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MINUTES OF GENERAL BODY MEETINGS & REPORTS


1.MINUTES OF GENERAL BODY MEETINGS & REPORTS 2023-26


MINUTES OF THE GENERAL BODY MEETING

(May 6, 2023, at St. Joseph College of Teacher Education for Women, Ernakulam)


Agendum of the Meeting:

1.  General Election for new Office bearers for the term 2023-26

The General Body Meeting was held on May 6, 2023, at St. Joseph College of Teacher Education for Women, Ernakulam after the  Panel Discussion on ‘New Trends in Teacher Education’ organized by the College in collaboration with CTEF Kerala. The main agendum was the General election for the term 2023-26.


The following members were present.

1. Dr V M Sasikumar

2. Dr V. Reghu

3. Dr M. S. Geetha

4. Dr G. Valsala

5. Prof. (Dr) Geetha Janet Vitus

6. Dr Anvar K

7. Dr Anu Mukund

8. Dr Mariamma Mathew

9. Dr Premachandran P

10. Dr Saramma Chandy

11. Dr Kerala Sreemathy

12. Dr K. P. Anil Kumar

13. Prof. Rajeswari K.

14. Dr K. S. Sajan

15. Dr Bindu C. M.

16. Dr Pramod Dinakar

17. Dr Mariamma Mathew

18. Dr Madhubala Jayachandran

19. Dr Sr Alice Joseph

20. Dr Joby

21. Ms.Sheeba A. S.

22. Ms.Nissamol Maria Mathew

23. Ms.Regin George

24. Ms.Reshmi R. K.

25. Mr.Suneer Babu A.

26. Ms.Beena B. S.

27. Dr Sam V Daniel

28. Dr K. Anvar

29. Dr T. S. Nair

30. Dr Dinimol Jacob

31. Dr Betty P. J.

32. Dr T. K. Mathew

33. Dr Smitha Jose

34. Ms.Preetha Gopalakrishnan

35. Neena Thankappan


Members who intimated leave of absence:




  1. Prof. Jacob Mathew

  2. Prof.Dr Muhammed Unni Aiyas Musthafa

  3. Dr Sindhya V.

  4. Dr Anu Krishnan

  5. Dr Bindhu K. J.

  6. Dr Malini P. M.

  7. Dr Asha J. V.

  8. Dr K. Sivarajan

  9. Dr Bindhu K. J.


The election procedure to select the new office bearers of CTEF for the term 2023-26 started at 12:00 pm.


The Following members were elected as office bearers.

Patron: Dr Grace Annie Mathews

Chairman: Dr M. S. Geetha

General Secretary: Dr Pramod Dinakar

Treasurer: Dr Premachandran P.

State Coordinator: Dr Anvar K


Advisory Board Members: Dr T. K. Mathew (President)

Dr Sam V. Daniel (Vice President)

Dr Madhubala Jayachandran


Vice Chairpersons: Dr G Valasala

Dr Rajeswari K

Dr Anil Kumar K P

Dr Bindu CM

Secretaries: Dr Mariamma Mathew

Dr Sajan S

Dr Anu Mukund


Executive Members: Dr T. Sundaresan Nair

Dr Kerala Sreemathi T.

Dr Saramma Chandy


The chairman was entrusted to expand the committee at the earliest and was asked to convene an executive committee online nominating new members and retaining a few old members.


2. MINUTES OF THE FIRST ONLINE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (ECM) OF THE NEW OFFICER BEARERS 2023-26 

(May 15, 2023, on Google Meet)


The General Body elected the following members as the Office Bearers for the term 2023-26.


Patron: Prof. A. Sukumaran Nair

Prof. A. Abdul Vahab

Most Rev. Dr Joseph Mar Thomas

Dr Grace Anne Mathews


Ex Officio Members: Dr V. M. Sasikumar (Patron, CTEF National - South Zone)

Dr K.Y. Benedict (Chairman, CTEF National - South Zone)


Advisory Board Members: Dr T. K. Mathew (President)

Dr B. Krishna Prasad

Dr Sam V. Daniel (Vice President)

Dr M. Vijaya Kumari Amma 

Dr Madhubala Jayachandran


Academic Consultants: Prof. V. Reghu

Prof. K. Sivarajan

Prof. Muhammed Unni Alias Mustafa

Prof. Geetha Janet Vitus

Prof. Asha J. V.


Chairman: Dr M. S. Geetha


Vice Chairmen: Prof. K. Jacob Mathew

Dr G. Valsala

Prof. Rajeswari K.

Dr K. P. Anil Kumar

Prof. Bindu C. M.


General Secretary: Dr Pramod Dinakar


Treasurer: Dr Premachandran P.


State Coordinator: Dr K Anvar


Academic Coordinator: Dr Nimmy Maria Oommen


Secretaries: Dr Malini P. M.

Dr Mariamma Mathew

Dr K. S. Sajan

Dr Issac Paul

Dr Sankara Narayanan Paleeri

Dr Bindhu K. J. 

Dr Anila Chacko

Dr Anu Mukund


Executive Members: Dr T. Sundaresan Nair

Dr Sindhya V.

Dr (Sr) Alice Joseph

Dr M. Omanaseelan

Dr Joseph Kacharayil

Dr Arun Kumar P.

Dr Kerala Sreemathi T.

Dr Saramma Chandy

Dr Happy P. V.

Dr M. Jayachandran

Dr Joju John

Dr Maya S.

Dr Niranjana K. P.

Dr Anees Muhammed

Dr Sheeja Kumari T. R.

Dr Anu Krishnan

Dr Geetha Nair

Dr Naisal S. A.

Dr Bindu T. V.



3.MINUTES OF THE SECOND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (ECM) OF CTEF KERALA 2023-26  (Offline Mode)

Govt. College of Teacher Education, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram  

June 10, 2023, at 10:30 AM


Agenda of the meeting:

  1. Approval of Minutes of the Executive Committee (online) held on 15.05.2023

  2. Oath Taking ceremony of new Office Bearers

  3. Income details (Account balance) 

  4. Planning of activities for the period 2023-26

  5. Assigning  duties  and responsibilities to the new office bearers

  6. Review of Inauguration of Online Talk Series organized by Peet Memorial training College, in collaboration with CTEF and DIET Alappuzha

  7. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair


Members Present:

  1. Dr V. M. Sasikumar

  2. Dr Grace Anne Mathews

  3. Dr M.S.Geetha

  4. Dr Pramod Dinakar

  5. Dr Premachandran P

  6. Dr K Rajeswari

  7. Dr V Reghu

  8. Dr G Valsala

  9. Dr T Sundaresan Nair

  10. Dr Anu Mukund

  11. Dr Malini P M

  12. Ms Geetha Nair

  13. Dr Sheeja Kumari T R

  14. Dr Mariamma Mathew

  15. Dr M Jayachandran

  16. Dr Saramma Chandy

  17. Dr Maya.S

  18. Dr Kerala Sreemathi T

  19. Dr Madhubala Jayachandran

  20. Dr M Vijaya Kumari Amma

  21. Dr Bindu K J

  22. Dr Asha J V


 The following members informed their inability to attend the meeting:

Leave of absence

  1. Dr T. K. Mathew

  2. Dr Sam V Daneil

  3. Dr K. Sivarajan

  4. Prof. Geetha Janet Vitus

  5. Dr Muhammed Unni alias Mustafa

  6. Dr Issac Paul

  7. Dr Bindhu C. M.

  8. Dr Anvar K

  9. Dr Nimmi Maria Oommen

  10. Dr (Sr.) Alice Joseph

  11. Dr Bindu T V


The meeting started with a silent prayer, and Dr M. S. Geetha, Chairperson, CTEF, announced the agenda of the meeting. Dr Pramod Dinakar welcomed the gathering 


Dr M. S. Geetha initiated discussions on the agenda items


AGENDUM 1: Approval of Minutes of the Executive Committee (online) held on 15.05.2023

Dr Pramod Dinakar read out the report of the last First ECM held on May, 15th on Google Meet. The minutes of the meeting were approved with some minor modifications suggested by the members.


AGENDUM  2: Oath-Taking Ceremony of New Office Bearers

Oath-Taking Ceremony for the new members was held where Dr V. M. Sasikumar read out the oath to Dr M S Geetha, the Chairman, and she then read out the oath to the other members of the Committee to be sworn in. 


AGENDUM 3: Income details (Account Balance) 

Dr K Rajeswari, former General Secretary, CTEF, read out the income details. She explained that a fixed deposit of Rs. 2,00,000/- is in SBI, City Branch, Thiruvananthapuram, and a balance of Rs. 99,811/- is in the account as savings. 


AGENDUM 4 & 5:  Planning of activities for the period 2023-26 and Assigning  duties  and responsibilities to the new office bearers

The Chairman, after discussion in the committee, announced the duties and responsibilities of the members of the Executive Committee..


Names & Duties and Responsibilities of  Executive Members

  1. Programmes

Secretary-In-Charge: Dr Mariamma Mathew  (Convener)

Vice Chairperson: Dr Rajeswari K

Executive Members: Dr Joju John

Dr Joseph Kacharayil

Dr Arun Kumar P

Dr Anees Mohammed

Dr Alice Joseph



  1. Research-Related Programmes

Secretary-In-Charge: Dr Malini P M (Convener)

Executive Members: Dr Maya S

Dr Sam V Daniel

Dr Niranjana K P

Dr Omanaseelan

Additional Support: Dr  Rajeswari K

Dr  Asha J V



  1. Website / Blog / IT-Related Items

Secretary-In-Charge: Dr Sajan K S (Convener)

Dr Pramod Dinakar

Additional Support: Dr Nimmi Maria Oommen 



  1. Publications

Secretary-in-Charge: Dr Anila Chacko (Convener)

Vice Chairperson: Prof. Dr Bindu C M 

Executive Members: Dr Kerala Sreemathi T.

Dr Saramma Chandy

Dr Premachandran



  1. Membership Drive

Secretary-In-Charge: Dr Sankara Narayan Paleeri (Convener)

Vice Chairperson: Dr Anil Kumar K. P.

Executive Members: Dr Anu Krishnan

Dr Bindu T. V.



  1. Programmes under University Departments and Govt. Colleges of Teacher Education

Secretary-In-Charge: Dr Issac Paul (Convener)

Vice Chairperson: Dr G. Valsala

Executive Members: Dr Sindhya V.

Dr M. Jayachandran

Dr Happy P. V.



  1. DIETs / TTIs / Gen. Education Dept.-Related Programmes

Secretary-in-Charge: Dr Bindu K. J. (Convener)

Guidance: Prof. V. Reghu

Executive Members: Dr Sheeja Kumari T. R.

Dr Geetha Nair

Dr Naisal S. A.



  1. Internal Auditing 

Members: Dr T. Sundaresan Nair 

Dr Issac Paul

Additional Support Prof. K. Jacob Mathew



  1. Office Secretary: Dr Anu Mukund 



AGENDUM 6:  Review of Inauguration of Online Talk Series organized by Peet Memorial training College, in collaboration with CTEF and DIET Alappuzha

Dr Mariamma Mathew, Secretary CTEF Kerala and Principal Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikkara talked about the Online talk series PMTC is conducting in collaboration with CTEF. She explained on the fortnightly talk series, #The Free Voice, initiated by Peet Memorial College of Teacher Education in collaboration with DIET, Alappuzha and CTEF on June 2, 2023, with a talk by Prof. Dr Geetha Janet Vitus, Former Head, Department of Education, University of Kerala, on Sustainable Happiness. Dr Mariamma said that the talk series intends to bring a multitude of disciplines to talk on cases and causes that truly matter. She also added that this was done with the wholehearted support of DIET Alappuzha, wherein Dr Bindu K. J. played a very big role. She also suggested that the next talk will be regarding the POCSO act and its implications.


Dr Bindu K. J., Principal, DIET, Alappuzha, opined that awareness talks on more subjects are essential. It is necessary to spread awareness on POCSO Act among teacher educators and teachers. Programmes on  POCSO cases as well as Juvenile Justice Act are to be organized with Peet and CTEF shortly. She added that it was as per the directions of the High Court, Kerala, the Act was included in the B.Ed. curriculum. Nonetheless, she offered her wholehearted support and association of DIET, Alappuzha with CTEF. 


AGENDUM 7: Any other matter with the permission of the chair

Handing Over of Documents:

Dr K Rajeswari, former General Secretary and presently Vice-Chairperson  CTEF, handed over the mutes books, cash book, account passbooks, FD receipts, Memetos,  Awards, and other documents to the General Secretary Dr. Pramod Dinakar. The details are given in the annexure. 


While responding to the question of the total strength of CTEF so far, she informed that there was ambiguity regarding the exact number of life members that CTEF Kerala Chapter has. However, as of now, CTEF has 968 life members and 45 institutional memberships. D. V. M Sasikumar insisted that the list of CTEF members should be updated. 


Dr T. Sundaresan Nair said that it is necessary that we maintain a register for writing the new registrations to which Dr. V. Reghu, Academic Consultant, added that we maintain the register with the latest email IDs, addresses and contact details of the life members. He also added that a photocopy of the minute book has to be maintained as well. 


Furthermore, Explaining the need to have a firm financial background for CTEF, Kerala Chapter, Dr T. Sundaresan Nair put forward the following suggestions.

  1. A plan of action is required in each and every meeting which the General Secretary has to come up with.

  2. There has been not much financial gain for CTEF lately for which the Treasurer has to come up with different plans. If we have enough funds, we would be able to provide even TA/DA to the members travelling from afar.

  3. For that, research methodology classes can be organized with a minimum fee of Rs. 1000/- per head. 

  4. The GS and Chairman can refrain from the duties of the Treasurer and the Treasurer has to maintain clear-cut records and plan of action regarding the financial issues.

  5. If CTEF is organizing programmes in collaboration with institutions, CTEF can claim 10% of the fee charged by the organizations. 

  6. We can also plan on getting ICSSR Projects.

  7. If an Executive Committee Member is absent from three consecutive meetings ( either online or offline) or is absent without giving leave of absence he/she will be removed from the committee without prior intimation,


Dr TSN suggested the following which were enumerated as feedback after auditing. 

  1. The financial year of the CTEF should be fixed by the Exe. Committee either January to   December or April to March of each year like all other agencies.

  2. Treasurer should be entrusted to maintain the cash book regularly against the present practice of maintaining all work by the General Secretary.

  3. The treasurer will be responsible for presenting all the details of income and expenditure in all ECs and General Body meetings.

  4. The Treasurer is responsible for keeping all the vouchers/receipts on par with the cash book. 

  5. Payment will be done strictly based on receipts/vouchers duly approved/signed by Secretary/President. 

  6. All cash awards should be given as cheques of the CTEF.

  7. All donations should be received by giving receipts.  

  8. Full address of the new enrolment of members should be written in the receipts for further reference.  


Other Discussions held and Decisions Made:

  1. If an Executive Committee Member is absent in three consecutive meetings (either online or offline) or is absent without giving leave of absence he/she will be removed from the Committee without prior intimation.



  1. Dr Sheeja and  Mrs Geetha Nair were asked to join Dr Bindu K. J. in organizing talks on POCSO cases as well as the Juveline Justice Act and other current themes of social relevance and to plan accordingly with other DIETS and TTIs in collaboration with CTEF.



  1. The first proposal submitted by Dr K. S. Sajan regarding the launching of a website for CTEF in which he would be the one to design, launch, and update the same was accepted.



  1. Treasurer should be entrusted to maintain the cash book regularly against the present practice of maintaining all work by the General Secretary.



  1. Starting a YouTube channel for CTEF  for uploading the e-content developed for research methodology classes by pooling the expertise of CTEF members as Resource Persons.


Then, Dr Premachandran P., Treasurer, proposed the vote of thanks and the meeting ended with lunch at 1:30 pm.


Some of the photographs of the ECM are given below.









4.MINUTES OF THE THIRD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (ECM) OF CTEF KERALA 2023-26  (Online Mode)

July 24, 2023, at 07:00 PM

On Google Meet


The third meeting of Executive Committee Members of CTEF Kerala was held on July 24, 2023, Monday, at 7.00 pm on Google Meet (online mode) with the following agenda:-


Agenda of the Meeting:

  1. CTEF Annual Convention 2023-’24 - Planning

  2. Review of Online Talk Series organized by Peet Memorial Training College, in collaboration with CTEF and DIET Alappuzha

  3. Status of Website

  4. Planning and Organisation of other events

  5. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair 


The following members were present.

  1. Dr VM Sasikumar

  2. Dr M.S.Geetha

  3. Dr G. Valsala

  4. Dr Anila Chacko

  5. Prof. (Dr) Geetha Janet Vitus

  6. Dr Premachandran P

  7. Dr Sam V Daniel

  8. Dr K. Anvar

  9. Prof. Rajeswari K.

  10. Dr Bindu C. M.

  11. Dr Pramod Dinakar

  12. Dr Anu Mukund

  13. Dr Jacob Mathew

  14. Dr Bindhu K. J.

  15. Dr Malini P. M.

  16. Dr Asha J. V.

  17. Dr Bindhu K. J.

  18. Dr Nimmy Maria Oommen

  19. Dr (Sr) Alice Joseph

  20. Dr Joseph Kacharayil

  21. Dr Saramma Chandy

  22. Dr Anees Muhammed

  23. Dr Kerala Sreemathi T

  24. Dr Madhubala Jayachandran

  25. Dr Happy PV


Members who intimated leave of absence:

  1. Dr M Jayachandran


The meeting started with a silent prayer initiated by the Chairman Dr M S Geetha, followed  by the welcome speech by the Gen. Secretary (GS) Dr Pramod Dinakar. The Chairman  initiated the discussion wherein the GS read out the decisions taken during the last ECM. 

The Chairman emphasized the need for the quorum in an ECM as it is extremely necessary for  the proceedings to be valid. 


Agendum I: CTEF Annual Convention 2023-’24 - Planning 

Four Colleges, viz., (i)St. Joseph’s Training College for Women (SJTCW), Ernakulam; (ii)Peet  Memorial Training College (PMTC), Mavelikkara, (iii)St. Thomas Training College (STTC),  Mukkolakkal; (iv)SN Gurukripa Training College (SNGTTC), Pothencode had shown interest  in conducting the CTEF Annual Convention 2023-24 in January-February 2024. 

As STTC and SJTCW had previously hosted CTEF programmes at their premises, preference  was given to PMTC and SNGTC and from that, PMTC was nominated to be the next host of  the CTEF Annual Convention 2023-24 provided they have no inconvenience. PMTC was  nominated as it is around the central part of the State, and no programmes were ever organized  in the Alleppey district. The Chair conveyed our gratitude to the rest of the three colleges for  offering their willingness to hold the same. 


Agendum II: Review of Online Talk Series organised by Peet Memorial Training College,  in collaboration with CTEF and DIET Alappuzha 

Though there is a good number of faculty members participating in the programme, the  students’ participation is very low. More participation from the members of CTEF was  requested. More participation from the DIETs can be sought and Dr Bindu KJ was entrusted to  do that work The Chairman again requested the executive members to ensure their  participation in the talk. 


Agendum III: Status of Website 

As Dr Sajan was not present in the meeting, the agendum is proposed to be discussed in the  next ECM. 


Agendum IV: Planning and Organisation of other Events 

(i) CTEF can collaborate and organize research methodology classes in colleges for 5-7 days  which is a need of the hour. Dr Malini , Dr Maya and Dr Rajeswari were entrusted to discuss  the matter deeply and inform decisions to the executive committee. 

(ii) An International Conference (in blended mode) with MG University on Teacher  Development and Capacity Building under NEP 2020 is yet another suggestion from Prof. Dr  Asha JV from SPS Kottayam and she has requested CTEF to be the co-host of the same. It is  proposed to be held in November-December 2023 which is an ideal time for international conferences and Dr Asha opined that Keynote Speakers can be availed from the RP pool of  CTEF. If there is an international guest, the keynote address can be held online as well. Dr  Asha has informed us that UGC is funding the conference and that minimum stationery can be provided by the Dept. Though there will be a registration fee, CTEF may have to bear/share the cost of the honorariums, if necessary, for the resource persons from the Registration fee.  Reputed teacher educators (from CTEF inside and outside)who are ready to volunteer can also be approached for the same. Dr VM Sasikumar, the Patron, CTEF South zone can also be approached for getting the International Resource persons in this context. 


Agendum V: Other items discussed with the permission of the Chair 

a. Charity 

Prof. Jacob Mathew proposed to have a Charity Wing for CTEF to raise funds for the CTEF  members when in dire medical need. It shall only be for the CTEF members (relatives not included). Prof Jacob Mathew was entrusted to do further steps relating to the same, to fulfill the programme into a reality in consultation with Dr. V.M. Sasikumar, Dr. Sam V. Daniel and the ex officio members (Charman, Gen Secretary, Treasurer). 

b. ITEP 

Dr Anila Chacko enquired about the measures taken by CTEF to check the feasibility/ existence of self-financing colleges once ITEP is introduced to which the Chair confirmed that a different meeting would be held in this regard. 

c. CTEF Annual Awards 

A discussion was held on the awards instituted by CTEF that are to be distributed at the Annual  Conference every year. The following members were selected for the committee in addition to the Ex Officio members (Charman, Gen Secretary, Treasurer).  

Convenor: Prof. Dr Rajeswari K 

Committee Members: 1. Dr Sam V Daniel 

2. Dr Saramma Chandi 

3. Dr Anees Muhammed 

4. Dr Bindhu CM 

5. Dr Bindhu K J 

6. Prof. Dr Asha JV 

7. Dr VM Sasikumar (South Zone) 


The Committee Convenor was entrusted to announce the date of the final submission of the application after discussing the initial details with the committee members. 

d. Signing of MoU 

A discussion regarding the signing of the MoU with host institutions was also carried out. The decisions are as follows: 

(i) An MOU will be signed with PMTC for holding the annual convention and for conducting the fortnightly programmes in collaboration with CTEF, Kerala Chapter. The MOU will be signed for a period of three years (can be extended later if needed) on a stamp paper worth Rs.  100/-. The host institution will be intimated the same. 

(ii) If other institutions approach CTEF for collaboration for organizing programmes CTEF is happy to sign MoUs with those institutions. There will be a clause stating that only institutional members can sign an MOU with CTEF and if there is no membership, they need to be a member first and then go for the MOU. 


The meeting ended at 8:30 pm with a vote of thanks from Treasurer, Dr Premachandran.


Decisions Taken: 

  1. CTEF Annual Convention 2023-24 will be held at PMTC in January-February 2024.

  2. The already existing Programmes Team will oversee organizing the same The Sub Committee for organizing the same can be constituted. 

  3. The Award Committee convener was entrusted to announce the date of the final submission of the application after discussing the details with the committee members.

  4. Regarding the fortnightly talk series conducted by PMTC, more participation from the  ECMs of CTEF is requested and they will be holding the fortnightly talk series on  Fridays from now on. More participation from other DIETs shall be sought. 

  5. Mar Theophilus Training College (MTTC) will be requested to organize the  Research Methodology classes this time and if they have any inconvenience, St.  Joseph’s Training College for Women, Ernakulam, will be requested for the same.

  6. Dr Manini and Dr Maya will be responsible for organizing Online E-Content development sessions and they will be updating it to CTEF at the earliest regarding the same. 

  7. An International Conference on Teacher Development and Capacity Building under  NEP 2020 shall be organized in November-December 2023 with MG University, CTEF as the co-host. The Sub-Committee of Programmes can collaborate as needed. 

  8. Farook College is planning to collaborate with CTEF and Dr Anees Muhammad will coordinate with the College and CTEF. 

  9. Dr T. K. Mathew and Dr Nimmi Maria Oommen have also promised to organize programmes in their colleges. 

  10. Prof., Jacob Mathew, the Vice Chairman of CTEF in consultation with Dr. V. M.  Sasikumar and Dr. Sam V. Daniel, shall plan on starting a Charity Wing for CTEF after considering the pros and cons and only after doing thorough homework. It would be only for CTEF members (relatives not included). 

  11. An MOU will be signed with PMTC for holding the Annual convention and for conducting the Fortnightly programmes in collaboration with CTEF, Kerala Chapter. 




























5.MINUTES OF THE FOURTH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING (ECM) OF CTEF KERALA 2023-26  (Online Mode)

September 4, 2023, at 07:30 PM

On Google Meet


The fourth meeting of Executive Committee Members of CTEF Kerala was held on September 24, 2023, Monday, at 7:30 pm on Google Meet (online mode) with the following agenda:-


Agenda of the Meeting:

  1. CTEF Kerala Annual Convention 2023 - Planning

  2. Award Committee Updates

  3. Research Wing  E-Content Development updates

  4. Website Development updates

  5. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair


The following members were present.

  1. Dr (Sr) Alice Joseph

  2. Dr Anees Muhammed

  3. Dr Anila Chacko

  4. Dr Anu Mukund

  5. Prof. Dr Asha J. V.

  6. Dr Bindu K. J.

  7. Dr Bindu T. V.

  8. Dr Bindhu C. M.

  9. Dr Happy PV

  10. Dr K. S. Sajan

  11. Dr M.S. Geetha

  12. Dr Madhubala Jayachandran

  13. Dr Malini P. M.

  14. Dr Mariamma Mathew

  15. Dr Naisal Sherieff

  16. Dr Nimmy Maria Oommen

  17. Dr Niranjana K P

  18. Dr Pramod Dinakar

  19. Dr Premachandran P

  20. Prof. Rajeswari K.

  21. Dr Sam V Daniel

  22. Dr V Reghu

  23. Dr V.M. Sasikumar

  24. Dr T.S. Nair

  25. Prof. Dr Musthafa


Members who intimated leave of absence:

  1. Dr Grace Anne Mathews


The meeting started with a silent prayer initiated by the Chairman Dr M S Geetha, followed by the welcome speech by the Gen. Secretary (GS) Dr Pramod Dinakar. The Chairman initiated the discussion wherein the GS read out the decisions taken during the last ECM. 

The Chairman emphasized the need for the quorum in an ECM as it is extremely necessary for  the proceedings to be valid. 

Agendum I: CTEF Annual Convention 2023-’24 - Planning 

Peet Memorial Training College (PMTC) has been nominated as the venue for the annual convention 2023-24 and without any further delay, the preparations need to be done.

Dr Mariamma Mathew, Principal, PMTC, presented the themes which have to be finalized. The two major themes suggested were:

  1. Humanistic Values and Digital Era

  2. Quality Enhancement through Innovative Teaching-Learning Strategies for the 21st Century

Dr V. Reghu suggested the need to put the spotlight on NEP 2020 and its implementation and if required, resource persons can even be invited from outside Kerala. He also suggested that the issues raised by ITEP and the future of colleges are also of vital importance and need to be emphasized.

Dr Musthafa, outlined the importance and relevance of including the outcome-based approach as one of the themes along with the problems in evaluation while teaching tech-savvy/digitally well-versed students.

Dr Asha JV wanted to accentuate the role of NEP in quality enhancement in the second theme. She also seconded Dr Musthafa’s suggestions.

Dr Madhubala suggested including language-related themes as well.

Dr Anees Muhammed opined that the second theme can accommodate the aforementioned suggestions and hence the second theme can be accepted. Furthermore, he suggested having a session on the core theme.


Dr. V. Reghu strongly objected to the idea of having the '21st Century' in the theme, asserting that predicting the advancements and changes the future holds is inherently uncertain. He again underscored the inclusion of NEP 2020 in the theme as nothing has been implemented to date, once implemented, how it will unfold, etc. and suggested having ‘emerging trends…’ or a theme in line with it. 


Dr Nimmi Oommen informed that ‘emerging trends…’ has been a recurrently used theme in conferences and seminars lately and it will fail to captivate the necessary attention here.


The themes can be decided upon later in another meeting of the programme committee (involving Dr Rajeswari K., Dr V. Reghu, Dr. Malini P.M., etc.).


The dates of the Annual Convention will be January 18-20, 2023.


It will be held in blended mode with the first day completely online and the second and the third day offline with online paper presentation sessions in the evenings as well so as to ensure maximum participation. 


The registration fees are as given below.


Participant

Early Bird in INR

Late Bird in INR

Spot Registration in INR

Research Scholar/MEd Student

900

1000

1300

Professionals

1000

1200

1500

CTE Members 

800

1100

1400


For Awards, the application fee needs to be remitted, the screenshot of which needs to be uploaded in the Google Form sent out.


The registration fees will be directed to the online account of the PMTC.


The programme coordinator will be Dr Velayudhan Nair, the convener Dr Mariamma Mathew and the rest of the PMTC faculty members will form the committee members.


The Resource Persons can be the CTEF members who will be more than willing to volunteer; TA can be offered.


The annual convention being international, international figures shall be there as RPs and the sessions can be done online. 


The venue and the programme shall be in strict adherence to the CTEF norms and standards.


If the Higher Education Council’s approval is sought, the College shall do it on its own, but only for the teachers and faculty members. The students need not be given this certification.


The College shall deposit an amount of Rs. 10000/- with CTEF in connection with conducting the annual convention.


The food can be provided to the participants from the registration fees.


The College has to collaborate with the State Coordinator of CTEF, Dr Anvar, as well while planning and implementing.

















6.MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL (PREPLANNING) MEETING ON ANNUAL CONVENTION 2024 OF CTEF KERALA 2023-26

October 27, 2023, at 10:30 AM

At Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara


The special ​meeting consisting of 12 officials of CTEF and 11 staff members of Peet Memorial Training College started at 10:30 a.m. with a silent prayer which was followed by the welcome speech by the Principal Prof. (Dr.)Mariamma Mathew. She expressed her sincere thanks to the CTEF members for selecting Peet Memorial Training College for hosting the seminar in the month of January. Welcome speech was followed by the presidential address by Dr M.S. Geetha, Chairman, CTEF, Kerala. She provided a gist of agenda to be discussed further. Dr Pramod Dinakar who is the General Secretary of CTEF, Kerala explained the conference objectives in an elaborate manner. He also emphasized that this meeting is a micro-level planning about the seminar that is to be held on 18th, 19th and 20th of January 2024. Thereafter, the brochure was released formally by Dr M. S. Geetha and Prof. (Dr.) Mariamma Mathew and was handed over to Dr. Grace Annie Mathews who is the patron of CTEF, Kerala. Dr MS Geetha appreciated Dr. Velayudhan Nair T. for preparing the brochure for the seminar. Dr. Velayudhan Nair T. provided detailed information about the conference updates. He explained the names of the in-charges and convenors of various committees to be involved in the seminar. He initiated a discussion on the draft of the programme schedule for the conference. Effective discussions were conducted about the program and necessary rectifications were made. Clarifications regarding online and offline paper presentations were given by the chairman Dr. M.S. Geetha. New panel presenters and resource persons were incorporated in a different session as per the suggestions given by the ctf members. The committees included CTEF members and faculty of Peet Memorial Training College. Budget structure prepared by institution was discussed and necessary modifications were made. Following committees were constituted for the smooth conduction of the seminar.


Organising Committee

Dr MS Geetha

Dr Mariamma Mathew

Dr Pramod Dinakar

Dr Velayudham Nair T.


Programme Committee

Dr. Sony Mary Varghese 

Prof. Rajeshwari K

Prof. Nimmi Maria Oommen

Dr. Anwar K.


Stage and Registration 

Dr. Elizabeth Joshua

Ms. Aishwarya KS

Dr. Premachandran

Dr Bindu KJ

Dr Anu Mukund

Dr Naisal S. A.


Reception Committee

Mrs.Sherin CS

Dr Grace Annie Mathews

Dr. KP Anil Kumar

Dr Sarama Chandy


Food and Accommodation 

Dr Mumthas S.

Dr Renjini K R.

Mr Biju David

Mr. Smiju Thankachan

Dr. G. Valasala

Dr. Sam V Daniel

Dr. T K. Mathew


Finance

Dr. Alie Molly Verghis

Mrs. Gigi K Varghese 

Dr. Prema Chandran

Prof. Jacob Mathew


Media and Publicity 

Dr. Mumthas S.

Mr. Biju David

Dr Pramod D


Certificates Committee 

Dr. Chitra S

Dr. Siva Priya KR

Dr. V.M Sasikumar


Technical Support

Sri.Tony Cherian 

Sri Roy Philip

Dr. Sajan K.S.


Discipline Committee

Dr. Alie Molly Verghis

Mrs. Anumol Joseph

Mrs. Princy


Documentation and Publication

Dr. Velayudhan Nair

Sri. Tony Cherian

Dr. Anila Chacko

Dr. Anu Mukund





7.MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF CTEF KERALA 2023-26

December 20, 2023, at 8:00 PM

on Google Meet


A special Executive Committee Meeting of CTEF Kerala was held on December 20, 2023, Wednesday, at 8:00 pm on Google Meet (online mode) with the following agenda:-


Agenda of the Meeting:

1. Announcement of CTEF Kerala Awards 2023

2. CTEF Annual Convention and International Conference - updates

3. E-content development – updates

4. Website – updates 

5. Newsletter – status

6. Membership campaign - updates

7. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair 


The link for joining the Google Meet was: https://meet.google.com/cmv-fjaq-fvb 


The following members were present.

  1. Dr. Anil Kumar

  2. Dr. Anila Chacko

  3. Dr. Anu Mukund

  4. Dr. Arun Kumar P.

  5. Dr. Bindhu C M

  6. Dr. Jacob Mathew

  7. Dr. Joseph Kacharayil

  8. Dr. K. Y. Benedict

  9. Dr. M S Geetha

  10. Dr. Madhubala Jayachandran

  11. Dr. Malini P.M

  12. Dr. Mariamma Mathew

  13. Dr. Nimmioommen

  14. Dr. Pramod Dinakar

  15. Dr. Rajeswari K Kamalamma

  16. Dr. Reghu V

  17. Dr. Sony Mary Varghese

  18. Dr. V M Sasikumar

  19. Dr. Valsala Thampan


The meeting started with a silent prayer to pay respect to the deceased, Dr. Thulasi, the late husband of Dr. Valsala of NSS Pandalam Training College and a welcome by the GS, Dr. Pramod Dinakar. The chairman initiated the discussion on the agenda and the following decisions were taken.


1. Announcement of CTEF Kerala Awards 2023

The awards suggested by the Award Committee (Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen, Convenor, Award Committee; Dr. KY Benedict, Chairman, CTEF South Zone, & Dr. VM Sasikumar, Chairman, Award Committee) were passed by the ECM and were declared as given below.

  1. Dr K Sivadasan Pillai Memorial Award of Academic Excellence – Prof A Abdul Vahab, Patron, CTEF Kerala 

  2. Dr K Soman Memorial Award of Teacher Educator of the Year – Prof Dr Asha J V, Head SPS, MG University, Kottayam 

  3. Award for the Best Administration and Management – Prof Dr Sheeba P, Principal, SN Training College, Nedunganda 

  4. Award for the Inspiring Teacher – Prof Dr Sreekala K L, Associate Professor, NSS Training College, Chanaganasserry 

  5. Prof Sivadasan Memorial Award for the Innovative Researcher in Education – Dr Umar Farooque T K, Associate Professor, Farook Training College, Kozhikode 

  6. Award for the Talented Writer in Education – Prof Dr Bindu B, Associate Professor, Mar Theophilus Training College, Nalanchira 

  7. Award for the Most Committed Teacher Educator for Extension – Dr Renuka Sony L R, Principal, KUCTE, Nedumangad 

  8. Dr Joshi Memorial Award for Institutional Excellence – Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikkara 

  9. Award for the Best Teacher Educator at DElEd and TTI Level – Dr K. Vinod Kumar, DIET, Kannur 

  10. Award for the Best Teacher Educator at TTI Level – Dr Anu Krishnan R, PTM ITE, Maruthoorkonam, Balaramapuram 

  11. Award for the Topper of BEd Examination University of Kerala 2023 – Ms Sajina Binet, Badariya B Ed Training College, Velichikkala, Kollam


Moreover, during the Award Ceremony of the National Seminar on Pedagogue to Techo Pedagogue: Teacher Eefficacy held at Muslin College of Education, Tiruvithamcode, KK District, Tamil Nadu, in collaboration with CTEF & CEAM Tamil Nadu Chapter on November 10, 2023, the following awards were aslo announced.

  1. Acclaimed Extention Educator: Dr. G. Suresh Kumar, Director, Sree Vidyadhi Raja International Study & Research Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala & Chairperson, Family Planning Association of India, Kerala Unit.

  2. Emerging Faculty in Education, Dr. N. Johnson, HoD, Department of Life-Long Learning, Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.


During the Award Ceremony of the International Conference on Education 5.0 & 22nd Annual Convention of CTEF, Kerala, which is going to be held at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikkara, Kerala, in collaboration with CEAM on January 18-20, 2024, the following awards will be given away.

  1. Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. G. Valsala, Former Principal, Govt. IASE, Thrissur, Kerala, Chairperson, CEAM & VIce Chairperson, CTEF, Kerala.

  2. Proficient Writer Award: Dr. Reni Francis, Principal, MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

  3. Accomplished Teacher/ Teacher Educator 1: Dr. Anju Mehrotra, Director Principal, Kalka Group of Institutions, New Delhi.

  4. Accomplished Teacher/ Teacher Educator 2: Dr. Usha Pathak, Associate Professor, Department of Education, DAV (PG) College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.

  5. Blooming Faculty in Education: Dr. Meenakshi Chaturvedi, Assistant Professor, IES College of Education, IES University, Bhopal, Madya Pradesh.


During the award ceremony of the International Conference on Life Skills Education (ICLSE -2024) going to be held at Mar Theophilus Training College, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, in collaboration with IALSE & CTEF, South Zone, on January 4-6, 2024, the following awards will be given away.

  1. Emeritus Teacher Educator Award 2024 given in memory of Dr. D. R. VIJ, Former President, CTEF, India: Dr. S. Sreedevi, Former Principal, GCTE, Thycaud, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.


2. CTEF Annual Convention and International Conference - Updates

The Annual Convention and International Conference is scheduled to be held on January 18-20, 2024 at PMTC, Mavelikkara and Dr. Mariamma along with Dr. Sony updated the details. 

  1. The current registration is about 84 and more participant registration is expected once the colleges reopen after the Christmas holidays.

  2. The Programme Schedule is ready.

  3. RPs have to be officially contacted and emails are to be sent. Dr. Bhandarkar and Dr. Neelima Bagavati were invited and have responded positively.

  4. The inauguration will be facilitated by the Bishop and his Excellency will be available only in the afternoon and to plan the function, a programme committee meeting will be held.


3. E-Content Development – Updates

Dr. Malini updated the ECM about the current situation of the E-Content Development. About 30 topics have been identified and the materials are being developed by the RPs. However, only six people submitted their materials to the committee. An orientation as to how the materials can be developed was given by Dr. Sajan to the RPs, yet technical assistance might be needed and can be sought from experts in the field - teachers/students - by holding a camp for the same with their expenses met by CTEF.


4. Website Development – Updates 

The chair updated the ECM about it. Dr Sajan has finished preparing it and can be launched at the Annual Convention 2024.


5. Newsletter – Status

Dr. Anila Chacko briefed the ECM about the status of the Newsletter. Pictures of events, RPs, flyers, writeups, etc., will be included and other details will be given in table formats. Messages of executive members will be included. 


6. Membership Campaign - Updates

Dr. Anil Kumar and Dr. KY Benedict will look into this matter.


Other Decisions Taken:

  1. Regarding the criteria for nominating for CTEF awards, some suggestions were made.

  1. Can 20 marks be awarded to increase the members’ involvement in CTEF activities? 

  2. Can we have a three-year gap for an awardee of CTEF awards to apply for another one?

  3. Is a separate award required to be dedicated to SCERT or can it be shared with DIET?

  4. Should members working outside Kerala be considered for CTEF Kerala awards?

  5. Can an exchange of membership be done for teacher educators moving from one place to another? Can we propose it to the National Committee? (Dr. KY Benedict will take it forward.)

  6. All the above suggestions will be put to discussion in the General Body meeting.

  1. A Declaration will be sent out at the Annual Convention at PMTC, Mavelikkara, viz., Mavelikkara Declaration.

  2. Representations will be submitted to the authorities/bodies concerned regarding unfair practices like the need to qualify post-graduation in Psychology or Philosophy to be eligible to apply for general papers in B.Ed. Colleges and regarding the status of self-financing colleges once the ITEP is introduced. A Committee was formed spear-headed by Dr. V. Reghu to take it forward along with Dr. KP Anil Kumar, Dr. KY Benedict, Dr. Rajeswari K, Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen (representing the Adided section), Dr. Anil Chacho (representing the Unadided section), Dr. Sankaran (representing the Govt. section) accompanied by the Chair, Dr. MS Geetha and the General Secretary Dr. Pramod Dinakar.

  3. The ECM appreciated the service of Dr. Rajeswari K. for her efforts in making CTEF collaborate with other institutions in various programmes. 

  4. Dr. Anil Kumar will kick start the collaboration activities in this regard.

  5. Nava Kerala Sadassu will be represented with the memorandums and Dr. Anvar can do the same.


The meeting ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. Anu Mukund, Secretary (Office), CTEF at 9:26 pm.


Some of the screenshots of the meeting are given below.

Welcome by GS after condolences for Dr. Tulasi sir of SNC, lately deceased husband of Dr. Valsala tr of NSS Training College.


Presidential Address by Chairman, CTEF



Updation about the Annual Convention

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8. MINUTES OF THE SECOND GENERAL BODY MEETING

(January 19, 2024, at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara)


The second General Body Meeting was held on January 19, 2024 at 4:30 pm at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara, followed by the second-day activities of the Three-Day International Conference on Education 5.0 and the 22nd Annual Convention of CTEF organized by the College and CTEF Kerala in collaboration with Council for Educational Administration and management (CEAM), Kerala. The main agenda of the meeting are given below.


Agenda of the Meeting:

  1. MOU with Institutions 

  2. Institutional Memberships

  3. Report Reading

  4. Accounts Presentation

  5. Planning of more collaborative activities 

  6. Next venue of annual convention

  7. Things to get ratified

  8. Any others with the permission of the chair.


The following members were present.


  1. Dr. Grace Anne Mathews

  2. Dr. V M Sasikumar

  3. Dr. V. Reghu

  4. Dr. M. S. Geetha

  5. Prof. Dr. Rajeswari K.

  6. Dr. Pramod Dinakar

  7. Dr. Mariamma Mathew

  8. Dr. Sam V. Daniel

  9. Dr. T. S. Nair

  10. Dr. T. K. Mathew

  11. Prof. Dr. Asha J.V.

  12. Dr. G. Valsala

  13. Dr. K. Anvar 

  14. Dr. Premachandran P.

  15. Dr. Anu Mukund

  16. Dr. Saramma Chandy

  17. Dr. Kerala Sreemathi

  18. Dr. K. P. Anil Kumar

  19. Dr. Bindu C. M.

  20. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen

  21. Dr. Anila Chacko

  22. Dr Resmi S.

  23. Dr. Sheeba P.

  24. Dr. Tara S. Nair

  25. Dr. Renuka Sonny L. R.

  26. Dr. Sini S. S.

  27. Dr. Sreekala K. L.

  28. Dr. Anu Krishnan R.

  29. Dr. Vinod Kumar K.

  30. Prof. Dr. Reena George

  31. Dr. Minikumari D.

  32. Dr. Vijayakumari K.

  33. Dr. Naisal S. A.

  34. Dr. Umar Farooque T. K.

  35. Dr. Bindu B.

  36. Dr. Velayudhan Nair T.

  37. Dr. Sony Mary Varghese

  38. Dr. Alice Molly Verghis

  39. Dr. Renginy K. R.

  40. Dr. Mumthas S.

  41. Dr. Elizabeth Joshua

  42. Dr. K. J. Bindu

The meeting started at 4:15 pm at the PMTC Auditorium with a silent prayer.

CTEF Chairman Dr. M.S. Geetha initiated the session and observed a one-minute silence as homage to the Late Prof. Dr A Sukumaran Nair who left us on January 8, 2024.

The following points were touched upon. 

  1. More MOUs with institutions are to be made.

  2. Some institution members are now vanished.

  3. There are currently 979 institutional memberships

  4. The Annual Report of 2023 was read out by Dr. Anu Mukund, Secretary (Office), CTEF Kerala.

  5. The accounts were presented by Dr. Premachandran P., Treasurer, CTEF Kerala.

  6. More collaborative activities are to be planned.

  7. The talk series ‘Free Voice’ initiated by Peet Memorial Training College, Mavilikara needs to be revived.

  8. The book review series, ‘Book Nook - Words and Worlds’, by NVKSD CE is continuing which started with a research-based book in collaboration with TN CTEF and AIRIO.

  9. Prof. Dr. Rajeswari K and Dr Velayudhan Nair T. were congratulated for their efforts arranging and managing the Annual Convention and the entire Conference.

  10. Next venue of annual convention - Devaki Amma Memorial  Teacher education College, Chelambra Kerala 

  11. Things to be ratified:

  1. Award Committee has to decide whether to give 5 marks or more  for CTEF members while considering for the awards. Can 20 marks be given to CTEF members if they are actively participating.

  2. Can TTI for awards other than D.El.Ed be included - DIETs and SCERT together?

  1. Dr. Anu Mukund  and Dr Premachandran's service were commendable.

  2. Dr Sundaresan Nair suggested to present the  accounts yearly and not monthly.

Decisions Taken:

  1. Consolidated number of ECMs and GBs and activities to be presented.

  2. Names of the new members are to be included in the Annual Report and also to be included in the accounts.

  3. The award Committee has to give the suggestions in wrtiting with regard to the scoring to be given to CTEF members while considering for awards. Marks, if to be increased to 20, then there should be a criteria for distributing this 20 Marks. The criteria have to be specified by the Award Committee and given in writing.

  4. Latest name of TTI/ITE/TEI to be decided for the TTI award/

  5. There needs to be representatives of CTEF Kerala in all the districts to organize programs 

  6. Dr Anu Krishnan suggested to give an Award for the topper in TTI and that he would sponsor it annually with a certificate - but to be decided by next year and has to be given in writing and to be passed in the ECM

  7. Dr Sundaresan suggested to prepare and present the future plans for this year as well.

  8. The afore mentioned suggestions are to be included in the next ECM and get them ratified.

The meeting concluded at 5:30 pm with a vote of thanks by Dr Premachandran P.

Some of the photographs are given below.



General body meeting at Peet Memorial Training College Mavelikkara. Prof V Regu Commemorating on Prof  A Sukumaran Nair.

                                                           

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

In loving memory


For paying tribute to our beloved guru Prof A Sukumaran Nair, Former Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University,Kottayam and the Patron ofCTEF Kerala who left us on 8th January 2024, the CTEF Kerala chapter is planning to observe a Commemoration on 12th Jan Friday from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm. All CTEF Members who had association with him are requested to partake in the online meeting and share your thoughts for 3 to 5 minutes. The link will be provided.

Saturday, December 23, 2023

REPORT OF BOOK NOOK: WORDS AND WORLDS Webinar Series

 REPORT OF BOOK NOOK: WORDS AND WORLDS

Webinar Series

BOOK NOOK: WORDS AND WORLDS

Webinar Series


Report on Webinar Series 1

The programme Webinar Series on Book Nook: Words and Worlds organised by Centre for Research and Development, IQAC and Library Readers Forum, N.V.K.S.D. College of Education, Attoor in collaboration with the Association of International Researchers of Indian Origin (AIRIO) and Council of Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF), Tamilnadu and Kerala Chapters was conducted on October 07th, 2023 at 7.00 PM through the online platform of Google meet. The programme was anchored by Saritha. C. Babu, Full Time Research Scholar, N.V.K.S.D. College of Education, Attoor. She welcomed Dr.S Sreelatha, Principal, NVKSD College of Education, Attoor to welcome all the chief guests and resource person of the programme Dr Geetha Janet Vitus, Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Kerala. Then followed by the Principal, Prof.Dr.K.Rajeswari, Head, Centre for Research and Development, N.V.K.S.D. College of Education, Attoor, gave a brief talk about the programme. She informed that Book Nook is not only a book review programme but is also a programme which informs us the powers of various authors and their way of initiating the power of reading within us. She gave the objective of this programme, as for book lovers to develop a loving attitude towards book. On reviewing this book she invites all the audience to reflect their insights throughout the programme. She also informed that the title of this programme Book Nook:

Words and Worlds was given by the research Scholar of N.V.K.S.D. College of Education, Attoor who is also working as Assistant Professor of English in Ayyappa College of Education, Chunkankadai, Dr. Janatha Kumari and she thanked Janatha madam for her wonderful and apt suggestion. Next Inaugural Address was given by HE Most Rev Dr Joseph Mar Thomas, Bishop of Sulthan Bethery, Malankara Syrian Catholic Dharma Peedam, Sulthan Bethery, Wayanad, Global President, AIRIO. He congratulated all the faculties of N.V.K.S.D College of Education, Attoor and also all the members of AIRIO and CTEF, Kerala and Tamilnadu Chapters. He says that book review is the critical analysis of a book for the purpose of helping others to decide whether they should read the particular book or not, analysing the positive and negative components of the book, analysing the strength and weakness of the book and to discuss on major ideas and characters. So the readers will receive an idea whether they can read and enjoy the proper book. So the readers will receive the aim of book. Next to Bishop, Presidential Address was given by Dr R.Mukundan, President, AIRIO Tamilnadu Chapter. He congratulated every person who took initiatives to make this programme working successfully. He also added that Dr Geetha Janet Vitus is the correct person to review the book Inclusive Education Strategies: A Text Book as she is a great educationist and researcher in the field of Special Education. He added that the resource person will enlighten the participants here. He reminded Dr Maria Montessori who was an educationist as well as a physician

for all children with no exception about special children. He concluded by informing the initiatives taken through National Education Policy for inclusive Education. Then comes the turn of the resource person Dr. Geetha Janet Vitus, to deliver review about the book Inclusive Education Strategies: A Textbook. She told that this book might had been very useful for delivering her earlier talks on Inclusive education strategies conducted at various school if she had find this book earlier. The book has 244 pages without acknowledgement which includes 15 chapters. The book was compiled of the works of various authors who are experts in inclusive education. The book was found to be easily readable as the contents are neatly arranged. She often heard school teachers saying that they need more novel new methods to increase student’s inclusion in school. This book is made with the contribution of UNICEf and Armania University, University of Minnesota. UNICEF funded this Contribution. Situation in Armania on inclusive learning is discussed in Chapter 1. It discuses about special children turning into youth and their needs. According to UNICEF, if all children are included in the classroom then it is inclusive class room. Every classroom should have a support teacher to handle special child. But it’s lacking everywhere so a teacher is finding difficulty to handle these children. In this book it’s given how the family can support these children to learn in school. Every chapter is given by experts after proper experimentation. Concluding chapter deals with all strategies followed in all chapters. In chapter 2 it deals with universal design of learning. As students’

needs are diverse so a design should be found which should be a universal design for inclusive learning. This design is planned to give accessibility for every child with or without disability. It’s concluded by some tips for teachers. Beautiful glossary is at the end of each chapter. She also discusses briefly the third chapter. Towards the last part more reflective questions are found. Strategies given here will create a concrete success as all the tips given here are all on evidence based. She concluded by suggesting this book for all teacher Educators to handle the classes effectively. Felicitation Address was given by Prof.Dr Rajeswari.K, Head, Centre for Research and Development, N.V.K.S.D. College of Education, Attoor. As concluding remarks Vote of thanks was delivered by Prof Giby Gee Varghese, Global Treasurer, AIRIO .


REPORT ON WEBINAR SERIES -2

The programme Webinar Series on Book Nook: Words and Worlds organised by Centre for Research and Development, IQAC and Library Readers Forum, N.V.K.S.D. College of Education, Attoor in collaboration with Association of International Researchers of Indian Origin (AIRIO) and Council of Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF), Tamilnadu and Kerala Chapters was conducted on October 28 th , 2023 at 7.00 PM through the online platform of Google meet. The programme was anchored by Merlin Malar. N, Full Time Research Scholar, N.V.K.S.D.College of Education, Attoor. The programme started with a silent prayer. Then Dr. B. Bindu, Executive Member of the Association of International Researchers of Indian Origin (AIRIO)National Chapter and Professor of Mar Theophilus Training College, Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala welcomed the chief guest and resource person of the programme Dr. Grace Annie Mathews, Former Principal of Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara. After that, she invites the audience to reflect their insights throughout the programme.The resource person Dr. Grace Annie Mathews delivers a review of the book LeadershipModels in Education – Vision for Future. She said that this book might have been very useful for enhancing the quality of leadership. The book concentrated on the National Education Policy 2020 and it included 6 chapters. The book was compiled of the 40 various leaders’ personalities who are education experts. The book was found to be easily readable as the contents were neatly arranged.

The First Chapter is Introduction. In this Chapter, the author mainly focused on the NEP 2020. The education must be ethical and social, it should create a good leader. A good leader is the response for creates a good citizen.

Chapter 2 deals with Theories of Management and Leadership. This chapter is divided into two parts. The first part explains about Leadership Model and it

includes the formal model, collegial model, political model, subjective model, transactional model, management model, cultural model, post model and ambiguities model in this chapter. The second part is Theories of Leadership. The speaker discussed William’s Theory, Greatman’s theory, Lewin’s Behavioural theory, Condition or Situation theory and Martin and Robert’s theory.

Chapter 3 deals with Leadership Types. There are Transformational Leadership and transactional Leadership. Educational Leadership Teacher Leadership, Empowered Leadership, Sacrifice Leadership and Shepherd Leadership.Chapter 4 deals with Leadership models in Education. In this chapter, the author gives clear information about the personality, quality and contribution of the 40 leaders.

Chapter 5 deals with Futuristic Vision in Leadership. The author gives clear knowledge about the qualities of Leadership and she discusses the mindset and skills. The last chapter is the conclusion.

The chapter ended with a prayer. Towards the last part, more reflective questions are found. As a concluding reflection of the presentation and remarks Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. K. Gireesh Kumar, AIRIO secretary assistant Professor of N.V.K.S.D. College of Education, Attoor.


REPORT ON WEBINAR SERIES 3

The programme Webinar Series on Book Nook: Words and Worlds organised by Centre for Research and Development, IQAC and Library Readers Forum, N.V.K.S.D. College of Education, Attoor in collaboration with the Association of International Researchers of Indian Origin AIRIO) and Council of Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF), Tamilnadu and Kerala Chapters was conducted on November 11 th, 2023 at 7.00 pm through the online platform of Google Meet. Sreelakshmi C Full Time Research Scholar, N.V.K.S.D anchored the programme.College of Education, Attoor. The programme started with a silent prayer. Then Dr Rakesh Sharma R, Assistant Professor, welcomed the resource person, dignitaries and participants. The resource person of the programme is Dr.V Reghu, Former Dean and Controller of Examinations

RGNIYD Govt. Of India , Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu .The resource person Dr. V Reghu delivers a review of the book Life Skills Education. It was published in 2016. The book was written by Dr. K. Ravikanth Rao, Dr. P. Dinakar . The book comprises of Life skill Education. A skill is a learned ability or capacity which helps us to do a task in an effective manner. It is an ability which needs regular practice and more often usage. They need to be acquired with a lot of patience and positive attitude. A skilled person uses less time, energy and resources to do a job and produces quality results. There are different kinds of skills like literary, language, functional, vocational, sports, cultural, recreation and life skills. Life skills are needed to every human beings to realize their full potential, and to handle problems and questions commonly encountered in day to day life. They help the individuals to become a well-adjusted and well-developed individual. It helps to improve communication skills and develops a dynamic self-image and

great self-esteem. Life skills include psychosocial abilities and interpersonal skills that help people take decisions, solve problems, think critically, communicate effectively, build healthy relationships, empathize with others, and cope with the stress and strain of life in a healthy and productive manner. Then Mrs. Bindu Gouri V .P, Assistant Professor of NVKSD College of Education, delivered the reflection of the presentation. Dr. Neena Thomas, assistant professor of Mar Theophilus Training College and executive member of AIRIO (Association of International Researchers of Indian Origin), made a concluding statement and offered a vote of gratitude.


Report on Webinar series 4

The programme Webinar Series on Book Nook: Words and Worlds organised by Centre for Research and Development, IQAC and Library Readers Forum, N.V.K.S.D. College of Education, Attoor in collaboration with Association of International Researchers of Indian Origin (AIRIO) and Council of Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF), Tamilnadu and Kerala Chapters was conducted on November 25th, 2023 at 7.30 PM through the online platform of Google meet. The programme was anchored by Nisha M S, Full Time Research Scholar, N.V.K.S.D. College of Education, Attoor. She welcomed Dr. P Sheela, Librarian, NVKSD College of Education, Attoor to welcome all the chief guests and resource person of the programme Dr K Y Benedict, Principal, Mother Teresa College of Education, Kozhikode and also the Chairman CTEF (South Zone). Then comes the turn of the resource person to deliver review about the book Research Design – Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed method Approaches by John W Creswell and J David Creswell -6th Edition. He started explaining using PowerPoint slides, The book Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches which covers three approaches— qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods. He explained that this educational book is informative and illustrative and is equally beneficial for students, teachers and researchers. There are two parts of the book - Part I consists of steps for developing research proposal and Part II explains how to develop a research proposal or write a research report. A summary is given at the end of every chapter that helps the reader to recapitulate the ideas. Moreover, writing exercises and suggested readings at the end of every chapter are useful for the readers. Chapter 1 opens with definition of research approaches and the author gives his opinion that selection of a research approach is based on the nature of the research problem, researchers’ experience and the audience of the study. The author

defines qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research. A distinction is made between quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Chapter 2 is about the review of the literature. The chapter starts with the identification of the research topic and argues that literature review has central position in research. The author suggests where to place literature review in a study. This chapter is a good guide for novice researchers as it suggests how to review literature, locate a research study in existing body of literature and find a gap in previous research. Chapter 3 gives a complete definition of ‘theory’ and its use and forms in quantitative research. The chapter explicitly deals with the use of theory in quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods and transformative worldviews or paradigms. Chapter 4 deals with the ethical issues, the structure of a proposal and writing strategies. Different formats for writing a research proposal are presented in detail. Ethical issues in qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research are explained in detail. A short summary at the end of the chapter well elaborates key suggestions for writing a research proposal. Chapter 5 highlights the importance of writing an introduction to a proposal and suggests how an abstract is written in a research study. The five components of an introduction are all that a new researcher needs to start with. The chapter also suggests how a research problem is written and gap can be found in the previous studies. The gap, termed as ‘deficiencies in the literature’ has been illustrated with examples. The chapter also highlights the significance of introduction in a quantitative study. Chapter 6 advocates the importance of purpose statement and its place in a journal or a dissertation. Some basic features of purpose statements in qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods research are underlined. The language used in this chapter is easy to comprehend. Chapter 7 discusses research questions and hypotheses. It explains how research questions are designed in a quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research. Chapter 8 deals with quantitative methods. The chapter

focuses on fundamental steps in a survey or an experiment in a quantitative research proposal. A checklist of questions has been provided for readers for designing a survey and an experimental research. Survey designs and experimental designs have been discussed in detail with a brief explanation of population and sample selection. A detailed description of a survey and an experimental study is given with some suggestions of how to use the needed instrument. Chapter 9 discusses qualitative methods. The characteristics of qualitative research are given in detail. The author suggests some tips of a qualitative research design and explains the researcher’s role in it. Chapter 10 deals with mixed methods approach. Mixed methods approach is described in detail and types of mixed methods research designs are illustrated with figures in brief. Convergent parallel mixed methods design, explanatory sequential mixed methods design, exploratory sequential mixed methods design and transformative designs have been explained with examples. The reflections of the presentations were given in detail by Dr Deepa R P, Assistant Professor in Education, NVKSD College of Education, Attoor. She has added a brief note on the same book of previous editions and how its well designed latter. She says the importance of this book for a researcher in his research field. As concluding remarks Vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Ancy, Assistant professor, Mar Theophilus Training College, Trivandrum and also the Treasurer, AIRIO Kerala Chapter.


REPORT ON WEBINAR SERIES- 5

The programme Webinar Series on Book Nook: Words and Worlds organised by Centre for Research and Development, IQAC and Library Readers Forum, N.V.K.S.D. College of Education, Attoor in collaboration with Association of International Researchers of Indian Origin (AIRIO) and Council of Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF), Tamilnadu and Kerala Chapters was conducted on December 9 th , 2023 at 7.30 pm through the online platform of Google meet.The programme was anchored by Merlin Malar. N, Full Time Research Scholar, N.V.K.S.D. College of Education, Attoor. The programme started with a silent prayer. Then Dr S Devika, Assistant Professor of NVKSD College of Education, Attoor, welcomed the resource person, dignitaries and participants. The resource person of the programme is Dr. Mariamma Mathew, principal of Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikkara.The resource person Dr. Mariamma Mathew delivers a review of the book Instructional Strategies and Techniques in Science Education. It was published in 2018. It had 270 pages and 20 chapters. These chapters are classified into three major areas. The first 6 chapters are theoretical. It describes the nature, development and scope of science, aims and objectives of teaching science, methods, approaches and techniques of teaching science, practices in teaching and learning, models of teaching in science learning and curriculum in science education.The second part is Pedagogical Aspects. It deals with the 7th chapter to the 12th chapter.It explains to the readers how to apply the strategies or techniques in the classroom. It includes instructional support and resource materials, modern instructional approaches and e-resources, techno-pedagogical content knowledge, planning for instruction, essential requirements for teaching and learning and fundamentals for assessment and evaluation.The last part is Technology Integrated. It deals with

the 13 th chapter to 20 th chapter. It described the weaving ICT and networking in science classrooms, science, technology and society, technology integration, advanced technology and science education. The book mainly focuses on the biological and physical sciences. Then Mrs. Rejee M. K. Nair, Assistant Professor of NVKSD College of Education, delivered the reflection of the presentation. Dr. Neena Thomas, assistant professor of Mar Theophilus Training College and executive member of AIRIO (Association of International Researchers of Indian Origin), made a concluding statement and offered a vote of gratitude.


Reading difficulties Dyslexia : Essential Concepts and Programs for improvement (Author : J P Das)

Book Nook: worlds and worlds is an exclusive online book review platform for readers and academicians to share, discuss and expand their ideas and concepts. It is organized by the Centre for research and development ,Internal quality assurance cell (IQAC) and Library Reader’s forum of N.V.K.S.D. College of Education, Attoor in collaboration with Association of International Researcher’s of Indian Origin (AIRIO) and Council for teacher’s Education Foundation (CTEF) Tamil Nadu and Kerala chapters.

The 6th book review of this series was conducted on 23rd December 2023 .The programme started at 7:30 pm , The speaker of the webinar series was Dr M Lalitha , former Librarian , SCERT. The welcome speech was given by Dr Salini S, Principal of Sree Narayana Gurukripa B.Ed College . Dr. M Lalitha, reviewed the book Reading difficulties Dyslexia : Essential Concepts and Programs for improvement written by Dr J P Das . The audience were mostly academicians ,research scholars ,M.Ed and B.Ed students . The book was first published in 2009 by Sage Publications India Private Limited. The cover page of the book shows an undisputable idea of connecting it with the Indian movie Taare zameen Par. The whole book contains 22 chapters divided into three sections , the first part contains ten chapters relating to the Understanding reading difficulties , next 9 chapters – remediation of reading difficulties and the final part which includes the next steps . Dr . M Lalitha gave an interesting talk on the same and followed by a question discussion and reflection by Dr. Rakhi P Nair , Dean NVKSD college of education. Dr Praveen Kumar gave the vote of thanks. The webinar ended by 8: 30 pm . The webinar was hosted by Adhithi R H (1st yr M.Ed) and Aya Gouri Raj (2nd yearB.Ed)