Congratulations Ms Noori Ahmad
Al Siraat is delighted to announce that Ms Noori Ahmad has been selected as one of 10 teachers across the State of Victoria for the 2015 ASG National Excellence in Teaching Awards. Ms Noori was nominated by a parent from the College and it is heartening to see the wonderful efforts of the staff recognised by both the parent body and the education community. Ms Noori will now be considered for National nomination amongst the other State and Territory winners.
Congratulations Ms Noori for your hard word and dedication to our College and the students.
Ms Noori’s Award Profile is included below.
Noori Ahmad acts locally but thinks globally. As a Year 6 teacher at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ in Epping in Victoria, she creates an innovative and creative learning environment where risk-taking is encouraged.
Noori promotes a positive respect-based rapport with her students and their parents. She adapts teaching techniques and strategies to meet their individual needs, and employs a differentiated learning system in her classroom.
She tailors literacy and numeracy groups to different achievement levels and students are encouraged to choose activities such as group box, exploring different worksheets, iPad apps and educational board games.
A mentoring system developed by Noori, which sees high-achieving students matched with weaker performers in mathematics and reading, helps bridge the learning gaps. Noori also believes in active learning through whole-of-class class teaching, small group or whole class discussions and interactions with the students.
Encouraging students to share their work with the class is something that Noori promotes to build confidence and leadership. She tells her students they should learn from their mistakes, modify and try again because a confident attitude is essential for success in life.
Noori provides positive incentives to her students by giving verbal and written feedback. She does this to curb mediocrity and acknowledge excellence. She promotes a ‘C3B4ME’ strategy (see three people before you see me) that encourages children to share and ask for help from their peers before coming to a teacher.