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.
Dr. Anil Kumar
Dr. Anila Chacko
Dr. Anu Mukund
Dr. Arun Kumar P.
Dr. Bindhu C M
Dr. Jacob Mathew
Dr. Joseph Kacharayil
Dr. K. Y. Benedict
Dr. M S Geetha
Dr. Madhubala Jayachandran
Dr. Malini P.M
Dr. Mariamma Mathew
Dr. Nimmioommen
Dr. Pramod Dinakar
Dr. Rajeswari K Kamalamma
Dr. Reghu V
Dr. Sony Mary Varghese
Dr. V M Sasikumar
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.
Dr K Sivadasan Pillai Memorial Award of Academic Excellence – Prof A Abdul Vahab, Patron, CTEF Kerala
Dr K Soman Memorial Award of Teacher Educator of the Year – Prof Dr Asha J V, Head SPS, MG University, Kottayam
Award for the Best Administration and Management – Prof Dr Sheeba P, Principal, SN Training College, Nedunganda
Award for the Inspiring Teacher – Prof Dr Sreekala K L, Associate Professor, NSS Training College, Chanaganasserry
Prof Sivadasan Memorial Award for the Innovative Researcher in Education – Dr Umar Farooque T K, Associate Professor, Farook Training College, Kozhikode
Award for the Talented Writer in Education – Prof Dr Bindu B, Associate Professor, Mar Theophilus Training College, Nalanchira
Award for the Most Committed Teacher Educator for Extension – Dr Renuka Sony L R, Principal, KUCTE, Nedumangad
Dr Joshi Memorial Award for Institutional Excellence – Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikkara
Award for the Best Teacher Educator at DElEd and TTI Level – Dr K. Vinod Kumar, DIET, Kannur
Award for the Best Teacher Educator at TTI Level – Dr Anu Krishnan R, PTM ITE, Maruthoorkonam, Balaramapuram
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.
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.
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.
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. G. Valsala, Former Principal, Govt. IASE, Thrissur, Kerala, Chairperson, CEAM & VIce Chairperson, CTEF, Kerala.Proficient Writer Award: Dr. Reni Francis, Principal, MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Accomplished Teacher/ Teacher Educator 1: Dr. Anju Mehrotra, Director Principal, Kalka Group of Institutions, New Delhi.
Accomplished Teacher/ Teacher Educator 2: Dr. Usha Pathak, Associate Professor, Department of Education, DAV (PG) College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
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.
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.
The current registration is about 84 and more participant registration is expected once the colleges reopen after the Christmas holidays.
The Programme Schedule is ready.
RPs have to be officially contacted and emails are to be sent. Dr. Bhandarkar and Dr. Neelima Bagavati were invited and have responded positively.
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:
Regarding the criteria for nominating for CTEF awards, some suggestions were made.
Can 20 marks be awarded to increase the members’ involvement in CTEF activities?
Can we have a three-year gap for an awardee of CTEF awards to apply for another one?
Is a separate award required to be dedicated to SCERT or can it be shared with DIET?
Should members working outside Kerala be considered for CTEF Kerala awards?
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.)
All the above suggestions will be put to discussion in the General Body meeting.
A Declaration will be sent out at the Annual Convention at PMTC, Mavelikkara, viz., Mavelikkara Declaration.
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.
The ECM appreciated the service of Dr. Rajeswari K. for her efforts in making CTEF collaborate with other institutions in various programmes.
Dr. Anil Kumar will kick start the collaboration activities in this regard.
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
