3. Celebrating Inclusivity in Language Education

Celebrating Inclusivity in Language Education

Giovanni Licata and IHWO are proud to announce The Unpublished Competition, part of the ongoing Unpublished project. This initiative challenges IH schools to rethink coursebook materials by creating lessons that reflect underrepresented identities and celebrate diversity.

The competition aims to engage students, teachers, and academic managers in developing inclusive educational content while building a global community of like-minded educators.

For full details of the Unpublished project and its origins, please visit the website.

Competition Overview

Goal: To design an inclusive lesson by redesigning a traditional coursebook unit to better represent diverse voices, cultures, and identities.

Who Can Enter: IH schools worldwide. The lesson should be created by learners as per the Unpublished methodology. Ages 11 to 18

Important Dates:

  • Launch: January 9-11, 2024, at the IH AMT Conference
  • Submission Deadline: March 31, 2024
  • Shortlist Announced: April 21, 2024
  • Winners Announced: May 2, 2024

How to Enter

1. Create Your Lesson:

  • Choose a coursebook unit or topic.
  • Identify missing or underrepresented identities and redesign the content to include them.
  • Develop a 45–60-minute lesson plan, including objectives, activities, and any necessary materials.

2. Explain Your Design:

  • Submit a 300-word explanation of how your lesson promotes inclusivity, representation, and learner engagement.

3. Submit Your Entry:

  • Submit all materials to [email protected] by March 31, 2025. Include ‘The Unpublished Competition Entry’ as the subject line.

Judging Criteria

Entries will be anonymised and evaluated by a diverse panel of internal and external experts, to ensure fairness and inclusivity.

Criteria:

1. Inclusivity and Representation (40%):

  • How well does the lesson include underrepresented identities and perspectives?
  • Is it culturally sensitive and empathetic?

2. Creativity and Innovation (30%):

  • Does it offer fresh ideas for inclusive teaching?
  • Is it engaging and imaginative?

3. Impact and Engagement (20%):

  • Will the lesson improve student engagement and understanding?
  • Does it promote critical thinking and discussion?

4. Practicality (10%):

  • Can the lesson be easily implemented in real classrooms?
  • Are materials and instructions clear?

Prizes

  • First Place: £300 prize (can be used as an Amazon voucher, class party, or chosen by students).
  • Recognition: Winning lesson featured on The Unpublished blog and IH social media.
  • Digital Pack: Top entries to be published in a digital pack which will be shared amongst the IH network

Why Participate?

  • Showcase your creativity and commitment to inclusivity.
  • Contribute to a global shift in education materials toward greater representation and diversity.
  • Gain recognition for your school, teachers, and students.

Contact

For more information or support, contact: [email protected]
Visit: https://the-unpublished.com/