Draft:International Teachers’ Olympiad

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The International Teachers’ Olympiad (ITO) is an annual multinational Olympiad for teachers.[1] This event is held for teachers - aspiring, in-service, and retired teachers from across the world who are tested on their pedagogical competencies. The first edition of the ITO was held on 15th October 2022.[2]

During the Olympiad, teachers undergo a one-hour online assessment. They receive confidential reports and professional development plans for growth, self-reflection, and continuous improvement based on their performance. Schools of these teachers also receive similar school-level reports to execute targeted professional development & improve the teaching quality of their institutions.

Eligibility[edit]

Aspiring teachers, in-service teachers, as well as retired teachers from all across the world are eligible to participate in the International Teachers’ Olympiad.[3]

Exam format[edit]

The ITO is an online test for 60 minutes. Participants need to attempt 50-multiple choice items based on 31 indicators developed around 6 domains of:

  • Ethics And Values
  • Curriculum, Pedagogy And Technology
  • Student Engagement
  • Learning Environment
  • Learning Assessment & Data
  • Teacher Growth And Professional Development[4][5][6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "International Teachers' Olympiad 2022 Announces Rs 10 Lakh Cash Prizes for top 100 Teachers". News18. 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  2. ^ "International Teachers' Olympiad 2022 Announced". News18. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  3. ^ admin (2022-08-27). "International Teachers' Olympiad 2022 Announced – Brainfeed Magazine". Retrieved 2023-08-07.
  4. ^ "International Teachers' Olympiad 2022 announced: Eligibility and other details". India Today. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  5. ^ "News from the world of Education: August 31, 2022". The Hindu. 2022-08-30. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-12-11.
  6. ^ "International Teachers' Olympiad 2022 Announced". News18. 2022-08-28. Retrieved 2023-12-11.