General Criteria
Nominees must be recipients of the “Brunei Darussalam Excellent Teachers’ Award the year

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

• Understanding on education policy
• Leadership, management, facilitation and initiation
• Competency on teaching skill
• Knowledge of ICT
• Knowledge on foreign language
• Working experience more than 5 years
• Analytical and information translations skills
• Classroom demonstration
• Student motivation

3.Leadership and Management

• Judgement correctly, transparency and justice leading students in social and community affairs
• Prepare Classroom administration
• Monitoring and evaluation student learning achievements
• Teaching and learning activities management
• Motivation, responsibility, improvement and giving a change to students
• Facilitating and motivating club study activities

4.Research and Critical Thinking

• Research on new teaching method and technique
• Attend technical meeting and T&L material development
• Have lesson plan
• New idea mapping in the teaching process
• Try to support slow learners
• Guiding students on researching
• Talent and creative to make active classroom

5.Communication Skill

• Good relation with students, other teachers, school leaders, patron, community, local authority and stakeholders
• Inform all students information to their patron
• Exchange experience in teaching and learning
• Understand student imagination

6.Student Learning Achievement

• Student knowledge based on curriculum
• Dropout rate lower or equal national rate
• Promotion rate equal national rate
• Slow learner support
• Critical thinking skill of students
• Awarded as outstanding students at the provincial or national levels
• Textbook using and maintenance
• Attend school regularly

7.Code of Conduct

• Obey the code of conduct of teachers
• Good collaboration and responsibility
• Obey discipline and keep quiet of the professional
• Loyalty to institution, professional development and value to students
• No discrimination and violence
• Good morality, integrity and justice

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 Rudi Haryadi, a teacher in Wireless Technology, NetworkingSecurity at the Vocational School of Cimahi 1 West Java to be the Indonesian nomination for the Princess Maha Chakri Award 2019.

General Criteria

1. Nominees must be recipients of the Lao PDR as an Excellent Teachers’ Award in the year 2005-2019
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 Learningassessment of learner teacher according to Lao Teacher’s Standard and active involve withcommunities and parents
5. Nominees must be able to write and speak English

Selection committee

The Ministry of Education and Sports established Selection Committee comprised of:

1. Department of Personnel
2. Department of Teacher and 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.

The International Relations Division is the Secretariat of the Selection and the Inspectorate is the Selection Committee. Dato’ Sulaiman Bin Wak, Deputy Director General of Education (Teaching Professionalism Development Sector), Ministry of Education was appointed as the focal person for PMCA, representing Malaysia.

General Criteria

1. Teachers that the general public collectively acknowledges and acclaims their teaching career dedication with the recognized evidence of creating as well as nurturing development changes inthe lives of their
2. The changes are not only reflecting upon the students but also inspired other fellow teachers.
3. The method of selection involves evaluation based on document submitted (40%) and on-site evaluation (60%)

Selection Process

1. Nomination by State Education Department/Divisions
2. Documents screening
3. Documents Evaluation for shortlisting includes Awards, Educational
4. On-site Evaluation includes teaching and learning, interviewing with candidate, presenting by candidate and interview with different stakeholders such as students, colleagues, and Head department.
5. The selection Committee received 36
6. Nine nominees were evaluated on
7. The final raking with justification was presented to the Ministry of Education, Malaysia PMCA Committee. The approved nominee was submitted to PMCA Committee, Thailand.

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 Princess Maha 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.

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 2018 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 and Organizational
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. Sadat B. Minandang was chosen for his contribution to society, and his detail were sent to thePrincess Maha Chakri Award Foundation for further review.

Criteria

These are the 5 evidence categories used to select the PMCA recipient of Singapore. The PMCA recipient is selected from among the finalists of Singapore’s President’s Award for Teachers (PAT) who has exemplified himself/herself as a role model for the profession.

1.Evidence that the teacher is committed to the character, moral and citizen ship development 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 otherteachers

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.

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. Is or has been a teacher who teaches basic education level students, particularly the disadvantage groups in the remote areas.
4. Has been teaching and involves in learning management continuously for at least 20 years.

Specific Criteria

1. Is the teacher who has made significant impact to the student’s lives and uplifts the teaching profession and dedicates to fulfill the mission of teaching toward students’ success.
2. Is a teacher who contributes to education and is a role model to other teachers. Has beenteaching or involves in learning Has significant development to education in the country and the Region.

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. Basic education institutions with the approval of the Basic Education Commission
3. Associations, Foundations and Organizations whose mission is to pro- mote learning, recruitingand nominating teachers or teachers who work with their organizations.

Selection Process

Princess Maha Chakri Award Foundation Committee sets up the Committees for selection process. In this regard, there are two committees with the following procedures:

1. Provincial Selection Committee

The selection process commences at the provincial level.

• The Governor of each province appoints the Provincial Selection Committee comprisingmembers from various agencies
• Nominated teachers’ numbers are considered in proportion to the population in each province.
• Public hearing will be organized in case that there is an objection to the shortlisted names.
• The Provincial Selection Committee then submits the nomination to the Academic Committee.

2. The Academic Committee

The Academic Committee calls its meetings to screen the nominations documents and select 20 candidates based on detailed information from the Selection Sub-Committee which considers and studies an in- depth review.

3. Observations/Evaluation

Observations are conducted during a special workshop by the Selection Sub-Committee in order tolearn more about the teachers’ background. Twenty candidates are shortlisted. Among 20candidates, some obser- vations are made by the Academic Committee at the school sites to confirm the teachers’ behaviors and achievements. On-site evaluation includes an interview withall concerned such as students (alumni and present students), fellow teachers, school principal,parents and people in the community. Then the Academic Committee will shortlist 1-3 outstanding teachers and submit the nominations to the Princess Maha Chakri Award Committee for consideration and final approval.

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

Recruitment Process:

In terms of coordination, we have involved our Superintendents in 13 Municipalities to provide namesof the 2 best teachers of basic education. We had shared the criteria with them in advance for their reference in order to help them identify the best teachers in their areas.

We also coordinated with national trainers and school coordinators, as they are those who most intimately know the quality of teaching done in the schools. We involved various key people as it helps with information that we can apply for the final decision. The data or information was given for cross-checking to ensure that information received by the Selection Committee from one source was indeed valid and relevant.

Procedures applied during the recruitment process:

1. Establishment of a technical team, including 2 national trainers from the National Institute for Teacher Training and Professional Development, staff from the cabinet of the Vice Minister of Preschool and Basic Education, and a focal point.
2. School directors, teachers, municipal directors and superintendents from 13 municipalities were involved in discussions and interviews in order to provide data analysis and feedback to facilitate decision
3. Engaged with Superintendents in 13 municipalities, as school inspectors are those who visitschools most often to observe teaching quality and classroom management skills.
4. Data was cross-checked to ensure information received from one source was indeed valid and relevant.
5. National teacher trainers were also involved in cross-checking, as they travel often to providetraining at the school They have a broader understanding about what constitutes good pedagogy, and whether the teachers recommended are truly following a child-centered and effective pedagogical approach, both during teaching time and/or during training.
6. School visits were conducted unexpectedly, in order to prevent the schools or the candidates preparing and/or organising themselves in
7. Interviews with teachers, other teacher colleagues, school coordinator, students and parents were conducted during the school visit.
8. Classroom observations were conducted during the school visit, with the aim of gathering a clearunderstanding of each candidate’s teaching approach, ensuring that child centred methodology was being used properly and prominently.
9. We selected five best teachers among the fourteen

Selection process:

From the 13 municipalities the selection committee received 14 candidates. The nominees were required to meet the criteria as stated below, (some criteria):

• Permanent citizen of Timor-Leste;
• Age: Minimum 30 year old;
• 10 year of minimum service as a teacher (teaching experience);
• Demonstrates good skill in developing teaching materials;
• Demonstrates him or herself to be a positive role model to fellow teachers in the school and to the community in general;
• Demonstrates good communication skills and effective interaction with fellow teachers, parents of students, and the community as education stakeholders;

1. Being currently a secondary education teacher
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 Princess Maha Chakri Award Foundation on 28 May 2018, an official letter was sent on 19 June 2018 to all Departments of Education and Training, Ministry of Education and Training of 63 Provinces/cities in Vietnam.
2. The deadline for nominations submitted to the Ministry was 30 Novem- ber 2018.
3. The Department of International Cooperation reviewed all nominations and shortlisted 10nominees for submission to the Ministry’s Selection
4. The Ministry of Education and Training then set up a selection commit- tee chaired by the Deputy Minister who is in charge of secondary ed- ucation, teachers (development) and educational manager.
5. The Committee members reviewed all applications, verified the infor- mation provided and made a unanimous decision to nominate Mr.Le Thanh Liem who is a teacher at Him Lam EthicMinority Boarding School at Hau Giang Province for the 3rd Princess Maha Chakri Award.