Indonesia

Mr. Encon Rahman

Republic of Singapore

Mrs. Sarabjeet Kaur D/O Hardip Singh

Republic of the Philippines

Dr. Jesus Catigan Insilada

VietSocialist Republic of Vietnamnam

Mrs. Phan Thi Nu

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar

Mr. Than Tun

Criteria for the Selection of the 2017 Princess Maha Chakri Award Recipients

The Princess Maha Chakri Award Foundation has worked closely with the Ministry of Education of 11 countries in the selection process. The PMCA Foundation provides general criteria that focuses on outstanding teachers who change students’ development and lives, particularly the disadvantage groups in the remote areas, which is the main emphasis of HRH’s work. The more specific criteria and selection process are conducted by the Ministry of Education of each country. Every two years, each Ministry of Education will submit their nominations to the PMCA Foundation and the Foundation will submit toHRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for endorsement.

The selection criteria and process of each countries are as follow:

PMCA Recipients
2017

Brunei Darussalam

General Criteria

Nominees must be recipients of the ‘Brunei Darussalam Excellent Teachers’ Award’ in the year 2008 – 2014

Selection Process

  1. Schools, Colleges, Technical and Vocational, and Higher Education Institutions submit nominations for the ‘Brunei Darussalam Excellent Teachers’ Award’ to the Secretariat of Teachers’ Day Award
  2. Selection Committee at Institution Level
  3. Conducted class teaching observations at Division Level Reports submitted to the Selection Committee at Institution Level
  4. Nominations submitted to the Selection Committee at Ministerial Level
  5. Nominations submitted to Department of Schools Inspectorate and conducted class teaching observations then submitted reports to the Selection Committee at Ministerial Level
  6. Nominations submitted to the Evaluator Panel
  7. Nominations submitted to the Selection Committee at Ministerial Level
  8. Nominations submitted to the Selection Committee at National Level
  9. Nominees awarded the ‘Brunei Darussalam Excellent Teachers’ Award’ by His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam
  10. Selection Committee set up for PMCA and selection of Nominees for PMCA (34 nominations)
  11. Department of Schools Inspectorate, Department of Schools and Special Education Unit conducted class teaching observations and graded according to Brunei Teachers’ Standard(8 nominations)
  12. Report of observations submitted to the Selection Committee
  13. Selection of nominees by the Executive Committee Recommendations submitted to the Minister of Education for endorsement (3 nominations)
  14. Minister of Education endorses the nominee for the Princess Maha Chakri Award.

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Cambodia

 

RECIPIENT REPRESENTING Established by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Kingdom of Cambodia
The nominees for selection shall score the high in these criteria in following core Indicators:

1. General Knowledge

2. Professional Skills

  1. Understanding on Education Policy
  2. Leadership, Management, Facilitation and Initiation
  3. Competency on Teaching Skill
  4. Knowledge on ICT
  5. Knowledge on Foreign Language
  6. Working Experience more than 5 years
  7. Analytical and Information Translation Skills
  8. Classroom Demonstration
  9. Student motivation

3. Leadership and Management

  1. Judgment correctly, Transparency and Justice Leading Students in Social and Community Affaires
  2. Prepare Classroom Administration
  3. Monitoring and Evaluation Student Learning Achievements
  4. Teaching and Learning Activities Management
  5. Motivation, Responsibility, Improvement and Giving a Chance to Students
  6. Facilitating and Motivating Club Study Activities

4. Research and Critical Thinking

  1. Research on New Teaching Method and Technique
  2. Attend Technical Meeting and T&L Material Development
  3. Have Lesson Plan
  4. New Idea Mapping in the Teaching Process
  5. Try to Support Slow Learners
  6. Guiding Students on Researching
  7. Talent and Creative to make Active Classroom

5. Communication Skill

  1. Good Relation with Students, Other Teachers, School Leaders, Patron, Community, Local Authority and Stakeholders
  2. Inform all Student Information to their Patron
  3. Exchange Experience in Teaching and Learning
  4. Understand Students Imagination

6. Student Learning Achievement

Student Knowledge Based on Curriculum

  1. Dropout Rate Lower or Equal National Rate
  2. Promotion Rate Equal or Higher National Rate
  3. Slow Learners Support
  4. Critical Thinking Skill of Students
  5. Awarded as Outstanding Students at the Provincial or National Levels
  6. Textbook Using and Mantenaince
  7. Attend School Regularly

 

  1. 7. Code of Conduct
  2. Obey the Code of Conduct of Teachers
  3. Good Collaboration and Responsibility
  4. Obey Discipline and Keep Quiet of the Professional
  5. Loyalty to Institution, Professional Development and Value to Students
  6. No Discrimination and Violence
  7. Good Morality, Integrity and Justice

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INDONESIA

General Criteria
  1. Teacher who has outstanding achievement which generate benefits to education and human resources development in Indonesia
  2. Teacher who have received national and international award
  3. Teacher who can communicate in international forum
Selection Process
  1. The Directorate General of Teachers and Education Personnel, Ministry of Education and Culture, Republic of Indonesia established a committee.
  2. Selection of the best candidates and finally selected 5 candidates from all of provinces in Indonesia
  3. Held a meeting which invited all of the related stakeholders to discuss and determine who will be elected as the best candidate from Indonesia
  4. The meeting decided that Mr. Encon Rahman, Grade IV Teacher at State Elementary School Mekarwangi 1, West Java to be the Indonesian nomination for the Princess Maha Chakri Award 2017.
     

PMCA Recipients 2017

LAO PDR

General Criteria
  1. Nominees must be recipients of the Lao People Democratic Republic as an Excellent Teachers’ Award in the year 2005 – 2015.
  2. Nominees must be received one of the Teacher Title Awarded from the Minister of Education and Sports
  3. Nominees must be an experience teacher, skillful teacher, specialist teacher or senior specialist teacher.
  4. Nominee must be able to be conduct to class, teaching observations and Teaching and Learning assessment of learner teacher according to Lao Teacher’s Standard and active involve with communities and parents
  5. Nominees must be able to write and speak English
Selection committee

The MOES established Selection Committee comprises of:

  1. Department of Personnel
  2. Department of Teacher Training Education
  3. Department of Research Institute of Education Sciences
  4. National University of Laos
  5. Cabinet Office
  6. Department of Secondary Education
  7. Department of Primary Education and other Departments concerned

The selection Process:

The selection Process teachers’ award in Lao PDR was conducted in 4 levels: school, district, provincial and ministerial levels.

  1. The Department of Personnel, Ministry of Education and Sports has sent a massage/notice to 17 Provincial Education Service and Sports.
  2. Each level was appointed an established the selection
  3. Each provincial committee selected lists of the best teachers and sent the reports of outstanding performance of 17 best teachers to the Ministry of Education and Sports.
  4. The Ministry committees conducted 3 meetings:
    • Shortlisted 6 names from 17 names of best teachers (3 for primary and 3 for secondary),
    • Shortlisted 2 names (1 primary and 1 secondary)
    • Select only one who is the best as the Lao representative to receive the Princess Maha Chakri Award 2019
    • Announce and endorse the recipient among the Selection committee and all departments at Ministry of Education and Sports.
  5. The Department of Personnel submitted a report and the name to the best nomination to the Minister of Education and Sports.
  6. The Minister of Education and Sports approved the nomination.

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MALAYSIA

1.Dato’ Sri Kharil bin Awang, the Deputy Director General of Education, Ministry of Education, Malaysia was appointed as the focal person for PMCA, representing Malaysia.The School Inspectorate and Quality Assurance Division, Ministry of Education, Malaysia was appointed to be in charge of the selection of PMCA, representing Malaysia.

2.The State Education Departments proposed names of teachers based on the following criteria:

  • Innovation and excellence in teaching methodology or school administration;
  • Participations, achievements and significant contributions at state, national and international levels; and
  • Role model and inspiration to fellow colleagues.

3.The Inspectorate and Quality Assurance Division received 29 candidates proposed by the State Education Departments. Panel of evaluators consisting of senior officers from various Ministry of Education Division were appointed to evaluate the candidates based on the documentation submitted. Following is the scheme of marks used to evaluate the candidates based on the following aspects:

No.

Aspects

Marks

1.

Candidate Background
• Awards received
• Educational background
• Years of service in the field education

10%

2.

Participation and Achievement
• Curricular involvements and achievements
• Co-curricular involvements and achievements
• Innovative educational projects

50%
3.

Service and Engagement
• Professional engagement
• Publications
• Volunteer activities
• Involvement with Teacher’s Union

40%

4.The Inspectorate and the Quality Assurance presented the ranking of the 29 candidates’ documentation evaluation to the Deputy Director General of Education, Ministry of Education, Malaysia. The focal person for PMCA proposed that the top four candidates in the ranking were evaluated on-site. He also proposed three Ministry of Education, Malaysia to be appointed as panel of evaluators, namely:

  1. Chief Inspector of Schools
  2. Director Education Planning and Research Division
  3. Chief Secretary Human Resource Development Division

5.Each of the candidates was evaluated for one day at the schools where she is teaching. The on-site evaluation involved:

  1. Presentation by the candidate;
  2. Classroom observation on teaching and learning conducted by the candidate;
  3. Feedback from school principal, senior assistants, teachers, parents and students; and
  4. Verification of credentials, participations and contributions as presented in the documentation submitted by the State Education Department.

6.The panels of the on-site evaluation discussed and ranked the candidates after all the four candidates were evaluated. The final ranking with justification was presented to the MOE Malaysia PMCA Committee, chaired by the Director General MOE Malaysia to finalize on the nominee for PMCA Malaysia. The approved nominee was submitted to PMCA Committee, Thailand.

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SINGAPORE

Criteria

These are the 5 evidence categories for that the shortlisting committee adopt to shortlist the top 12-13 nominees chosen from among the finalists of Singapore’s President’s Award (PAT) for Teachers who has exemplified himself/herself as a role model of the profession.

1.Evidence that the teacher is committed to the character, moral and citizenshipdevelopment of students

Creates positive learning experiences through strategies and programmes to shape the students’ character, moral and citizenship development, inculcating in them a strong sense of civicresponsibility. Actively encourages students to participate in community service pro- grammes. Goes out of his/her way to reach out and change students with behavioural or social problems.

2.Evidence that the teacher motivates, challenges and inspires students to bring out theirfull potential

Recognises the potential to learn and achieve in every student, creates opportunities for them to develop to the fullest, and guides them to develop a purpose or goal in life. Succeeds in developing a positive learning culture among students, encouraging active student participation, and self-directed and collaborative learning and independent thinking. Inculcates the spirit of innovation and enterprise, curiosity and creativity in students and explores possibilities with them, within and beyond the classroom.

3.Evidence that the teacher is a reflective practitioner who demonstrates deeppedagogy

Demonstrates strong subject mastery and pedagogical content knowledge, keeping abreast of evolving trends and developments in education. Engages in continual learning characterised by collaboration and deep reflection.
Translates new professional knowledge to improve teaching and learn- ing to enhance students’ learning and outcomes.

4.Evidence that the teacher leads in and contributes to the professional growth of other teachers

Role-models and promotes a culture of continuous learning to strengthen the professional knowledge and practice of peers. Promotes collaborative professional practices through building positive and trusting relationships within the teaching fraternity. Demonstrates teacher leadership through mentoring and inspiring teachers in their professional growth.

5.Evidence that the teacher is a role model for the teaching profession

  • Displays a strong sense of professional pride in his/her work and upholds the ethos of the teaching profession.
  • Is held in high esteem by parents, administrators, colleagues, students, peers and other educational partners for epitomising the teaching
  • Forges trusting and supportive partnership with the larger commu- nity and proactively engages parents to support the school in the holistic development of the child.

6.Demonstrated passion and dedication in educating students with special needs or are low-progress learners.

  • Must have demonstrated the passion and dedication for educating students with special needs or low-progress learners.
  • This is aligned to the lifelong work of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhornin empowering students to take ownership of their own future.
Selection Process

The PMCA recipient from Singapore is chosen from among the finalists of Singapore’s President’s Award (PAT) for Teachers

  1. Nominations for the President’s Award for Teachers were invited from school leaders, peers, students, ex-students, parents and members of the public.
  2. School were given the names of teachers nominated for PAT.
  3. PMCA nominee is selected by the PAT Selection Panel chaired by
    • Chairperson, Government Parliamentary Committee (Education)
    • Permanent Secretary (Education/Education Development)
    • Director-General of Education
    • 2 The National Advisory Council, Community and Parents in Support of Schools Members
  4. Further endorsement by Ministry of Education Senior Management
    (including Permanent Secretary (Education) and/or Permanent Secretary (Education Development).
  5. Confirmation of PMCA recipient and submission of nomination to Ministry of Education of Thailand.

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PHILIPPINES

General Criteria
  1. Outstanding achievement which generates benefits to education and human development
  2. Active in teaching or administering at the primary or secondary levels
  3. Has inspired fellow teachers with their dedication to students in the country
Philippines Princess Maha Chakri Award Committee Criteria
  1. Participating in community and civic movements most especially where education is least accessible
  2. Innovation in teaching has benefited in communities where she/her has taught
  3. Ability to inspire, promote, and sustain the development of students and fellow teachers through their dedication
Selecting Process
  1. In 2015 a memorandum was issued constituting the Princess Maha Chakri Award Selecting Committee composed of Deputy Ministers and the Head of the Bureau of Human Resources andOrganizational
  2. One nominee from each region of the Phillippines (geographical divisions in the Philippines) to be submitted to the Department of Education Central Office
  3. PMCA Awards Committee Meeting was convened to deliberate on the 17 nominations and select one awardee
  4. Secretary of the Department of Education approve the awardee chosen.
  5. Mr. Jesus Insilada was chosen for his contribution to society, and his detail were sent to thePrincess Maha Chakri Award Foundation for further review.

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MYANMAR

General Criteria
  1. The nominee should be a senior teacher having at least two years of service and having a Master’s degree in Education.
  2. He/She should be proficient in speaking and writing in English.
  3. He/She is excellent in teaching his/her academic
  4. He/She should be a teacher who participates earnestly in teaching co-curriculum subject, agriculture.
  5. He/She should be honest, industrious and dutiful for his/her given re-
  6. He/She should be from the schools under the implementation of Her Royal Highness PrincessMaha Chakri Sirindhorn
Selection Process
  1. The Foreign Studies section of the Ministry of Education submitted the offer to the executive committee of the Ministry of Education.
  2. After the endorsement by the executive committee, the Department of Basic Education was informed about the offer.
  3. The Department of Basic Education informed region/state education
  4. Selection examinations were administered by township level selection
  5. Name of successful candidates were sent to the district Education
  6. Selection examination were administered by Region/State level selection committee of the Department of Basic Education.
  7. The name of the first place candidate were sent to the Ministry of Education for approval.
  8. The name of the nominee approved by the Ministry of Education was sent to the Princess Maha Chakri Award Foundation Committee.

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THAILAND

General Criteria
  1. Must be Thai national and living in Thailand
  2. Is or was a teacher of basic education in public In public education Private or local government
  3. Be or have been a teacher who teaches basic education level.
  4. Has been teaching and involves in learning management continuously for at least 20 years.
Specific Criteria
  1. Be the teacher who transforms the students’ lives and uplifting the teaching profession and dedicate to fulfilling the mission of teaching. Aiming for success of students in variety of career fields.
  2. Be a teacher who contributes to education and is a role model to other teachers. Been teaching or involve in learning management. Accelerating the development of teaching. Having expertise in both content and process of learning
Eligible nominator
  1. Alumni-age not less than 25 years In the nomination, one student is eligible to nominateonly one teacher, and submit the nomination to the Provincial Selection Committee in the provincewhere the nominat- ed teacher is working.
  2. Government and private organizations that select and award teachers in basic education level systematically for at least 3 consecutive year to the present time.
  3. Basic education institutions with the approval of the Basic Education Commission
  4. Associations, foundations and organizations whose mission is to promote learning. Recruiting and nominating teachers or teachers who work with their organizations.
Selection Process

Board of committees Prince Maha Chakri Foundation set up the criteria. There are three committees with the following procedures:

  1. Provincial Selection Committee

The selection process commences at the provincial level.

  • The Governor appoint provincial level committee
  • Nominee’s numbers are considered proportionately to the population in the province.
  • Public hearings are organize, allowing any objection to the shortlisted names.
  • The provincial committee present the nomination to the Central selection committee
  1. Central selection committee
    Central selection committee select 20 candidates base on detailed information from fieldwork and in-depth review.
  1. Deliberation
    PMCA Foundation Committee selects one awardee from the central committee shortlist.

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TIMOR-LESTE

In response to the letter from the Princess Maha Chakri Foundation, the Ministry of Education did the following Steps:

  1. A meeting of the National Relevant Directorate lead by Mr.Antoninho Pires Director General of Cooperate Service, Ministry of Education
  2. The National Commission for the SBT for Princess Maha Chakri Award was discussed
  3. The National Commission for the SBT was approved
  4. Selection Guide was approved – distributed to the Education Office Municipals (EOM): 13 EOM;
  5. 13 EOM played the role in selecting 5 best Teachers (1PST, 2BET, 2 SET)
  6. 13 EOM submitted 60 BTC to the National Comission
  7. The National Comission did the following steps:
  8. National Verification for the 60 BTC: eliminated 13 with no evidences submitted;
  9. Curriculum Vitae and Documents analysis: Looking at the candidate’s qualification, in service training, performance evaluation and outstanding achievements: eliminated 20 BTC
  10. Classroom observation for 27 remaining BTC by two Expert for each BTC
  11. 10 best teachers were identified.
  12. The best 5 were reassessed by 5 Experts, from which Leopoldina Joana Guterres was recommended.

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VIETNAM

  1. Being currently a teacher or educational manager of a secondary or high school.
  2. Dedicated to education with outstanding achievements and contribution to education and human resource development of the city/province/ school;
  3. Deserving international recognition for his/her support and development of teaching profession and educational development, including wider international cooperation in the field of education
  4. Pro-active in teaching and/or administration of the school

Selection Process

  1. Upon receipt of the invitation letter from the Ministry of Education of Thailand on 30 September 2016, an official letter was sent on 22 July 2016 to all Departments of Education and Training (DOET) of 63 provinces/cities in Viet Nam,
  2. The deadline for nominations submitted to the Ministry was 31 December 2017.
  3. The Department of International Cooperation reviewed all nominations and shortlisted 10 nominees for submission to the Ministry’s Selection Committee.
  4. The Ministry of Education and Training then set up a selection committee chaired by a Vice Minister in charge of international cooperation, including representatives of leaders and staff of Department of Secondary Education, Department of Teachers and Educational Managers and Department of International Cooperation.
  5. The Committee members reviewed all applications, verified the information provided and made a unanimous decision to nominate Ms. Phan Thi Nu, Teacher of English, and Director of International Relations Division of Le Quy Don Gifted High School in Da Nang for the 2nd Princess Maha Chakri Award.