(HBO) - The Hoa Binh Department of Education and Training has organised a teaching competition for elementary school teachers in the 2018 – 2019 academic year.
The contest
attracted 52 candidates
from 11 local districts
and cities. They included 24
ethnic minority teachersand12 othersfrom 12 disadvantaged areasacrossthe province.
Theparticipantscompeted in three events:acompetency test, an event
for teachers to show experience and initiatives, and a lecturing contest.
According
to the judge, the candidates showed strong capacity in their professional
areas. Many of their experience and ideas were clearly presented, with IT
application for improved teaching quality highlighted. The lecturing event saw
many teachers bravely taking new approaches and methods.
Four first
prizes of the competition came to Pham Thi Ran (Huu Nghi Primary School),
Nguyen Huong Lan (Le Van Tam Primary School), Ha Thi Phuong Hoa (Ly Tu Trong
Primary School), and Dao Thi Minh Hang (Hoa Binh Primary School). All of these
schools are located in Hoa Binh City.
There were
also nine second, 13 third, and 14 consolation prizes.

The
leader of the Hoa Binh Department of
Education and Training presents first prize to the Hoa Binh City Division of Education and
Training.
The
organising board awarded the first, second and third prizes to the education
and training divisions of Hoa Binh city, Cao Phong district, and Da Bac district,
respectively. Meanwhile, five consolation prizes were given to the education
and training divisions of Lac Thuy, Yen Thuy, Kim Boi, Tan Lac, and Mai Chau
districts./.
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