Overview

Are You an Educator or Do You Know an Educator Fostering a New Generation of Responsible Designers?

Are you an educator nurturing a new generation of responsible designers?

Do you employ innovative teaching methods that place sustainability at the forefront of your curriculum?

If so, we invite you to apply for the Arcause SAaTh Design Educators Awards. This initiative is open to educators across India who are making a profound impact through their teaching practices. By submitting examples of your innovative methods and student outputs, you can highlight your unwavering commitment to sustainability and inspire others in the field.

Eligibility

This award is open to design educators in Architecture, Design and Planning institutions throughout India who demonstrate innovative teaching methods focused on sustainability. We encourage applications and nominations from those who incorporate sustainability principles into their curricula and practice of teaching.

How to Apply

  • Educators may nominate themselves or be nominated by their students/peers or the institution.
  • Submission Requirements:

Provide examples of your teaching methods, lesson plans, and student outputs that reflect your commitment to sustainability in a 10-page ppt/pdf.

Include a 500-word statement of purpose outlining how you integrate sustainability principles into your design education.

APPLY FOR THE
ARCAUSE SAaTh DESIGN EDUCATORS AWARDS

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Process

Register

Register yourself on the website 

Fill the form

After receiving the confirmation email, please fill in the form

Upload the proposal

Upload a detailed presentation/video

Ensure your presentation includes

Statement of Motivation

A clearly stated idea and aim

Teaching Methodology

A well-fleshed-out process

Learning Outcomes

Student work examples

The Selection Process

A panel of experts will review all entries based on criteria including innovation, impact, and contributions to sustainability in design education.

Awards

Three awards will be given to outstanding educators who exemplify excellence in teaching sustainability.
First Prize: ₹ 60,000
Second Prize: ₹ 25,000
Third Prize: ₹15,000

The works of the winners and eligible runner-up participants will also be published on all our social media platforms with due credits. We shall also invite the winners to submit their course module on our Pedagogical Repository.

Important Dates

Last Date for Submissions : February 2025

Announcement of Winners : March 2025

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FAQ

Can educators from non-architecture disciplines apply for the Arcause SAaTh Design Educators Awards?

This award is specifically open to design educators in Architecture, Design, and Planning institutions throughout India. Applicants must demonstrate innovative teaching methods with a focus on sustainability.

How can I nominate someone for the Arcause SAaTh Design Educators Awards?

Educators may nominate themselves or be nominated by students, peers, or their institution.

Here’s how the process works:

  1. Registration Link: Select whether you are nominating yourself or someone else.
  2. Email Communication:
    • If it’s a self-nomination, you’ll receive a Google Form link to complete your submission.
    • If nominating someone else, you will be requested to share the Google Form link with the nominee so they can upload the required documents.
What should I submit for the Arcause SAaTh Design Educators Awards, and in what format?

Applicants need to provide the following:

  1. A 10-Page Presentation (PPT/PDF):
    • Showcase examples of your teaching methods.
    • Include lesson plans and student outputs that reflect your commitment to sustainability.
  2. A 500-Word Statement of Purpose:
    • Highlight how you integrate sustainability principles into your design education.
I am not able to register. What should I do next?

If you face any issues with registration, please email your queries to arcause@ethosfoundation.in. Our team will assist you and get back to you promptly.