A Filipino educator is among the six teachers around the world who were shortlisted in the ‘Most Dedicated Teacher’ award given by the Cambridge University Press.
Following his nomination, Jimrey Dapin, a teacher at the University of San Jose-Recoletos in Cebu, now joins a roster of dedicated educators who were chosen by the esteemed panel of judges.
A testimony by one of Dapin’s student reads: “I had a very interesting teacher who taught me about acceptance of different culture without leaving the classroom through Skype in the classroom. His innovative lesson ideas and practices through technology enabled us, the learners, to have a deeper grasp on the diverse cultures of other countries. Through this endeavour, we were able to interact with students from different nationalities and backgrounds, and in turn share each other’s cultures and experiences.”
Other finalists include Ahmed Saya, who teaches at Cordoba School for A-Level, Pakistan; Abhinandan Bhattacharya, JBCN International School, India; Anthony Chelliah, Gateway College, Sri Lanka; Candice Green, St Augustine’s College, Australia; and Sharon Kong Foong, Sunway College, Malaysia.
“It was a tough decision for the judges but they have now decided on the 6 finalists for the Dedicated Teacher Awards 2019,” Cambridge said in a tweet.
The winner of the award will be determined based on the results of the online voting which closed on January 27.
In case Dapin will win, he will “win a trip to Cambridge, UK, as well as receive CPD opportunities for his school.”
