COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION KERALA STATE
Saturday, November 16, 2024
An important update on Institutional membershi
Friday, October 25, 2024
Thursday, October 24, 2024
CTEF AWARDS 2024 APPLICATION FORM
Dear Friends,
Dr. Sudheesh Memorial Award for Innovative Research Paper Presenter
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR AWARDS 2024
List of CTEF, Kerala Awards-2024
- Prof.(Dr) K Sivadasan Pillai Memorial Award for Academic Excellence
- Dr. K Soman Memorial Award for Teacher Educator of the Year
- Award for the Best Administrator of the Year
- Award for the Inspiring Teacher Educator
- Prof. K. R. Sivadasan Memorial Award for Innovative Researcher in Education
- Award for the Talented Writer in Education
- Award for the Most Committed Teacher Educator for Extension work
- Award for the Best Teacher Educator at DIET and SCERT Level
- Award for the Best Teacher Educator at TEI Level
- Award for the Topper of B.Ed. Examination of the University of Kerala
- Award for the Topper of D.El.Ed. Examination in Thiruvananthapuram District
- Dr.N.D Joshi Memorial Award for Institutional Excellence
- Prof. (Dr.) N Vedamani Manuel Memorial Award for Best Paper Presenter
- Dr. Sudheesh Memorial Award for Innovative Research Paper Presenter
It is with great pleasure we are introducing a Manual of awards for CTEF Kerala, a pioneering organisation dedicated to empowering the teacher educators in Kerala. This manual serves as a comprehensive guide to the awards instituted by CTEF Kerala, highlighting our commitment to recognising excellence and promoting talent.
As we strive for a world where everyone has opportunities to reach their full potential, we acknowledge the hard work, dedication and passion of teacher educators who make a positive impact in the teacher education field. Our awards aim to celebrate these unsung heroes who inspire others to follow their footsteps and foster a culture of excellence. The accomplished Teacher educators from Colleges of Teacher Education, Departments of Education, SCERT, DIETs and TEIs, who are members of CTEF Kerala, are eligible to apply for these coveted awards.
Within this manual you will find detailed information on our award categories, eligibility criteria, selection processes and guidelines for nomination and application. We have designed this manual to be user-friendly and accessible, ensuring seamless experience for all participants.
As we embark on this journey of recognising and rewarding outstanding achievements, we are filled with hope and excitement for the future. We believe that by working together, we can create a brighter tomorrow for all.
Sincerely
Dr M S Geetha
Chairperson, CTEF Kerala
(For Award committee)
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
REPORT ON THE ONLINE WEBINAR ON TOWARDS TRANSFORMATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION IN INDIA- KERALA CONTEXT: ITEP AWARENESS AND BRAINSTORMING
Sunday, October 13, 2024
REPORT OF TWO DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR AT BUDDHA COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION MUTHUKULAM
Report of the International Conference on “Teacher Education@2030: A Visionary Roadmap for Progressive Education” organized by BNV College of Teacher Education, Thiruvallam, in association with Council for Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF) Kerala on 6th and 7th September 2024
A two-day International conference on "Teacher Education @ 2030: A Visionary Roadmap for Progressive Education" was organized by BNV College of Teacher Education (BNVCTE) Thiruvallam, in collaboration with Council for Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF) Kerala on 6th and 7th September 2024. The conference, held in hybrid mode, brought together 129 delegates including teacher educators, teachers, research scholars, and M Ed & B Ed students to explore the future of teacher education in alignment with NEP 2020.
The first day began with an inaugural session. The event commenced with the commemoration of Late Thiruvallam N Atchutan Nair, freedom fighter and founder of BNV Trust by lighting the lamp by Shri A Suresh, managing director, BNV Trust Educational Institutions . The conference was presided over by Dr M S Geetha, Chairman, CTEF Kerala and Former Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Kerala. Principal Dr Lakshmi S welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering. The chief guest of the conference, honourable Principal Secretary, Govt.of Kerala Dr Raju Narayana Swamy IAS inaugurated the conference and delivered the inaugural address. During the ceremony, a Memorandum of Understanding (moU) was signed between BNVCTE and CTEF and Dr M S Geetha handed over the Institutional life membership to the Principal Dr. Lakshmi S. Dr G. Valsala, Former Principal, IASE, Thrissur delivered a special address and Dr Rajeswari K , Prof &Head, Centre for Research and Development, NVKSD College of Teacher Education, Attoor felicitated the event. The vote of thanks was proposed by Dr Sunikumari PM , Vice Principal and coordinator of the conference, BNVCTE.
The keynote address delivered by Dr. Protiva Rani Karmakar, Professor & Director (Former), Institute of Modern Language (IML), Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh, focussed on the “Role of Effective Teaching in Attaining Sustainable Development in Higher Education”. Dr. Karmaker emphasized the importance of empowering students to promote sustainable development.
The conference consisted of five sessions, featuring insightful talks and paper presentations by teacher educators, teachers, research scholars, and students.
The first session was led by Prof. (Dr) Brinda Bazeley, Head of the Dept of Education, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) , Shillong. Dr. Brinda analyzed the NEP 2020 and its implications in higher education. This was followed by Prof.(Dr). K Y Benedict’s , Principal, Mother Teresa College of Teacher Education, Perambra and Chairman, CTEF National -South zone, discussed transforming Teacher Education Institutions in the context of NEP 2020. The first day of the conference concluded with paper presentations, with 9 papers presented virtually and 11 papers presented offline.
The second day of the conference started with a session by Dr. Briju Thankachan, executive director, EdTech Society & Consultant in Instructional Design & Team based learning, on “Digital Platforms & Technological innovations of Teachers’ Professionalism”. This was followed by Prof. (Dr). Issac Paul, Government College of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram on the topic, “Generating Employability Skills: A Core Outcome of NEP 2020” and the final session of the conference was led by Shri. Jasimudeen S, Chief Librarian, St. Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor on the theme, “ AI Tools for Teaching and Research”. The pre-lunch session featured 14 delegates presenting papers on various sub themes of the conference.
The two-day conference concluded with a valedictory session, which included the commemoration of Late Thiruvallam N Atchutan Nair, Freedom fighter and the Founder of BNV Trust by lighting the lamp by Smt. Easwari Amma, Chairperson, BNV Trust. The welcome speech in this session was delivered by the Principal, Dr. Lakshmi S. This was followed by a valedictory address by Dr S Sreedevi, founder Principal, BNVCTE, and Former Principal, Government College of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram. The event also included a special address by Smt. Easwari Amma, Chairperson, BNV Trust. The resume of the conference was presented by Dr Sunikumari P M, Vice Principal and the coordinator of the conference, BNVCTE, and feedback from delegates was shared. The session concluded with a vote of thanks by Smt. Rekha L R, Assistant professor and IQAC coordinator, BNVCTE.
TWO DAY NATIONAL SEMINAR AT BUDDHA COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION MUTHUKULAM
THE FUTURE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE :PREDICTIONS & POSSIBILITIES
IN COLLABORATION WITH CTEF KERALA ( ON 27&28 JUNE 2024)
A Two Day National Seminar was hosted by Buddha College of Teacher Education, Muthukulam, on 27 &28 June 2024 in collaboration with Council For Teacher Education Foundation ( CTEF Kerala) based on the theme The Future of generative Artificial Intelligence: Predictions &Possibilities .
Prof (Dr) Nimmi Maria Oommen (Associate Professor, Titus II Teachers College Thiruvalla , & CTEF General Secretary) inaugurated the Two Day National Seminar.
Welcome Note was conveyed by Mr.Sreehari R, Seminar Convenor. Dr.K.Remadevi, Principal Buddha College of Teacher Education delivered the Presidential Address. Prof (Dr) A Sudharma delivered Keynote Session I and Dr.S.Jayan, Member Syndicate, University of Kerala delivered Keynote session II.
The Keynote Sessions were succeeded by a Technical Session on the Topic AI Tools in Education , by Mr .Paulson Paul, CEO and co-founder of Rubrics, an Educational Tech Start Up based in Bangalore.
The First Thematic Session was lead by Dr.Sameer Babu, Associate professor, Jamila Milia Islamia University, New Delhi. The Session was based on the Theme, Twenty First Century Skills, Rigorous Employability Challenges and AI State of Affairs.
The Second Thematic Session was lead by Dr George Varghese, Assistant Professor, Mount Tabor Training College, Pathanapuram. The session was based on the theme Future Trends in Education
Offline Paper Presentations were moderated during the Afternoon Session.
Second Day of the Two Day National Seminar was devoted to Online Paper Presentations. There were a total of Forty Online Paper Presentations moderated in Parallel Sessions. Panellists and presenters from across various disciplines, scholars, faculties and researchers espoused in a heated exchange of ideas and exploration
The Two Day National Seminar concluded with a Valedictory Session in Hybrid Mode.
Friday, October 4, 2024
REPORT ON THE CTEF ONLINE EXECUTIVE MEETINGDate: 30th September 2024
Monday, September 30, 2024
REPORT OF THE CTEF EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON 25 – 09 – 2024
REPORT OF THE CTEF EXECUTIVE MEETING HELD ON 25 – 09 – 2024
Time: 06.30 PM
Platform: Google Meet
Agenda
Discussion on Manual prepared in connection with various awards instituted by CTEF Kerala chapter
Members present
Dr.Sam V Daniel – Convenor– CTE Award Committee
Prof.Dr. Rajeswari K
Prof.Dr. K. Sivarajan
Prof.Dr. Bindu C M
Prof.Dr. Malini P M
Ex –Officio members
Dr. M.S. Geetha – Chairperson
Prof. Dr.Nimmi Maria Oommen - General Secretary
Dr.Premachandran P – Treasurer
REPORT
The meeting started at sharp 06.30 pm through Google meet platform. The meeting started by seeking blessings of God almighty through silent prayer.Dr.Nimmi Maria Oommen, General Secretary - CTEF welcomed the gathering and introduced the themes. Dr. M S Geetha presided over the meeting. She presented the agenda and requested all the committee members to actively contribute in the discussion. After effective academic deliberations, Dr.Premachandran P, Treasurer expressed vote of thanks in the meeting. The meeting came to an end by 08.15 PM.
Decisions Taken
Dr. M.S Geetha Chairman mentioned that Dr.Anilkumar K P, Principal DevakiAmma Memorial training college has expressed his interest to give an award for the B.Ed topper of University of Calicut under the name of CTEF. The award committee discussed this matter and came to a decision that in the upcoming international seminar, it is not possible to proclaim such an award as it is not approved by General Body. So at the time of seminar, this proposal can be put forward in the general body meeting for approval so that the award can be given next academic year onwards.
Dr. Sam V Daniel expressed his doubt about whether the mark allotted for general qualifications of part A is very low (15 marks) when considered. The meeting discussed on this concern and came to a conclusion that the present ratio, i.e, 15: 85 should be maintained.
Dr. K sivarajan expressed his views regarding the awards listed under item numbers 2 and 4. he opined that the general criteria mentioned for these two awards should be redefined to make some differentiation between these two awards. The award committee discussed this matter and agreed to make necessary changes in the criteria after careful scrutiny.
Dr.Nimmi Maria Oommen raised her doubt regarding whether the certificate courses are to be considered for weightages for various awards. Dr.Rajeswari K suggested that including certificate programmes for award screening will bring out certain confusions and and ensuring the authenticity of these certificate programmes is a tedious task. So considering these issues, Dr. M S Geetha with the consent of committee members had decided to avoid the certificate and diploma programmes from the screening process for various awards in Part A.
Dr. M.S Geetha on discussing with other members of the award committee had decided to split the 15 marks of Part A as follows;
Additional PG - 2 marks each ,limited to 6 Marks (Maximum 3 PGs)
NET/JRF - 2 Marks
PhD - 5 Marks
PDF - 2 Marks
For Dr.Soman Memorial Award, there was a doubt by Dr.Nimmi Maria Oommen that what does the administrative experience really means in the criteria. That is, whether the administrative experience is essential for a teacher who applies for this award.The committee members discussed thismatter and redefined the administrative experience as follows;
Administrative Experience - HOD/IQAC Coordinator/NAAC Coordinator/NCC/NSS/Exam Theory Chairman/ Practical Examination Chairman/ Board of Studies - Chairman/ Board of Studies Member/ Student Advisor/RUSA/ Research Head - 10 Marks
It was decided to send official emails for the sponsors of various awards for encouragingthemto donate the fund for various awards of CTEF to the Bank account of CTEF( to be an agendum for the next executive meeting)
The title of one award was clearly framed and mentioned in the brochure as Dr. N D Joshy MemorialAward .
Chairman Dr M S Geetha assured that all the relevant modifications suggested by the members are to be carried out and the fool proof Manual will be presented on the next executive meeting for their approval and onward transmission to website.
The meeting decided that General secretary should coordinate the matters related to finalization of Brochure of upcoming International conference by giving suggestions for improvement with the Host college DevakiAmma Memorial Training College, Chelambra
It was decided to conduct an urgent online executive committee meeting on 30th Monday September 2024 at 7.00 pm in connection with finalization/extension of the dates of application for Awards instituted by CTEF and the programme brochure for the Conference.
Report was prepared by: Dr.Premachandran P, Treasurer CTEF Kerala Chapter
Report submitted to: Dr. M.S. Geetha – Chairperson
Prof. Dr.Nimmi Maria Oommen - General Secretary
Dr. Sam V Daniel – Convenor –Award Committee
Dr.Rajeswari K - Award Committee Member
Dr. K. Sivarajan - Award Committee Member
Dr.Bindu C M - Award Committee Member
Dr.Malini P M - Award Committee Member
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Two-Day International Multidisciplinary Seminar on ‘Multi-Faceted Perspectives on Gender Education: Reaching the Unreached'
Two-Day International Multidisciplinary Seminar on ‘Multi-Faceted Perspectives on Gender Education: Reaching the Unreached'
Organized by: Titus II Teachers College, Tiruvalla in collaboration with Council for Educational Administration and Management (CEAM) and Council for Teacher Education Foundation Kerala State (CTEF)
Day I - 4th September 2024
Titus II Teachers college, Tiruvalla, in collaboration with The Council for Educational Administration and Management (CEAM) and Council for Teacher Education Foundation Kerala State (CTEF) has organized a 2 day International Multidisciplinary seminar on “Multifaceted Perspectives on Gender Education: Reaching the Unreached” happening in a blended mode on 4th and 5th of September 2024. The seminar is convened by Prof. Dr. Sunila Thomas, the Principal of Titus II Teachers College, coordinated by Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen and Mr. Pramod Thomas George, and assisted by student coordinators Sam Simon and Diya Susan Mathew.
On 4th September the first day of the seminar took place offline, sharp at 10.10 am in the auditorium of Titus II Teachers College. The dignitaries present for the day were Dr. V. M. Sasikumar, the Founder President of CEAM, India, Dr. M. S. Geetha, Former Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Kerala, and National Working President, CEAM, India, Dr. G. Valsala, Former Principal of IASE, Thrissur, and Chairperson, CEAM, Kerala., Prof. Dr. Savitha Mishra and Prof. Dr. Rajeshwari . K.
The day began with an impressive inaugural ceremony that commenced with a prayer setting an inclusive tone for the event. The welcoming address was given by Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen, the Seminar coordinator as well as the general Secretary of CEAM, throwing light towards the topic in concern. The presiding address was given by Prof. Dr. Sunila Thomas, Principal of Titus II Teachers college. The program was officially inaugurated by Dr. V. M. Sasikumar with his inaugural address wherein he shared his knowledge and insights on gender education. The keynote address for the day was given my Dr. M. S. Geetha whose vast expertise helped us in understanding the status of education at both local and national levels. The felicitation speech was given by Dr. G. Valsala whose powerful words emphasized the importance of understanding diverse gender perspective in today’s world.
The foremost highlight of the ceremony was the signing of MoU between Titus II Teachers college and CTEF which added an extra dimension to the seminar thus aiming to flourish a rich partnership among the college and the organization. After this a token of appreciation was given to each of the speakers thus marking an end to the inaugural ceremony with a vote of thanks by Sam Simon, the student coordinator.
After a short recess, the second session for the day commenced at 11.40am which involved the theme Presentation - I by Dr. Savitha Mishra on the topic: Gender Equality and Status of Women in India.
The third session was commenced after the lunch break 1.40pm which involved theme Presentation - II by Prof. Dr. Rajeshwari . K on the topic: Culture and Gender.
The fourth schedule for the day was the paper presentations by the participants from outside the Titus II Teachers college. There were a total of 7 presentations dealing various gender related topics. Along with that, there were 6 presentations by B.Ed. Students. The chairpersons for the event were Dr. Saramma Chandy & Dr. Betsy Joseph E. who gave in their comments for the presentations.
The last schedule of the day was online paper presentations at 6.30pm. Participants from outside the Titus II Teachers College presented their papers. There were 28 talks in all, covering a range of widely discussed gender-related subjects. The chairpersons for the event were Prof. Dr. Bindu .B, and Prof. Dr. Ancy A.S, Mar Theophilus Training College, Thiruvananthapuram, Prof. Dr. Asha Sindhu S.S, St. Thomas Training College, Thiruvananthapuram and Prof. Dr. Asha A K, Lords Universal College of Education, University of Mumbai. The chairpersons offered their feedback on the presentations.
This marked the end for the first day of the international seminar which all in together provided a platform for the exchange of ideas and experiences in the realm of gender education, with a focus on ensuring that education reaches even the most marginalized individuals.
Day II – 5th September 2024
The seminar commenced with a moment of silent prayer. Mrs. Veena .P. Viswam provided a brief summary of the discussions and presentations of the first day. The report was read to ensure that attendees were all informed about the key takeaways from the initial sessions. Ms. Neethu Mary Chacko extended a warm welcome to the participants, emphasizing the importance of the seminar's theme III and encouraging active engagement in the upcoming sessions.
Prof. Dr. Pramila Thapa delivered a powerful and informative presentation on the topic : Gender Disparity and Several Under Explored in Nepal. Her presentation highlighted on the often-overlooked contributions of women to the preservation and evolution of cultural traditions.
The second session for the day commenced at 10.40am which involved the theme Presentation - IV by Prof. Dr. Rashmi Singh on SDG 5 in Global Perspective.
The third session for the day commenced at 11.20 am which involved the theme Presentation - V by Prof. Dr. Mariamma Mathew on Gender Sensitization for Inclusive Development.
A short recess was given. The last schedule for the day was the paper presentations by the student teachers of the Titus II Teachers college. There were a total of 14 presentations dealing various gender related topics. The chairpersons for the event were Prof. Dr. Sam Thomas Joy and Prof. Dr. Suramya Mathai, Titus II Teachers college and Prof. Dr. Tara S Nair, NSS Training College Pandalam, who gave in their comments for the presentations. There were a total of 58 presentations in online and offline mode in this two day seminar. A total of 151 participants were there for this International Seminar.
The last session of the seminar was the valedictory function. Ms. Diya Susan Mathew, the student coordinator welcomed the gathering. Prof. Dr. Sunila Thomas, Principal and General convener of the seminar, marked the closure of the International Multidisciplinary Seminar on Gender Education, expressing joy and gratitude for the seminar’s success. She thanked the coordinators Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen and Mr. Pramod Thoams George and student coordinators Sam Simon and Diya Susan Mathew, who tirelessly worked behind the scenes. A particular highlight was the commendation of Rohan for efficiently managing the YouTube live streaming, ensuring the seminar reached a broader audience. And also she expressed her gratitude to the presenters, and participants for their contributions, highlighting the crucial role of teachers in fostering gender parity. She emphasized that teachers must not only instruct but also mold the next generation, instilling values of gender equality through lived experiences and education. She urged future educators to reflect on their duty to create a more equitable future, where gender parity is considered and encouraged in all aspects of life, inspiring attendees to embrace their role in shaping a better tomorrow.
Prof. Dr. Varghese K. Cheriyan, Principal of MACFAST College, Tiruvalla, delivered the valedictory address at the International Multidisciplinary Seminar on Gender Education, emphasizing the importance of parity and equality in education. He highlighted the progress made in achieving parity, with 100% enrollment of girls in education, but noted that true equality remains elusive. He stressed that equality means creating opportunities tailored to individual capabilities and potential, and called for methodological equality in learning. He reminded future educators of their critical role in promoting equality, particularly from a gender perspective, and urged them to teach mutual respect, confidence, and self-worth. His message resonated deeply, leaving the audience with the thought that teachers are agents of social change, with the power to instill values of respect, equality, and confidence in their students. Along with the valedictory function, celebrated teacher’s day. Ms. Riya Cheriyan delivered the vote of thanks.
The Two-Day International Multidisciplinary Seminar on 'Multi-Faceted Perspectives on Gender Education: Reaching the Unreached' provided a platform for rich discussions and knowledge sharing. The seminar thoroughly highlighted the multifaceted nature of gender education, the importance of cultural influences, and the need for inclusive and equitable approaches. The seminar contributed to ongoing efforts to promote gender equality and inclusive education. It is hoped that the insights and discussions from this seminar will inspire further research and actions to address the challenges in gender education and ensure access for all.
The seminar concluded with the singing of the National Anthem, symbolizing unity and shared commitment towards gender equality and education.