Arif Budiman Malay Language Teachers’ Award 2015

Four winners will be selected to receive the Award. Each award is made up of $1,500 in cash, a trophy, a certificate of achievement and a fully-sponsored overseas professional development programme specially organised by the Malay Language Centre of Singapore (MLCS).

The Award is open to all Malay Language teachers teaching in local mainstream schools. Nomination is based on the teaching performance of and work done by the nominees in 2013 and 2014. Nominees will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. 
   Their ability to raise the knowledge, skills and interest in the learning of the Malay Language, literature and culture;
   
2. 
   Their dedication and commitment to the pursuit of excellence in the teaching and learning of the Malay Language in the classroom and beyond;
   
3. 
   Their care and concern for the well-being and needs of their students; and
   
4. 
   The display of the values of ‘Arif’ and ‘Budiman’¹ through excellent service as a teacher.
   

Malay Language Council, Singapore

c/o National Heritage Board

61 Stamford Road

#03-08

Stamford Court

Full Name: ________________________________________________________________

□ Dr □ Mr □ Mrs □ Miss □ Mdm
Name of School: ___________________________________________________________

□ Primary □ Secondary □ JC/CI

Full Name: _______________________________________________________________

□ Dr □ Mr □ Mrs □ Miss □ Mdm

Occupation: ______________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________

Email Address: ____________________________________________________________

Telephone: ________________ (HP) __________________ (H) _________________ (O)

RELATIONSHIP TO NOMINEE

□ Supervisor □ Colleague □ Student □ Parent □ Ex-Student

□ Student (If this is a class nomination, please indicate Class _________________ & Year of reference ____________________________)

□ Others (please specify _____________________________________________)

REASON FOR NOMINATION

Please tell us in about 100 words what you treasure most about the teacher. It will be helpful if you can provide concrete examples, specific evidence or detailed descriptions of what the nominee has done to deserve the award. Attach an extra sheet to this form if necessary (for mailed nomination forms).

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Signature _____________________________ Date _______________________

1^ Arif Budiman – the learned person who contributes to society. One who has the characteristics of Arif Budiman has cognitive, moral, emotional and social strength. Amongst the attributes of Arif Budiman includes knowledgeable (Arif) about language, culture, values and literature and portray positive attitude and is always ready to contribute.