I’m a teacher!

Good practices of teachers in Slovenian schools

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The “I’m a teacher! project highlights outstanding stories of Slovenian teachers who through their innovativeness, devotion to pupils, and responsibility write exceptional stories. The project aims to give a voice to teachers who feel that their work is their calling, who search for the best in their pupils with incredible dedication, and who can be role models for future generations of educators. We believe that outstanding people have the key to spark changes, great and small, and that these very teachers with the right support can be the heralds of improvements to the school system.

Outstanding practices

In the “I’m a teacher! project we draw attention to stories that we believe are worth sharing and hearing. We are not looking just for projects but also a stable way of working, excellent educational practices that prepare children for the future.

I’m a teacher! website

Who are we inviting to participate?

Teachers who feel their mission and implement practices that develop knowledge and competences for the future.
All who are aware how important teachers are and would like to thank them in this way.
Submit your application on the website www.uciteljsem.si

Teacher of the Year 2024 - Simona Šarlah

Simona Šarlah from Vojnik Elementary School received the title of Teacher of the Year 2024. Simona Šarlah is an advocate for dynamic and interactive teaching methods. As a teacher of German, civic education, ethics, and philosophy, she places great emphasis on active listening and critical thinking. In her pedagogical approach, she highlights the importance of discussions and dialogue, encouraging the development of values and a value system that shapes students into active individuals and well-rounded personalities. She prepares them for life in a dynamic world that demands both initiative and collaboration. You can read her entire story HERE.

Teacher of the Year 2023 - Jožica Frigelj, M.Sc.

The title of Teacher of the Year 2023 was awarded to Jožica Frigelj, M.Sc., from Kette and Murn Primary School, Ljubljana. In her long-standing teaching career she has employed countless innovative, creative, children-friendly educational practices, which she has presented at professional conferences, in professional journals and magazines, and at public forums of the “What kind of school do we want?” initiative, which she co-founded. Years ago, a manifesto was written as part of the initiative, which is sent to every minister. Her extensive teaching experience, continuous professional training and commitment to children’s well-being as well as her effort and perseverance have already been rewarded by the profession, as in 2020 she received a lifetime achievement award in the field of primary education. Upon being awarded the title of Teacher of the Year 2023, Ms. Frigelj said that she would continue to work for children and inclusion, because she believes that all children deserve attention and opportunity and everyone can succeed. Above all, she wants to raise the reputation of the teaching profession through good practices.

I’m a teacher! and the Global Teacher Prize

In the 2020, we have joined the Varkey Foundation which operates with the same mission on a global level and every year holds the Global Teacher Prize and have received funding from the Google.org Impact Challenge Central and Eastern Europe. An agreement was signed, making the “I’m a teacher!” project also the National Teacher Prize Slovenia, making it possible for Slovenian educators to join the best teachers in the world. Since 2020 outstanding and insightful Slovenian teachers can also compete for the Global Teacher Prize – the award for the best teacher in the world.

We are proud that Slovenia was in November 2023, represented by Uroš Ocepek, Ph.D., the Teacher of the Year 2022, who teaches the professional modules in the field of computer science at Trbovlje Secondary School. A teacher who is brimming with ideas to bring the subjects as close as possible to young people, he is also a member of the RINOS group and therefore a passionate advocate for the introduction of the compulsory subject of COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY in primary and secondary schools. In 2023, Dr. Ocepek made it to the top 50 teachers in the world, coming through a field of thousands of teachers from all over the globe competing for the title and thus once again made us proud.

Slovenian colors were represented at the competition the year before by Nina Jelen, a teacher at Ivan Škvarče Primary School from Zagorje ob Savi.

Distance teaching handbook

In unpredictable times, in which distance teaching has become our reality, we have used the “I’m a teacher!” to help all teachers. We wrote a handbook, in which we gathered some information and recommendations for distance learning that we gained in workshops during the pandemic, and with the help of teachers and directors who shared their experience and good practices with us.

Download the handbook

Stories worth your time

For all your questions, you can contact Mojka Mišič, MSc, our Communications and Advocacy Director.

mojka.misic@amcham.si

+386 8 205 13 50

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I’m a teacher!

Outstanding practices

Who are we inviting to participate?

Teacher of the Year 2024 - Simona Šarlah

Teacher of the Year 2023 - Jožica Frigelj, M.Sc.

I’m a teacher! and the Global Teacher Prize

Distance teaching handbook

Stories worth your time