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.

REPORT ON THE CTEF ONLINE EXECUTIVE MEETINGDate: 30th September 2024

REPORT ON THE CTEF ONLINE EXECUTIVE MEETING

Date: 30th September 2024

Time: 7:00 PM

Platform: Google Meet

Members attended

Dr. M.S. Geetha – Chairperson, CTEF Kerala

Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen – General Secretary, CTEF Kerala Chapter

Dr. V.M. Sasikumar – Patron, CTEF South Zone

Dr. Premachandran P – Treasurer, CTEF

Prof. Dr. Rajeswari K

Dr. K.S. Sajan

Dr. Malini P.M.

Dr. K. Sivarajan

Dr. Saramma Chandy

Prof. Dr. Mariamma Mathew

Prof. Dr. Maya S

Dr. Sam V Daniel

Prof. Dr. V Reghu

Dr. K.P. Anilkumar

Dr. T S Nair

Joseph Kachayil

Dr. Anvar K

Dr. Bindu K.J.

Dr. Anila Chacko

Dr. M. Vijayakumari Amma

Dr. Anu Mukund

Ms. Sreekutty SS

Agenda Discussions

Annual Convention Brochure Preparation

Award manual and extension of date of announcement of Award application

New Membership Campaign

CTEF Fundraising Campaign

Other programs organised by CTEF

Other related matters with the permission of the Chair

Introduction:

The online executive meeting of the Council for Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF) was held on 30th September 2024 at 7:00 PM via Google Meet. The primary objective of the meeting was to discuss the progress of various scheduled programs, finalise key decisions regarding the upcoming CTEF Annual Convention, and address other organizational matters. 

Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen, General Secretary, CTEF Kerala Chapter welcomed the gathering. Dr. M.S. Geetha, Chairperson, CTEF Keralabegan the meeting by thanking Prof. (Dr.) Joju John, Prof. (Dr.) Maya S and the entire team from Mar Theophilus Training College, Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram for providing a platform to conduct an Awareness Programme on ITEP in collaboration with KSHEC constituted Committeeon 10/08/2024.

DECISIONS TAKEN 

Agenda 1: Annual Convention Scheduling and Preparation:

The CTEF Annual Convention, initially scheduled for 6th-8th February 2025, was rescheduled to 13th-15th February 2025 following discussions with national CTEF members. Dr. K.P. Anilkumar, Principal, Devaki Amma Memorial Training College, Chelambrawas tasked with finalizing the convention brochure, with a sense of urgency to release it as soon as possible. The registration fees were also finalized:

CTEF Members: Early bird Rs. 900, late bird Rs. 1000, and spot registration Rs. 1200.

Non-CTEF Members: Early bird Rs. 1000, late bird Rs. 1100, and spot registration Rs. 1200.

Research Scholars: Early bird Rs. 500, late bird Rs. 600, and spot registration Rs. 700.( for CTEF members Rs 100 will be less)

Students: Early bird Rs. 300, late bird Rs. 400, and spot registration Rs. 500.

The early bird registration will be open from 17th October 2024 to 31st December 2024, with late bird registration extending from 1st January to 12th February 2025. Spot registration will take place during the convention dates, 13th February to 15th February. The deadline for submitting abstracts is 15th December 2024, and full papers are due by 15th January 2025. 

The collaborating college for the convention will share its account number for handling registration payments, and Dr. M S Geetha proposed that the college should also provide awards, including the Prof. Vedamani Manuel award and awards for Ph.D. research scholars. Devaki Amma Memorial Training College, Chelambra agreed to contribute Rs. 10,000 to CTEF while Dr. V M Sasikumar, President, CEAM pledged Rs. 5000.

Agenda 2: Award manual and extension of date of announcement of Award application

The deadline for award applications was extended to 30th November 2024, with the announcement of winners scheduled for 15th January 2025. Dr. K S Sajan, NSS Training College, Ottapalam suggested updating award details on the CTEF website and incorporating a QR code or link into the brochure for ease of access. Candidates applying for awards will register through a Google Form, with their documents submitted as self-attested hard copies. The award manual, prepared by Dr. M.S. Geetha and Prof. (Dr.) Rajeshwari K, includes specific criteria and scoring for each award. It is divided into two sections: Part A covers basic candidate information, while Part B details the criteria for individual awards. The committee agreed to hold another online meeting to finalize the award manual and incorporate additional suggestions.

Agenda 3 :New Membership Campaign:

The executive members emphasised the need to actively promote the new membership campaign. Dr. M.S. Geetha proposed increasing the institutional membership fee from Rs. 2500 to Rs. 3000, pending approval at the general body meeting. Currently, CTEF has 43 institutional members, with PTM College of Education, Thiruvananthapuram and Sree Narayana Gurukripa B.EdCollege, Pothencode , Thiruvananthapuram recently joining. The membership fee for research scholars remains Rs. 500, though there was a discussion about offering life membership to research scholars once they transition into teacher educators. Dr. K S Sajan suggested streamlining the process by using an online Google Form for membership applications, which Dr. Premachandran P volunteered to add recently joined members.

Agenda 4: CTEF Fundraising Campaign:

Fundraising efforts were highlighted as critical for organizing the upcoming 25th-anniversary celebration and the CTEF Annual Convention without relying on external institutions for infrastructure support. The committee expressed gratitude to members who have already contributed, with Rs. 85,000 raised thus far. Dr. M S Geetha reiterated the importance of securing additional funds to ensure the smooth execution of the annual convention and future CTEF initiatives.

Agenda 5: Other Programs Organised by CTEF

Several colleges expressed interest in collaborating with CTEF on upcoming programs. Dr. M S Geetha also mentioned ongoing discussions for future collaborations. Buddha College of Teacher Education, Muthukulam organised a National seminar in collaboration with CTEF, Sree Narayana Training College, Nedunganda,Varkala will collaborate for Mathematics Day, and Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara will support a series of talks. Additionally, the international conference held in partnership with BNV College of Teacher Education, Thiruvallam was successfully concluded, while ITEP was conducted in collaboration with Mar Theophilus Training College, Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram. An international Gender Education Seminar was conducted by Titus II Teachers College , Tiruvalla in collaboration with CTEF.

The committee is also working to finalize MoUs with interested institutions, with 43 colleges currently signed up. Dr. V.M. Sasikumar suggested clarifying and updating the list of colleges that have formalized MoUs with CTEF.

Agenda 6: Other Related Matters with the Permission of the Chair

Other Matters:

E-content Development: Dr. K S Sajan agreed to provide a platform for recording and distributing e-content, which could be shared in collaboration with CTEF member institutions.

Foreign Collaboration:Prof. Dr. Maya S proposed notifying the Ministry of External Affairs about the CTEF conference, particularly since foreign delegates will be participating. Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oomen confirmed that since the current meeting is online, no immediate issues regarding foreign collaboration are expected.

Apology of Absence

Prof. (Dr.) K Y Benedict, Principal, Mother Theresa College of Education, Chelambra 

Conclusion:

The meeting concluded at 9:00 PM, with Dr. M.S. Geetha thanking the executive members for their active participation and contributions. Several action items were agreed upon, including the finalization of the convention brochure, the promotion of the fundraising campaign, and updates to the CTEF website regarding awards and memberships.

Date: 30th September 2024 Dr. M. S Geetha & Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen

                                                             Chairman & General Secretary

              Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen Dr. M.S. Geetha

      General Secretary, CTEF Chairman, CTEF

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

Meeting

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.