22nd Annual Future Educators Association® International Conference
February 18-20, 2011• Atlanta, Georgia

 

Conference Competitions

Two types of competitions are offered at the annual Future Educators Association® international conference each year: individual competitions and FEA chapter competitions. The FEA international competitions are aligned with the Education & Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements and represent the culmination of the future educator's program of study. Many of the contestants have won local, regional, and/or state competitions to earn the right to compete at the international level. The FEA international competitions showcase the best and the brightest future educators.

The deadline to enter all competitions is December 20, 2010. The entry deadline for the Leadership Award is December 20, 2010, and the portfolio must be mailed by January 4, 2011.

View the winning entries from the 2010 FEA conference.

FEA LEADERSHIP AWARD

The FEA Leadership Award honors members who exemplify the characteristics that the Future Educators Association® seeks to develop among its members, including sound leadership qualities and a strong commitment to improving education in local communities. This award is given to FEA members who have made notable, voluntary contributions to education and, in doing so, demonstrated outstanding initiative. The FEA Leadership Award is the highest honor that an FEA member can earn. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: EDC03 and EDC07.
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INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS (one entry per chapter)

Impromptu Speaking
Poise, self-confidence, and the ability to use effective oral communication skills while under pressure are valuable qualities of all educators. This event is designed to recognize FEA members who demonstrate these qualities by combining clear thinking and conversational speaking into an interesting presentation on a current education topic. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESS01, ESS02, and EDC02.
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Lesson Planning and Delivery
Planning, preparing, and delivering effective lessons are critical skills all educators must perfect. This competition challenges future educators to plan and deliver a lesson of their choosing to an actual classroom of students. Self-reflection following the lesson is an essential component of this competition as future educators begin the practice of honing their own teaching skills. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: EDC01, EDC02, EDPC01, EDPC02, EDPC03, and EDPC04.
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FEA Moment
The purpose of the FEA Moment competition is to showcase three students at the FEA International Conference whose FEA experience has been a convincing factor in their decisions to become educators. The speaker has three minutes or less to communicate this message. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESS01, ESS02, and EDC02.
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Essay Competition
Being able to express one's thoughts clearly in written form is critical to success in almost any field, including education. The purpose of the essay competition is to provide students with an opportunity to demonstrate their writing skills, as well as express their views on a current topic in education. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESS01, ESS02, and EDC02.
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Job Application Competition - New!
The job application competition is an opportunity for FEA members to develop and practice their cover letter and résumé writing skills, as well as their interview skills. In this competition, entrants apply for one of two positions in the education field, which includes submitting a cover letter and résumé that details relevant work, volunteer, and educational experiences. Judges will review the cover letters and résumés and—just like any job application process—will select the top five candidates for each position to be interviewed at the FEA International Conference. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESS02, ESS04, ESS09, and EDC09.
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Conference Stage Staff
This event is designed to be a leadership experience. Members of the stage staff are ambassadors of the FEA International Conference. They will gain experience in public speaking and build self-confidence as they lead attendees through the entire conference weekend. Stage staff members introduce featured speakers and make important announcements, and they have multiple opportunities to speak and motivate the crowd during general sessions. Stage staff applicants should exhibit an outgoing personality and stage presence. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESS02, ESS04, ESS07, and EDC02.
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CHAPTER COMPETITIONS (one entry per chapter)

Public Service Announcement
The Public Service Announcement Competition allows FEA chapter members to collaboratively problem-solve as they produce a creative, multimedia video clip designed to elevate the image of teaching. This competition affords students an opportunity to sharpen their skills as both leaders and productive team members. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESS02, ESS04, ESS07, ESS10, EDC02, and EDC07.
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Ethical Dilemma - New!
In this competition, the FEA chapter will be presented with an ethical education-related dilemma and, acting as the honor council, the chapter must make a recommendation for a course of action. This competition requires FEA members to use ethical reasoning to make an ethical decision. Chapter members will employ critical thinking skills and use persuasive communication techniques to collaboratively solve an ethical dilemma. The chapter must select two or three students to present the recommendation to a panel of judges at the conference. This competition is cross-walked with the following Education and Training Career Cluster Knowledge and Skill Statements: ESS02, ESSO3, ESS04, ESS07, ESS08, ESS10, EDC02, EDC03, EDC07, and EDC08.
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