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:
Prof. Jacob Mathew
Prof.Dr Muhammed Unni Aiyas Musthafa
Dr Sindhya V.
Dr Anu Krishnan
Dr Bindhu K. J.
Dr Malini P. M.
Dr Asha J. V.
Dr K. Sivarajan
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:
Approval of Minutes of the Executive Committee (online) held on 15.05.2023
Oath Taking ceremony of new Office Bearers
Income details (Account balance)
Planning of activities for the period 2023-26
Assigning duties and responsibilities to the new office bearers
Review of Inauguration of Online Talk Series organized by Peet Memorial training College, in collaboration with CTEF and DIET Alappuzha
Any other matter with the permission of the Chair
Members Present:
Dr V. M. Sasikumar
Dr Grace Anne Mathews
Dr M.S.Geetha
Dr Pramod Dinakar
Dr Premachandran P
Dr K Rajeswari
Dr V Reghu
Dr G Valsala
Dr T Sundaresan Nair
Dr Anu Mukund
Dr Malini P M
Ms Geetha Nair
Dr Sheeja Kumari T R
Dr Mariamma Mathew
Dr M Jayachandran
Dr Saramma Chandy
Dr Maya.S
Dr Kerala Sreemathi T
Dr Madhubala Jayachandran
Dr M Vijaya Kumari Amma
Dr Bindu K J
Dr Asha J V
The following members informed their inability to attend the meeting:
Leave of absence
Dr T. K. Mathew
Dr Sam V Daneil
Dr K. Sivarajan
Prof. Geetha Janet Vitus
Dr Muhammed Unni alias Mustafa
Dr Issac Paul
Dr Bindhu C. M.
Dr Anvar K
Dr Nimmi Maria Oommen
Dr (Sr.) Alice Joseph
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
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
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
Website / Blog / IT-Related Items
Secretary-In-Charge: Dr Sajan K S (Convener)
Dr Pramod Dinakar
Additional Support: Dr Nimmi Maria Oommen
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
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.
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.
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.
Internal Auditing
Members: Dr T. Sundaresan Nair
Dr Issac Paul
Additional Support Prof. K. Jacob Mathew
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.
A plan of action is required in each and every meeting which the General Secretary has to come up with.
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.
For that, research methodology classes can be organized with a minimum fee of Rs. 1000/- per head.
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.
If CTEF is organizing programmes in collaboration with institutions, CTEF can claim 10% of the fee charged by the organizations.
We can also plan on getting ICSSR Projects.
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.
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.
Treasurer should be entrusted to maintain the cash book regularly against the present practice of maintaining all work by the General Secretary.
The treasurer will be responsible for presenting all the details of income and expenditure in all ECs and General Body meetings.
The Treasurer is responsible for keeping all the vouchers/receipts on par with the cash book.
Payment will be done strictly based on receipts/vouchers duly approved/signed by Secretary/President.
All cash awards should be given as cheques of the CTEF.
All donations should be received by giving receipts.
Full address of the new enrolment of members should be written in the receipts for further reference.
Other Discussions held and Decisions Made:
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.
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.
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.
Treasurer should be entrusted to maintain the cash book regularly against the present practice of maintaining all work by the General Secretary.
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:
CTEF Annual Convention 2023-’24 - Planning
Review of Online Talk Series organized by Peet Memorial Training College, in collaboration with CTEF and DIET Alappuzha
Status of Website
Planning and Organisation of other events
Any other matter with the permission of the Chair
The following members were present.
Dr VM Sasikumar
Dr M.S.Geetha
Dr G. Valsala
Dr Anila Chacko
Prof. (Dr) Geetha Janet Vitus
Dr Premachandran P
Dr Sam V Daniel
Dr K. Anvar
Prof. Rajeswari K.
Dr Bindu C. M.
Dr Pramod Dinakar
Dr Anu Mukund
Dr Jacob Mathew
Dr Bindhu K. J.
Dr Malini P. M.
Dr Asha J. V.
Dr Bindhu K. J.
Dr Nimmy Maria Oommen
Dr (Sr) Alice Joseph
Dr Joseph Kacharayil
Dr Saramma Chandy
Dr Anees Muhammed
Dr Kerala Sreemathi T
Dr Madhubala Jayachandran
Dr Happy PV
Members who intimated leave of absence:
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:
CTEF Annual Convention 2023-24 will be held at PMTC in January-February 2024.
The already existing Programmes Team will oversee organizing the same The Sub Committee for organizing the same can be constituted.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Farook College is planning to collaborate with CTEF and Dr Anees Muhammad will coordinate with the College and CTEF.
Dr T. K. Mathew and Dr Nimmi Maria Oommen have also promised to organize programmes in their colleges.
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).
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:
CTEF Kerala Annual Convention 2023 - Planning
Award Committee Updates
Research Wing E-Content Development updates
Website Development updates
Any other matter with the permission of the Chair
The following members were present.
Dr (Sr) Alice Joseph
Dr Anees Muhammed
Dr Anila Chacko
Dr Anu Mukund
Prof. Dr Asha J. V.
Dr Bindu K. J.
Dr Bindu T. V.
Dr Bindhu C. M.
Dr Happy PV
Dr K. S. Sajan
Dr M.S. Geetha
Dr Madhubala Jayachandran
Dr Malini P. M.
Dr Mariamma Mathew
Dr Naisal Sherieff
Dr Nimmy Maria Oommen
Dr Niranjana K P
Dr Pramod Dinakar
Dr Premachandran P
Prof. Rajeswari K.
Dr Sam V Daniel
Dr V Reghu
Dr V.M. Sasikumar
Dr T.S. Nair
Prof. Dr Musthafa
Members who intimated leave of absence:
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:
Humanistic Values and Digital Era
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.
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
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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:
MOU with Institutions
Institutional Memberships
Report Reading
Accounts Presentation
Planning of more collaborative activities
Next venue of annual convention
Things to get ratified
Any others with the permission of the chair.
The following members were present.
Dr. Grace Anne Mathews
Dr. V M Sasikumar
Dr. V. Reghu
Dr. M. S. Geetha
Prof. Dr. Rajeswari K.
Dr. Pramod Dinakar
Dr. Mariamma Mathew
Dr. Sam V. Daniel
Dr. T. S. Nair
Dr. T. K. Mathew
Prof. Dr. Asha J.V.
Dr. G. Valsala
Dr. K. Anvar
Dr. Premachandran P.
Dr. Anu Mukund
Dr. Saramma Chandy
Dr. Kerala Sreemathi
Dr. K. P. Anil Kumar
Dr. Bindu C. M.
Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen
Dr. Anila Chacko
Dr Resmi S.
Dr. Sheeba P.
Dr. Tara S. Nair
Dr. Renuka Sonny L. R.
Dr. Sini S. S.
Dr. Sreekala K. L.
Dr. Anu Krishnan R.
Dr. Vinod Kumar K.
Prof. Dr. Reena George
Dr. Minikumari D.
Dr. Vijayakumari K.
Dr. Naisal S. A.
Dr. Umar Farooque T. K.
Dr. Bindu B.
Dr. Velayudhan Nair T.
Dr. Sony Mary Varghese
Dr. Alice Molly Verghis
Dr. Renginy K. R.
Dr. Mumthas S.
Dr. Elizabeth Joshua
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.
More MOUs with institutions are to be made.
Some institution members are now vanished.
There are currently 979 institutional memberships
The Annual Report of 2023 was read out by Dr. Anu Mukund, Secretary (Office), CTEF Kerala.
The accounts were presented by Dr. Premachandran P., Treasurer, CTEF Kerala.
More collaborative activities are to be planned.
The talk series ‘Free Voice’ initiated by Peet Memorial Training College, Mavilikara needs to be revived.
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.
Prof. Dr. Rajeswari K and Dr Velayudhan Nair T. were congratulated for their efforts arranging and managing the Annual Convention and the entire Conference.
Next venue of annual convention - Devaki Amma Memorial Teacher education College, Chelambra Kerala
Things to be ratified:
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.
Can TTI for awards other than D.El.Ed be included - DIETs and SCERT together?
Dr. Anu Mukund and Dr Premachandran's service were commendable.
Dr Sundaresan Nair suggested to present the accounts yearly and not monthly.
Decisions Taken:
Consolidated number of ECMs and GBs and activities to be presented.
Names of the new members are to be included in the Annual Report and also to be included in the accounts.
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.
Latest name of TTI/ITE/TEI to be decided for the TTI award/
There needs to be representatives of CTEF Kerala in all the districts to organize programs
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
Dr Sundaresan suggested to prepare and present the future plans for this year as well.
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.
