Trường Liên cấp Việt-Úc

REGULATIONS

1. Purpose & Significance

• Welcoming the 19th academic year, VAS Hanoi not only teaches creatively but also inspires teachers and students to unleash their individual potential.

• Encourage teachers to foster creativity in teaching and experiential activities.

• Build an open environment for idea-sharing, improving teaching quality, and spreading positive impacts to students.

• Strengthen collaboration between Vietnamese and international teachers and staff.

2. Eligibility

• Interdisciplinary / inter-grade groups including both Vietnamese and international teachers.

• Joint projects co-implemented by Vietnamese and international teachers.

• Group size: 2-3 teachers, staff

* Organizing Committee members may not join the competition

3. Participation Format

3.1 Project Proposal

Groups may choose one or a combination of the following forms:

• Talk / Workshop: Sharing session (maximum 60 minutes).
• Applied Research: With survey data and feasible improvement proposals.
• School-based Project: Integrated lessons, innovative assessment methods, clubs, events, VAS Hanoi community-building activities, improving the quality of school services, events, and internal communications, or other aspects of school life.
• Online Products: Learning platforms, educational videos, podcasts.
• EdTech Innovations: AI applications, learning software with explanation.
• Interdisciplinary Projects: Connecting subjects to create rich learning experiences.

3.2 Project Concept Note Template

A. Requirements for Project Type

(Groups may propose adjustments suitable to their product or report format)

B. Concept Note Template

(Teachers do not need to include all suggested sections below)

+ Project Title

• Project name

• Please list the members, group name, roles, and responsibilities 
• Guiding question: Does the title reflect the project’s goal?

+ Problem Statement

1. Identify the issue or gap in teaching/learning activities to be addressed.

• Can include data, observations, or specific examples.
• Guiding questions: What challenges are students/teachers facing? How does this issue affect learning quality or experience? What happens if it remains unresolved?

+ Objectives (Specific)

• Clearly describe the final outcomes the project aims to achieve.
• Guiding questions: What changes/improvements do you expect? Are objectives clear and specific?

+ Expected Outcomes (Measurable)

• Define measurable results (new knowledge, skills, student products, teaching methods, behavioral change, tools, etc.).
• Guiding questions: What tangible achievements will be shown? How will success be measured (tests, student products, feedback, statistics, etc.)?

+ Key Activities (Achievable)

• List major steps/activities.
• Guiding questions: What will you do step by step? Who is involved? Are activities feasible with available time and resources?

+ Technology or Innovation Applied

• Explain tools, technology, or methods used and why they are suitable.
• Guiding questions: What new tech/methods will you apply? Why is this approach different or better?

+ Timeline (Time-bound)

• Define milestones from preparation to implementation and completion
• Guiding questions: When does it start? How long will each activity last? When will the first results appear?

+ Resources Required

• List equipment, software, documents, expert support, budget, etc
• Guiding questions: What resources are essential? Who will support or collaborate?

+ Risks & Mitigation

• Identify potential challenges and coping strategies.
• Guiding questions: What could delay or hinder success? How will you prepare?

+ Team Roles

• Define responsibilities of each member
• Guiding questions: Who is in charge of what? Has everyone committed to their role and time?

4. Timeline 

5. Assessment

5.1 Organising Committee

1. Mr. Phan Đặng Cường - CEO, Head of the Organising Committee
2. Mr. Trịnh Quang Dũng - Executive member
3. Ms. Quách Minh Hương - Primary Principal  
4. Ms. Vũ Thuỳ Hương - Secondary Principal
5. Representative(s) of international teachers
6. Representative(s) of the school Labour Union

5.2 Secretariat 

1. Ms. Nguyễn Thuý Quỳnh - Secretary
2. Ms. Bùi Thị Quỳnh Anh - Event Coordinator

5.3 Jury

• Representatives of the Executive Board and the School Labour Union 

• Key teachers from different levels with innovation experience.

• Guest experts (specialists, lecturers, etc.)

5.4 Criteria (5 areas)

• Creativity: Novelty, uniqueness, never applied before or significantly improved.

• Practicality: Feasibility in the school’s educational environment.

• Impact on Learners: Ability to inspire, enhance engagement, and develop students’ knowledge and skills.

• Scalability / Sharing: Replicable across classes and levels; sharable with other teachers.

• Presentation & Inspiration: Clarity, appeal, and ability to inspire.

Organising Committee

VAS Hanoi