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CONSOLIDATED MEETING MINUTES
MINUTES OF GENERAL BODY MEETINGS & REPORTS 2023-26
MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
(December 30, 2023, at Mar Theophilus Training College, Nalanchira, Tvm, at 10:30 am)
Agendum of the Meeting:
Annual Convention and International Conference
Any other matter with the permission of the Chair
Members present:
Dr. Grace Annie Mathews
Dr. M. S. Geetha
Dr. G. Valsala
Dr. K. Y. Benedict
Dr. V. Reghu
Dr. V. M. Sasikumar
Dr. K. Anvar
Dr. Maya S.
Dr. Rajeswari K.
The meeting started with a silent prayer. Dr. K. Y. Benedict, Principal of the College welcomed the gathering. The chairman in her presidential address reflected on her experience in CTEF Kerala. She appreciated the office bearers for their hard work and commitment and also extended her gratitude to all the CTEF Life Members.
Dr. M. S. Geetha detailed the progress of CTEF Conference to be held on January 12-14, 2023 at Mar Baselious College of Education, Sultan Bathery. She also expressed her sincere gratitude to the chairperson, general secretary and treasurer for their strenuous efforts.
The general secretary presented the minutes of the last meeting held on December 13, 2023, at Mar Basilus College of Education, Sultan Batheri.
Dr. V. M. Sasikumar highlighted the need for a cost-benefit analysis of book publication.
Dr. V. Reghu, Dr. G. Valsala also shared their experiences with CTEF officials. She also highlighted the role of CTEF in the professional growth of teacher educators.
Dr. K. Anvar proposed the vote of thanks.
MINUTES OF THE FIRST GENERAL BODY MEETING
(Jan. 13, 2023, at Mar Basalious College of Education, Sultan Bathery, Wayanad)
Agendum of the Meeting:
Presentation of Annual Report
Presentation of Accounts
Fixed Deposit
General Election
Any other matter with the permission of the Chair
Members present:
Dr. Bindhu C. M.
Dr. Grace Annie Mathews
Dr. M. S. Geetha
Dr. Anees Mohammed
Dr. K. Y. Benedict
Dr. K. P. Anil Kumar
Dr. V. M. Sasikumar
Dr. K. Anvar
Dr. K. S. Sajan
Dr. Rajeswari K.
Dr. Premachandran P.
Dr. Naisal S. A.
Dr. K. J. Bindu
Dr. Ancy A. S.
Dr. Mariamma Mathew
Dr. Bindu B.
Dr. Saramma Chandy
Dr. Pramod Dinakar
Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen
Dr. K. P. Meera
Dr. Joju John
Dr. Neena Thomas
Dr. V. Anil Kumar, MBCE
Dr. J. Sunil, MBCE
Sruthi R., MBCE
Prajitha K. G., MBCE
Jayakala M., MBCE
Bini Mary Mathew, MBCE
Irin Joy K. J., MBCE
Biji Mol Augustin, MBCE
Rejeesh Kumar K. K., MBCE
Deepa T. Balan, MBC
The general secretary presented the annual report and the treasurer presented the audited accounts which the general body accepted. Dr. K. P. Anil Kumar and Dr. Pramod D. Dinakar supported and seconded it respectively.
Decisions taken:
It was decided to sell the books published by CTEF with the cooperation of CTEF officials and executive members. The chairman requested the members to purchase at least one book for their college.
Dr. K. Y. Benedict was entrusted with enquiring the possibility of it.
The majority of the members in the GB suggested postponing the general election of CTEF Kerala to the third or last month of April 2023 due to the shortage of quorum of GB.
An academic programme was decided to be conducted at the time of the annual GB meeting.
The annual general body meeting was decided to be conducted in a college somewhere near the middle part of Kerala.
The GB was decided to be conducted at St. Joseph’s Training College for Women, Ernakulam.
MINUTES OF THE FIRST EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
(February 2, 2023, on Google Meet, at 7:00 pm)
Agendum of the Meeting:
CTEF Annual Convention - Expenditure
Any other matter with the permission of the Chair
Members present:
Dr. Grace Annie Mathews
Dr. M. S. Geetha
Dr. G. Valsala
Dr. K. Y. Benedict
Dr. V. Reghu
Dr. V. M. Sasikumar
Dr. K. Anvar
Dr. Anila Chacko
Dr. Bindu T. V.
Dr. Asha J. V.
Dr. K. P. Anil Kumar
Dr. K. S. Sajan
Dr. M. Vijayakumar A.
Dr. K. J. Bindu
Dr. Sankaran Paleeri
Dr. Mariamma Mathew
Dr. Madhubala Jayachandran
Dr. Pramod Dinakar
Dr. Sam V. Danie.l
Dr. Rajeswari K.
Dr. Rajeswari K., General Secretary, presented the income and expenditure statement of the 21st Annual Convention of CTEF Kerala. Dr. K. P. Anil Kumar supported it and Dr. Sam V. Daniel seconded it.
Decisions Taken:
Dr. Rajeswari K., General Secretary and Dr. Anvar K., Treasurer were entrusted with the enquiry of fixed deposit feasibility of CTEF accounts under the guidance of Dr. Grace Annie Mathew, the Chairperson.
It was decided to contact the principal of St. Joseph’s Training College for Women, Ernakulam to organize the General Body Meeting of CTEF Kerala.
Dr. V. Reghu was entrusted to organize a meeting to discuss NEP 2020 and ITEP.
Dr. Anees Mohammed was entrusted to conduct the programme in connection with ITEP.
All the award winners were congratulated and gratitude was expressed to all the CTEF officials for actively participating in the 21st Annual Convention of CTEF Kerala.
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.
REPORT OF THE PANEL DISCUSSION ON NEW TRENDS IN TEACHER EDUCATION
organized by & at
St. Joseph College of Teacher Education for Women, Kovilvattom Road, Ernakulam-682035 (Research Centre in Education) in collaboration with CTEF Kerala
on
May 6, 2023
St. Joseph College of Teacher Education for Women, Ernakulam and Council for Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF), Kerala State Centre jointly organized a panel discussion on ‘New Trends in Education’ on 6th May 2023 from 10 am to 1 pm at the seminar hall of the college. The discussion was organized to enhance awareness regarding various upcoming trends in education and to share opinions and suggestions about NEP 2020.
Dr. V.M. Sasikumar, Patron of the CTEF (Council for Teacher Education Foundation), South Zone was the chief guest for the panel discussion. The faculty coordinator of the programme was Dr. Joby Joy Kurian, Assistant Professor in Mathematics Education at St. Joseph College of Teacher Education for Women, Ernakulam. A total of 33 participants including faculty members, research scholars and other dignitaries from various institutions in India.
The panel discussion programme started exactly at 10 am with a prayer song by Dr. Joby Joy Kurian. The welcome speech was delivered by Dr. Alice Joseph, Principal. It was followed by the presidential address by Dr. Grace Annie Mathews, Chairperson of CTEF (Council for Teacher Education Foundation). Dr. Grace Annie Mathews pointed out the inevitability of implementing new trends such as problem-based projects and socially oriented projects. The programme was then inaugurated by Dr. V.M Sasikumar, Patron of the CTEF (Council for Teacher Education Foundation), South Zone. During the inaugural address, Dr. V.M Sasikumar provided an overview and functioning of CTEF (Council for Teacher Education Foundation) The felicitation speeches was delivered by Dr. Anil Kumar K.P, Principal at Devaki Amma Memorial Teacher Education College at Chelambra, Malappuram.
After the felicitation, Prof. Geetha Janet Vitus, Dean and Faculty of Education, Department of Education, University of Kerala, elucidated new trends in tune with NEP 2020. Prof. Geetha Janet Vitus expressed her anguish over the future of D.El.Ed course, the status of the teacher education programme and the plight of stand-alone teacher education colleges in Kerala. She also recommended experiential learning, mastery-based grading, and the relevance of the practice of mindfulness as the new trends in education.
Followed by the keynote address, the panel discussion started exactly at 11 AM. The moderator for the panel discussion was Dr. V Reghu, Former Dean and Controller of Examinations, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development at Sriperumbadur, Tamilnadu. The panellists who carried out panel presentations were Dr. K. Anvar, principal at CPAS, College of Teacher Education in Thottakkal; Dr. Saramma Chandy, Former Principal at The Lords Universal College of Education, Mumbai University; and Dr. Madhubala Jayachandran, Principal at Acharya Teachers Training College, Kerala Hindi Prachar Sabha, Trivandrum. After a short introduction by the moderator, the discussion was initiated by Dr. Saramma Chandy and her opinion was that action matters more than theory. According to her, the teacher education ecosystem has to be remoulded and her focus point was the need to develop humanization through teacher education. Dr. Madhubala Jayachandran brought attention to NEP and the Integrated Teacher Education Programme. Dr. Madhubala Jayachandran restated capability and capability. After that, Dr. K. Anvar, cited the state of Orissa as a role model for the teacher education programme. He put forward the idea of a pilot trial before implementing new trends under the supervision of an apex body consisting of expert academicians. Following the panel presentations, the discussion was initiated by Dr. M.S Geetha, Former Dean and Faculty of Education at the University of Kerala and Former Principal at GCTE (Government College of Teacher Education), Trivandrum. Dr. M.S Geetha addressed two main issues, the future of stand-alone teacher education institutions and the status and privilege of teacher educators. She also mentioned that the CTEF is planning to prepare and submit a request to the higher education council and government to revisit to make an amendment in the NEP Policy certain urgent issues to be modified. After that, Dr. T.K Mathew, Principal at Mar Thoma Teachers Training College, Ranny; Dr. G Valsala, Principal at BNV College of Teacher Education in Tiruvallour, Trivandrum; Dr. T Kerala Sreemathi, Senior Research Officer (Retd.) at SCERT (The State Council of Education Research and Training), Trivandrum; Dr. Mariamma Mathew, Principal at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara; and Dr. Premachandran P, Assistant Professor in Physical Science at Navajyothi College of Teacher Education for Women, Olarikkara in Trissur, contributed their views and anxieties on the implementation of NEP 2020. Dr V Reghu made the concluding remarks. The programme came to an end at 12 pm with the vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Dr. Rajeswari K, General Secretary at CTEF (Council of Teacher Education Foundation) in Kerala.
The entire panel discussion programme turned out to be successful in achieving its objectives. The program could enhance the awareness of the faculty members and research scholars regarding various upcoming trends in education and share opinions and suggestions about NEP 2020. The majority of the participants give positive feedback on the discussion programme. The panel discussion was very fruitful and informative. Overall, the entire panel discussion was a diverse experience for the participants.
A general body meeting was conducted after the session and the meeting was wound up by 1:00 pm.
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.
REPORT ON THE ONLINE TALK SERIES THE FREE VOICE 1
(June 2, 2023, at 7:00 pm on Google Meet)
TheFreeVoice is a fortnightly Online Talk Series that is jointly organized by Peet Memorial Training College, Maveikara, the District Institute of Education & Training, Alappuzha & the Council for Teacher Education Foundation (Kerala Chapter). The event intends to diligently explore themes and topics that truly matter and would hand over the mic to stalwarts in their respective fields, to talk to us on contemporary issues related to Culture, Education, Society, Arts, Gender, Environment, New Media and Technology, just to mention a few.
The purpose is to shine the torch further beyond the usual confines of any single discipline and to lend an ear to ideas worth listening to, from people from different walks of life, who have made a huge difference.
Discover thoughts and designs that influence and inspire, ignite your creativity and awareness like never before and contribute opinions and suggestions to the listener hub - The Free Voice platform offers opportunities for all these and more!
The Inauguration of the event was done at 7 pm on June 2, 2023, with an inaugural talk on ‘Sustainable Happiness’ by Dr. Geetha Janet Vitus, Dean and Former HOD, Faculty of Education, University of Kerala.
Dr. Bindu KJ, Principal, DIET welcomed the online gathering. Dr. MS Geetha, Chairman, CTEF (Kerala Chapter) delivered the Presidential Address and Dr. Mariamma Mathew, Principal, PMTC, put forward the Introductory Remarks on the event. Dr. Velayudhan Nair T, Asst. Professor, PMTC, proposed the Vote of Thanks.
After the inaugural session, the first of the series commenced and it was on Sustainable Happiness by Dr. Geetha Janet Vitus, Dean and Former HoD, Faculty of Education, University of Kerala, on June 2, 2023, at 7:00 pm on Google Meet.
REPORT ON THE ONLINE TALK SERIES THE FREE VOICE 2
(June 2, 2023, at 7:00 pm on Google Meet)
The second of TheFreeVoice fortnightly Online Talk Series jointly organized by Peet Memorial Training College, Maveikara, the District Institute of Education & Training, Alappuzha & the Council for Teacher Education Foundation (Kerala Chapter) was held on on June 17, 2023, on The Pocso Act which was dealt by Mr. Shan Gopan (Member, Child Welfare Committee, Juvenile Justice, Pathanamthitta).
REPORT ON THE ONLINE TALK SERIES THE FREE VOICE 3
(June 30, 2023, at 7:00 pm on Google Meet)
The third of TheFreeVoice fortnightly Online Talk Series jointly organized by Peet Memorial Training College, Maveikara, the District Institute of Education & Training, Alappuzha & the Council for Teacher Education Foundation (Kerala Chapter) was held on June 30, 2023, on Knowledge & AI: Potentials & Potholes. It was led by Mr. Aneesh M. Das, Asst. Prof., Dept of Mass Communication & Journalism, NMSM Govt. College, Wayanad.
REPORT ON THE ONLINE TALK SERIES THE FREE VOICE 4
(July 14, 2023, at 7:00 pm on Google Meet)
The fourth of TheFreeVoice fortnightly Online Talk Series jointly organized by Peet Memorial Training College, Maveikara, the District Institute of Education & Training, Alappuzha & the Council for Teacher Education Foundation (Kerala Chapter) was held on July 14, 2023, on Ideational Fertility in the Age of Human Gadgetisation by Dr. Sebastian Joseph, Former HoD, Dept of History, UC College, Aluva.
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
Discussion on Future Plans and Suggestions Made by Members:
Talking about the research activities to be planned, Dr. Malini PM, suggested that ITEP is a major issue for teacher educators as all the other B.Ed. programmes would be discontinued other than a one-year programme which would be for those who have completed the 4-year programme. Moreover, she added that a memorandum can be handed over to NCTE with the anomalies in the qualification of staff and others at the earliest. Furthermore, she said that research methodology classes can be offered to research scholars which will also enable us to generate more income and increase the number of our life members. To plan more on the research activities, a WhatsApp group can be formed and the decisions taken can be intimated to the ECMs. Dr K Rajeswari and Dr Asha J. V. can join them for more support. Dr S Maya suggested that a YouTube Channel for CTEF be started.
Dr Pramod Dinakar informed us that he and Dr Jayachandran, HoD in Charge, Department of Education, Kannur University were involved in a programme in connection with POCSO-related issues and the Juvenile Justice Act which we should all be aware of.
Dr M. Jayachandran promised to conduct programmes in connection with the same in collaboration with CTEF as it needs to be pondered more in this present scenario. He also added that more coordination is needed in the areas of curriculum revision making use of the expertise of eminent scholars in this field wherein CTEF can play a fitting role.
The Chairman responded that similar classes are promised to be taken by some other members too. Dr.T. K. Mathew and Dr Nimmi Maria Oommen have promised to conduct classes in their respective institutions with the collaboration of CTEF.
Dr M. Jayachandran also suggested that CTEF should explore the possibility of identifying its own dedicated room or building for conducting such meetings and keeping resources and materials in safe custody permanently.
Dr Grace Annie Mathews, Patron, CTEF said that CTEF can work on bringing out a biannual or annual international journal. She also said that a directory of resource persons of national and international levels can be prepared which can be made use of by colleges while organizing programmes.
Moreover, she also insisted on forming cluster colleges under the government or aided colleges of education so as to have a unified curriculum framework for B.Ed. This can also include University Teacher Education Centers. By forming these clusters, experts can also look forward to visiting self-financing colleges and have a note of their facilities. All these processes will encourage teacher educators to join CTEF. She also suggested to formulate a CTEF Study Circle, for academic programmes with this as the main head.
Dr M. Vijayakumari Amma seconded Dr Grace' annie Mathew’s opinion of forming cluster colleges and suggested that school teachers can also be given awareness on ITEP so that they can disseminate the information to their students who are interested in it.
Dr Madhubala Jayachandran talked about the necessity of offering research methodology classes to B.Ed. students, which can be given according to their level.
Dr Asha J. V. suggested that the idea of starting an international journal is good for income generation and the idea of cluster colleges is useful as well.
As a reply to the suggestion put forward by Dr Malini, the Chairman said that the previously prepared write-up with modifications incorporated, can be submitted to NCTE at the earliest.
Dr. M S Geetha also asked for the opinion of the members regarding the necessity of launching of a website exclusively for CTEF for which she got two proposals from Dr.K S Sajan and the committee has decided to accept the first proposal in which Dr. Sajan K. S would be in charge of starting a website on behalf of CTEF.
Dr T. Sundaresan Nair then informed the need for starting a YouTube channel for CTEF which was supported by Dr. Maya so that the e-content developed for research methodology classes can be uploaded.
Dr TSN also added that we can have two letterheads, one with the names of all the ECMs and another one with only the names of the President, General Secretary and Treasurer, which can be used even without the approval of the Executive Committee.
Dr V. Reghu said that the unaided teacher education institutions were involved in the discussion of ITEP held recently and wanted to have a clear-cut outline of the new curriculum that is about to start in Kerala. We need to have a unified model and we are the only organization which can move forward with it, which we should move forward within two to three weeks’ time.
Dr Saramma Chandy insisted on distributing the hard copy of the Newsletter on payment so that it would give a better feeling and can be used as a source of income generation.
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:
Later, 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.
REPORT OF DR GULAB CHAURASIA’S BIRTH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION PROGRAMME
Organised by CTEF Kerala on 03.07.2023
A Commemoration programme on the birth anniversary of academician par excellence and founder National president of Council for Teacher Education Foundation Dr. Gulab Chaurasia was organized by Council for Teacher Education Foundation, Kerala in online mode on 03.07.2023 Monday from 6.30 pm to 8.00 pm.
The prgrammme started with a silent prayer. The speakers and the participants were welcomed by Dr. Pramod Dinakar, General Secretary, CTEF, Kerala. Dr. M. S. Geetha, Chairman, CTEF, Kerala rendered the Presidential address in which she highlighted the milestones in the illustrious professional life of Dr. Chaurasia.
Commemoration speeches were rendered by the following officials of CTEF
i. Dr V M Sasikumar, Patron, CTEF, South Zone
ii. Prof. K Y Benedict, Regional Chairman, CTEF, South Zone
iii. Dr Grace Annie Mathews, Patron, CTEF, Kerala
iv. Dr V Reghu, Academic Consultant, CTEF, Kerala
v. Dr N Johnson, Chairman, CTEF, Tamil Nadu
vi. Prof K Jacob Mathew, Vice Chairman, CTEF, Kerala
vii. Dr M Vijayakumari Amma, Member Advisory Board, CTEF, Kerala
viii. Prof. Rajeswari K, Vice Chairman CTEF, Kerala
ix. Dr Saramma Chandy, Executive Committee Member, CTEF, Kerala
x. Dr. Bindu K. J, Secretary, CTEF Kerala
xi. Dr. Anil Kumar K.P., Vice-Chairman, CTEF Kerala
xii. Dr. K. Anvar, State Coordinator, CTEF Kerala
Anecdotes as well as descriptions of academic interactions, leadership qualities, organizational abilities, and interpersonal interactions of the great personality were shared in the commemoration speeches. The event ended at 8.00 pm with the Vote of Thanks by Dr. Premachandran P., Treasurer, CTEF Kerala.
Some snapshots of the event are shared.
Participants
Presidential Address by Dr. M. S. Geetha, Chairman, CTEF, Kerala
Commemoration speech by Dr V M Sasikumar, Patron, CTEF, South Zone
Commemoration speech by Prof. K Y Benedict, Regional Chairman, CTEF, South Zone
Commemoration speech by Dr Grace Annie Mathews, Patron, CTEF, Kerala
Commemoration speech by Dr V Reghu, Academic Consultant, CTEF, Kerala
Commemoration speech by Dr N Johnson, Chairman, CTEF, Tamil Nadu
Commemoration speech by Prof K Jacob Mathew, Vice Chairman, CTEF, Kerala
Commemoration speech by Dr M Vijayakumari Amma, Member Advisory Board, CTEF, Kerala
Commemoration speech by Prof. Rajeswari K, Vice Chairman CTEF, Kerala
Commemoration speech by Dr Saramma Chandy, Executive Committee Member, CTEF, Kerala
Commemoration speech by Dr. Bindu K. J, Secretary, CTEF Kerala
Commemoration speech by Dr. Anil Kumar K.P., Vice- Chairman, CTEF Kerala
Commemoration speech by Dr. K. Anvar, State Coordinator, CTEF Kerala
Snapshot of participants
Vote of Thanks by Dr. Premachandran P., Treasurer Kerala
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.
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 _____
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.
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.
REPORT OF THE FACULTY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
CONDUCTED BY
CTEF KERALA
WORKSHOP ON E-CONTENT DEVELOPMENT
Date and Time: September 28, 2023, 08:00 PM
Platform: Google Meet
As part of the faculty development, a workshop on ‘E-Content Development’ was organized on September 28, 2023, Thursday, at 8:00 pm on Google Meet by the Research Wing of CTEF Kerala as part of setting the stage for the initiative “E-Content Preparation for Research Methodology classes” targeted at the CTEF Kerala members who are assigned with the various topics to develop the e-content.
Dr K. S. Sajan, Associate Professor, NSS Training College, was the resource person who deliberated over the topics (1) Orientation on using OBS Studio & (2) AZ Screen Recorder in Android Mobile Phone along with an orientation on using MS Office PowerPoint. The resource person insisted on having both the apps downloaded and ready to be used as prerequisites for enhancing the effectiveness of the session.
The following members attended the session.
Dr Anees Mohammed
Dr Anu Mukund
Dr Asha AK
Dr Durga Lekshmi
Dr Issac Paul (2%)
Dr Jayakrishna. K
Dr Joju John
Dr K S Sajan
Dr K. Sivarajan (5%)
Dr K. Y. Benedict (14%)
Dr Lakshmi (13%)
Dr Lakshmi S
Dr M Jesa
Dr M S Geetha
Dr Malini P.M
Dr Maya S
Dr Niranjana K P
Dr Pradeep Chandran.B
Dr Preetha George
Dr Premachandran P
Dr Rajeswari K
Dr Reghu V
Dr Rosamma Philip
Dr Smitha R
Dr Tara Sadasivan Nair
The session started by making the participants familiarized with the various options in PowerPoint which would enhance the appearance of the ppts to be used in the e-content. Hands on training was imparted on both the aforementioned apps and doubts were cleared. All the participants actively participated in it and mentioned the benefits of having done such a session. A screenshot of the handson session is given below.
As per the participants' request, a sequel of this session would be planned to have a refreshment of the brain on the same. The session concluded at 9:30 p.m.
REPORT OF THE BOOK NOOK WEBINAR SERIES
CONDUCTED BY
NVKSD COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ATTOOR
in collaboration with
AIRIO & CTEF TAMIL NADU AND KERALA CHAPTERS
Date and Time: October 10, 2023, 07:00 PM
Platform: Google Meet
BOOK NOOK 1
NVKSD College of Education, Attoor, IQAC, Centre for Research and Development & Library Readers’ Forum initiated the webinar series, viz., Book Nook: Words and World in collaboration with AIRIO & CTEF (Tamil Nadu & Kerala Chapters) with its inaugural ceremony on October 10, 2023, Tuesday, at 7:00 pm on Google Meet.
The following people attended the session.
Ahalya G
Ahina S
Akila K•j
Anaswara G P
Andrew Kannittayil
Angel Benesha
Angel Sheba
Anisha R
Annie Feba Varghese
Anshibel S
Anu Ciya
Anu Dixcy
Anu Mol
Anuja A P
Anupriya Shaji
Anusree Vm
Archana S R
Archas Archas
Arya Anil
Asha A.K. [B.Ed]
Ashifa Praylin J
Aswani Prakash
Aswathy S P
Aswini S.V
Athira M S
Babitha Sweety
Bearlin Johncy J.D
Benila B
Benisha
Bersha HR
Bibisha Nila
Bindu Sreedharan
Bindya Umesh
Bintu George
Bishop Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas
Bless Stephini
Deepa RP
Deepthy N.S
Divin Liferan J
Divya R O
Divya Mino
Divya Vinod
Dr Ancy Jayaraj
Dr Anu Mukund
Dr Anvar K
Dr Bindu K J
Dr Giby Geevarghese
Dr Hari Krishnan
Dr Janatha
Dr M S Geetha
Dr P J Poulose
Dr Reghu V
Dr. Asha AK
Dr. Bindu B
Dr. K. Y. Benedict
Dr. Maya S
Dr. R Mukundan
Dr. Sreekala A.S
Dr. Anila Chacko
Dr. D. S. Prasobh Madhavan
Dr. K S Sajan
Dr. Malini P.M
Dr. P. Sheela
Dr. V. M. Sasi Kumar
Durga Lekshmi
Elizabeth George
Fairlin Lydia
Ferushia Ferushia
G Kammalamma
Gireesh Kumar
Gobisha R.J.
Goldin Sneha
Greeshma Raveendran
Hari Krishnan
Helen Joy
Jacob Mathew
Janeeshma JR
Jeba Malar
Jemi Harlin
Jeniba JS
Jersha G
Jiflin
Jino Vincent
Jojen Mathew
Jyothi Lekshmi
Kannan KP
Kannika Kannika
Karthik Abhimanyu
Kavitha Thankachan
Kerala Sreemathi
Krishna Priya
Lakshmi S
Laxmi A
Lekshmi KG
Libi L
Liby Raju
Dr Madhubala Jayachandran
Mahesh Ravi
Meenakshi B.V.
Meenu S
Merlin Malar
Mohana Velan
Monika
Narayanan K
Neetha V T
Neethu N
Nisha Panthavoor
P Babilona
Pavithra Kumar
Prasad P S
Praveen Kumar
Preetha K
Prema Malathy
Prija Philips
Priya Kemal
Priyanka V.J
Rajeswari K Kamalamma
Redlin Stefi R
Rejee Nair
Rejisha R R
Reshma Lechu
Rh Abhija
Rybin Sinchu
S.Devika
Sam V. Daniel
Sangeetha Shiyam
Santhi S Rajan
Saramma Chandy
Saritha Babu
Seena Shamnad
Selshiya S
Shenu Haesin
Shibila M
Shiny Rajesh
Shyamala
Sneha SB
Sobha Sha
Sona Bose
Sonia Subash
Sreedevi Chandran
Sreelatha S
Sreenithya M
Sreya MS
Sruthi S
Sruthi.S.S
Sruthy Sruthy
Star Gazer
Sujithra Sugesini
Tara Sadasivan Nair
Theresa Susan
Tinuesha S. S.
Valsala Thampan
Vibija TS
Vidhya Sajukumar
Vijil Maria
The Invocation was done by one of the students of NVKSD College of Education. Dr S. Sreelatha, Principal, NVKSDCE welcomed the gathering. Prof. (Dr.) Rajeswari K. shed light upon the significance of the webinar series. His Excellency, Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas, Bishop of Sultan Batheri, Wayanad & Global President ARIO, inaugurated the webinar with his enlightening and inspiring words.
Dr. R. Mukundan, Former Principal NVKSD CE, gave the presidential address, followed by felicitations by Dr. Johnson, CTE, TN.
The webinar series, Book Nook: Words and World was initiated by Prof. (Dr.) Geetha Janet Vitus, Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Kerala, and Former Head, Department of Education, University of Kerala, with the review of the book - Inclusive Education Strategies: A Textbook - which is brought out by the University of Minnesota, United States of America Armenian State Pedagogical University, Republic of Armenia and UNICEF Armenia.
The reviewer elaborated upon the concept of Universal Design for Learning as a pedagogy that can facilitate inclusion and how teachers and laymen can aspire to be aware of this in life. Other important aspects of the book were also touched upon so as to inspire the readers to have a glimpse of it.
The review was followed by the proposal of a vote of thanks by Dr. Jiby Geevarghese, Secretary AIRIO.
Some of the screenshots of the Google Meet are given below.
Dr. M. S. Geetha, addressing the gathering
H E most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas inaugurating the webinar
Dr. R. Mukundan while giving the presidential address
Prof. (Dr.) Geetha Janet Vitus while reviewing the book
Dr. Giby Geevarghese proposing the vote of thanks
The session concluded at 9:00 p.m.
REPORT OF THE BOOK NOOK WEBINAR SERIES
CONDUCTED BY
NVKSD COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ATTOOR
in collaboration with
AIRIO & CTEF TAMIL NADU AND KERALA CHAPTERS
Date and Time: October 28, 2023, 07:00 PM
Platform: Google Meet
BOOK NOOK 2
The second of Book Nook series initiated by the NVKSD College of Education, Attoor, IQAC, Centre for Research and Development & Library Readers’ Forum in collaboration with AIRIO & CTEF (Tamil Nadu & Kerala Chapters) was held on October 28, 2023, Tuesday, at 7:00 pm on Google Meet.
The following people attended the session.
1. Bindhu C M
2. Bindu Gouri
3. Dr Anu Mukund
4. Dr Janatha
5. Dr M S Geetha
6. Dr. Bindu B
7. Dr. Renuka Sonny
8. Dr. Anila Chacko
9. Dr. N. Johnson
10. Dr. V. M. Sasi Kumar
11. Gireesh Kumar
12. Grace Annie
13. Jacob Mathew
14. Latha Saraswathi
15. Merlin Malar
16. Mohana Velan
17. Nisha M S
18. Pavithra Kumar
19. Praveen Kumar
20. Prija Philips
21. Priya Kemal
22. Rajeswari K Kamalamma
23. Sangeetha Shiyam
24. Saramma Chandy
25. Saritha Babu
26. Sonia Subash
27. Sreelatha S
28. Starwin Elias
29. Suja GP
30. Sunil J
31. Tara Sadasivan Nair
32. Udaya Kumar
33. Unni Menon
34. Vijil Maria
The Invocation was done by one of the students of NVKSD College of Education. Dr S. Sreelatha, Principal, NVKSDCE welcomed the gathering. Prof. (Dr.) Bindu B., MTTC, introduced the book reviewer of the day, Dr. Grace Annie Mathew, patron, CTEF, Kerala Chapter.
The book chosen for review was named, Leadership Models in Education: Vision for the Future, which was written by the reviewer herself.
The review was followed by the proposal of a vote of thanks by Dr Gireesh Kumar NVKSDCE.
Some of the screenshots of the Google Meet are given below.
Dr. M. S. Geetha, Chairman, CTEF Kerala, sharing her viewpoints on leadership
Dr. Sreelatha S., Principal, NVKSDCE expressing her gratitude
Prof. Dr. Bindu B., MTTC, introducing the Book Reviewer
Participants
Chief Guest, Dr. Grace Annie Mathews, reviewing the book.
The session concluded at 9:00 p.m.
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
REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON
EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION: DECIPHERING THE CREATIVE POTENTIALS OF KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER
Organized by
NVKSD COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, Attoor
in collaboration with
IQAC & Alumni Association of NVKSD College,
CTEF Kerala & Tamil Nadu Chapters and CEAM & ARIO
on
December 15-16, 2023
(online & offline mode)
The Day 1 of the International Seminar was held at the NVKSD College Auditorium in an offline mode. It started with the college prayer followed by the lighting of the kuthuvilakku. The seminar was presided over by Adv. S. Krishna Kumar, Secretary of NVKS Educational Society. The Principal Dr. S. Sreelatha, welcomed all the dignitaries and the gathering. We are honoured by the presence of Dr. S. L. Rayar, Former Principal of J. P. College of Arts & Science, Thenkasi who inaugurated the seminar and delivered the inaugural speech. In his speech, he gave a glimpse of what true educational excellence meant. Dr. K. Rajeswari Professor and Head, Centre for Research and Development, NVKSD College of Education enlightened the dignitaries with an overview of the seminar. The felicitations were given by Dr. R. Mukundan, Former Principal &Academic Advisor of NVKSD College of Education and Dr V.M. Sasi Kumar, National President CEAM(Council for Educational Administration and Management). The International Conference staged for another remarkable event - it was the formal signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between NVKSD College of Education and CEAM (Council for Educational Administration and Management). The Abstracts of the articles were released in the form of abstract proceedings in the inaugural session. Adv. S. Krishna Kumar, Secretary of the college honoured the Chief Guest. Dr. Raghi P. Nair. Dean, NVKSD College of Education proposed the vote of thanks.
The two-day conference comprised four thematic sessions, and five technical sessions of which a few were scheduled concurrently.
15 December, Day 1
Dr M. S. Geetha, Former Dean, University of Kerala, and Chairperson, CTEF, Kerala, was the resource person for Thematic session I. She highlighted the significance of NEP and signified the integration of NEP 2020 in STEM education. Dr. R. P. Deepa, Assistant Professor, NVKSD College welcomed the resource person. The three technical sessions were also held on the same day. The sessions were chaired by Dr. G. Valsala, Former Principal, IASE, Thrissur and Chairperson CEAM, Kerala chapter, Dr. Raghi.P. Nair, Dean, NVKSD College of Education, Dr. V.P. Bindu Gouri, Dr. R.P. Deepa, Dr. K. G. Gireesh Kumar and Dr. S. Praveen Kumar, Assistant Professors of NVKSD College of Education. The welcome address and vote of thanks for the different sessions were given by Ms. Soumya M. S., Ms. C. Sreelakshmi, Mr. Mahesh Kumar, and Mr. E. Jeba Starwin - Ph. D. Research Scholars of NVKSD College of Education.
16 December, Day 2
The seminar commenced in the online mode on the second day. After invoking the god with the college prayer, the seminar moved into its theme presentation. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen, Department of Education, Titus Teacher Education College, Thiruvalla and the general secretary, CEAM and Alumni of NVKSD College was the resource person. How women can be empowered through education was the theme upon which she deliberated. Dr V.P. Bindu Gowri, Assistant Professor, NVKSD College of Education and Ms. Sangeetha G. S., Ph. D research scholar welcomed and thanked the resource person.
Thematic Session III was for Lady Carla Davis, South Seas University. Her recorded version of the video presentation was embedded with her suggestions and observations on measures of quality sustenance to reach the height of excellence. Ms. Merlin Malar the Ph.D. research scholar was the rapporteur of the session.
Thematic session IV was by Dr. Bharat Prasad Neupane, Associate Professor, Department of Language Education, School of Education, Kathmandu University. He emphasized the roadmap towards quality maintenance to reach academic excellence. Dr. V.S. Pavitrakumar, Assistant Professor NVKSD College of Education and Ms. Sonia, Ph.D. research scholar welcomed and thanked the resource person.
A panel discussion followed next. The moderator of the session was Dr. Asha J. V., Professor and Head, School of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala. The other panellists were Dr. Madhuri Isave, Associate Professor, Tilak College of Education, Pune, Dr.N. Johnson, HOD, Department of Lifelong Learning, Faculty of Education, Alagappa University, Karaikudi and Chairman, CTEF TamilNadu, Dr. S. Lenin, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, MS University, Tirunelvel and Alumni of NVKSD College and Dr. Shnaoli Chakraborty Acharya, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, West Bengal State University, Kolkata. Thematically relevant topics were discussed in the panel discussion session. Ms. V. S. Vidhya, Assistant Professor, and Dr. K. P. Kannan, the Director of Physical Education welcomed and thanked the session.
The two technical sessions (Online) which were conducted parallelly followed next. Dr. A. Lekshmi, Associate Professor, N.S.S. College, Pandalam, Dr Premachandran, Assistant Professor, New Navajyothy College of Education, Thrissur, supported by the faculty of N.V.K.S.D. College of Education were the Chairpersons of the sessions.
Dr Jojan Mathew, Principal, GVM’s Dr Dada Vaidhya College of Education, Ponda, Goa, and Chairperson Goa Chapter, AIRIO, delivered the Valedictory Address. The seminar witnessed the participation of more than 200 participants offline and online and included nearly 50 paper presentations.
Dr S.Devika, and Ms Rejee M.K. Nair, Assistant Professors of NVKSD College of Education were the organising Secretaries of the seminar. The masters of the ceremony in the International seminar were Ms. Saritha C Babu, Ms. Sangeetha G. S., Ms. Merlin Malar, Ms. Arya Gouri Raj R. and Ms. Adithi R. H. The seminar was volunteered by PhD research scholars, M.Ed. I, M.Ed. II, B.Ed. I, and B.Ed. II year students of NVKSD College of Education. Mr. G. Biju Mohan, Computer Instructor, provided the technical support for the seminar. The seminar was supported by Adv. S. Krishna Kumar, secretary of NVKSD College of Educational Society and all the eminent members of the management, and all other academic and administrative staff of NVKSD College of Education. The renowned educationists of CEAM, CTEF and AIRIO provided logistic guidance to the seminar. The presence of the educationalist Dr. B. C. Sobha, former Principal of NVKSD College of Education, Dr. Xavier Dass, Retd professor, St Jude’s College of Arts and Science, Thoothoor and Dr. Ramachandran Nair, Academic Advisor, N.V.K.S.H.S.S. Attoor, ignited the seminar. To conclude, by the grace of Nalloor Vettuveni Kandan Sasta, the two-day International Seminar was very productive and informative.
MINUTES OF THE SIXTH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
(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
…..
REPORT OF THE TRIBUTE - IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Prof. Dr. A. SUKUMARANA NAIR
organised by
CTEF Kerala on January 12, 2024 at 6:30 pm on Google Meet
To pay tribute to our beloved Guru, Prof. Dr. A. Sukumaran Nair, Former Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam and the Patron of CTEF Kerala who left us on January 8, 2024. The CTEF Kerala Chapter organized a gathering to lament the demise on January 12, 2024, Friday, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Many eminent CTEF members who were associated with him took part in the online meeting and shared thoughts about him. The programme was conducted online on Google Meet.
The programme started with a silent prayer followed by a welcome address by Dr. M. S. Geetha, Chairman, CTEF Kerala, grieving the demise of the great soul. Tributes were paid by several eminent CTEF members, touching the hearts of everyone, remembering him as a great educationist India has seen.
Dr. Achuthsankar, son of the Late Prof. Dr. A. Sukumaran Nair, graced the occasion with his presence. He thanked CTEF Kerala for arranging such a meeting.
Condolence speeches were rendered by the following officials of CTEF:
Dr. S. Sreedevi, Former Principal, Govt. College of Teacher Education, Trivandrum
Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas, Patron, CTEF Kerala
Prof. A. Abdul Vahab, Patron, CTEF Kerala
Dr. K. P. Anil Kumar, Vice-Chairman, CTEF Kerala
Dr. Grace Annie Mathews, Patron, CTEF, Kerala
Dr V M Sasikumar, Patron, CTEF Southzone
Dr. V. Reghu, Academic Consultant, CTEF, Kerala
Dr K P Anilkumar, Vice Chairman, CTEF, Kerala
Prof K. Jacob Mathew, Vice Chairman, CTEF, Kerala
Prof Benedict, Chairman, CTEF Southzone
Prof. Rajeswari K, Vice Chairman CTEF, Kerala
Prof. Meera K. P.
Dr. Mollykutty
Dr. Chandini
Prof. P J Jacob
Dr. Mini
Dr. G. Valsala
Dr Lekshmi Natarajan
Dr Renuka Sonny
Anecdotes as well as descriptions of academic involvements, interactions, leadership qualities, scholastic abilities organizational abilities, and interpersonal interactions of the great personality were shared in the condolence speeches. The event ended at 8.30 pm with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. Premachandran P., Treasurer, CTEF Kerala. Dr. Achuthsankar appreciated the gesture and guaranteed to include it in the biography of Prof. Dr. A. Sukumaran Nair which would be written and brought out by him on his First Death Anniversary.The meeting ended at 8.30 pm.
Some snapshots of the event are shared.
MINUTES OF THE FIRST 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 requests are expected.
Things to be ratified:
Award Committee has to decide whether to give 5 marks or more to be given 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.
REPORT OF CTEF ANNUAL AWARDS 2023 (KERALA CHAPTER)
(January 19, 2024, at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara)
The annual award distribution ceremony of CTEF Kerala was held on January 19, 2024, at 10:30 am at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara, as part of 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 programmes unfolded with an impactful presidential address by Dr. M. S. Geetha, Former Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Kerala and Chairperson of CTEF Kerala. Dr. Jayaprakash R. K., Director, SCERT, Kerala, was the chief guest of the day who inaugurated the function and delivered an insightful inaugural address.
The following awards were given away by the chief guest, Dr. Jayaprakash R. K.
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
Lifetime Achievement Award - Dr. G. Valsala, Former Principal, Govt. IASE, Thrissur (Chairperson CEAM & Vice Chairperson, CTEF, Kerala)
Proficient Writer - Dr. Reni Francis, Principal, MES’s Pillai College of Education & Research, Chembur, Mumbai
Accomplished Teacher/Teacher Educator for two - 1. Dr. Anju Mehrotra, Director Principal, Kalka Group of Institutions, New Delhi; 2. Dr. Usha Pathak, Associate Professor, Department of Education, DAV (PG) College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Blooming Faculty - Dr. Meenakshi Chaturvedi, Assistant Professor, IES College of Education, IES University, Bhopal, MP
The distribution of the CTEF Kerala Award was done under the leadership of Prof. Dr. K. Rajeswari, Former Principal, GCTE, Thycaud, Trivandrum and the CTEF South Zone Awards under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen, Professor, Titus II Teachers’ College, Thiruvalla.
The CTEF 2023 Awardees with CTEF Members
REPORT OF NEWSLETTER CTEF KERALA - JANUARY 2024
(January 19, 2024, at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara)
The release of the CTEF Newsletter January 2024 of the Kerala Chapter was held on January 19, 2024, at 11:30 am at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara, as part of 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.
CTEF Chairman, Dr. M. S. Geetha, Former Dean of the Faculty of Education at the University of Kerala, presided over the function in which Dr. Jayaprakash R. K., Director, SCERT, Kerala, the chief guest, released of the Newsletter - CTEF Kerala, January 2024, Volume 25, by handing it over to Dr. Sam V. Daniel, Advisory Board Member and Vice President of CTEF Kerala.
Dr. Jayaprakash and CTEF Kerala Executive Members with the Newsletter
REPORT OF CTEF KERALA WEBSITE LAUNCH
(January 19, 2024, at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara)
The launch of the official website of CTEF Kerala was held on January 19, 2024, at 11:30 am at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara, as part of 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.
It was the sole initiative of Dr. K. S. Sajan, who voluntarily took up the designing and hoisting of the website. The details and photos of the activities and programmes organized by CTEF Kerala have been uploaded on it and is maintained by Dr. Sajan himself. It is a proud venture of CTEF to have its website in the technologically advanced era to be on par with other organizations.
The website launch was organized remotely by Dr. K. S. Sajan in the programme presided over by Dr. M. S. Geetha, Chairman, CTEF, Kerala. The launching was done by Rt. Rev. Thomas Samuel, Former Manager and Bishop Emeritus, CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese by clicking on the link to the website, https://ctefkerala.co.in.
REPORT OF DR NP PILLAI MEMORIAL LECTURE
(January 19, 2024, at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara)
A memorial lecture on Dr NP Pillai was organized by the CTEF Kerala on January 19, 2024, at 12:15 pm at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara, as part of 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 memorial lecture was delivered by Dr. Grace Annie Mathews, Patron, CTEF Kerala & former Principal, Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara. Dr. Grace passionately remembered the contributions of Dr. NP Pillai in the field of teacher education and remembered him as a great guru. The lecture ended at 12:40 pm.
REPORT OF DR SIVADASAN PILLAI MEMORIAL LECTURE
(January 19, 2024, at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara)
A memorial lecture on Dr Sivadasan Pillai was organized by the CTEF Kerala on January 19, 2024, at 12:45 pm at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara, as part of 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 memorial lecture was delivered by Dr. T. K. Mathew, Advisory Board Member, CTEF Kerala & former Principal, Titus II Teachers’ College, Thiruvalla. Dr. Mathew thankfully enumerated the contributions of Dr. Sivadasan Pillai as a great teacher educator and recognized him as a great teacher educator. The lecture ended at 1:10 pm.
REPORT OF THE SYMPOSIUM ON THE EXECUTION OF NEP 2020
(January 19, 2024, at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara)
A symposium with the theme ‘Execution of the National Education Policy 2020: Dilemmas and Potentialities’ was organized by the CTEF Kerala on January 19, 2024, at 2:15 pm at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara, as part of the programmes of the second-day 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 moderator of the symposium was Dr. V. Reghu, Academic Consultant, CTEF, Kerala and former Dean and Controller of Examinations, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbadur, Tamilnadu. He introduced the theme elucidating upon the various aspects of NEP 2020 to be analysed and invited Prof. Dr. Asha J. V., Professor & Head of the Department, School of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University to talk on the topic ‘Resources as a Challenge - How to Overcome’ in which she elaborated on the challenges faced by students of marginal sectors and suggested a few methods to overcome the challenges.
Dr. Sushanta Kumar Panda, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Jammu talked about the Challenges in Implementing ITEP in the Light of NEP 2020 followed by a critique on teacher education at primary school level execution of NEP 2020 by Dr. Naisal S. A., Teacher Educator, Govt. Institute of Teacher Education, Alappuzha.
Dr. Saramma Chandy, Former Principal, Lord’s Universal College of Education, University of Mumbai, then elaborated upon NEP and Teacher Education Issues.
Dr. V. Reghu consolidated the symposium with valuable insights about the merits, demerits, and challenges that exist while implementing NEP 2020 into the academic curriculum of various tiers of the education system.
Dr. V. Reghu & other Panelists on stage
The symposium ended at 3:30 pm.
MINUTES OF THE SEVENTH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
(On February 29, 2024, at 7:20 pm on Google Meet)
The fifth Executive Committee Meeting of CTEF Kerala was held on February 29, 2024, Thursday, at 7:20 pm on Google Meet (link: https://meet.google.com/mgq-nhmy-hmp) with the following agenda:-
Agenda of the Meeting:
Review of the Annual Convention
Accounts of the convention
CTEF National Conference at Jabalpur.
E-Content Development
Any other matter with the permission of the Chair.
The following were present in the ECM.
Dr. Alie Thomas
Dr. Anil Kumar
Dr. Anila Chacko
Dr. Anu Mukund
Dr. Anvar K
Dr. Bindhu C M
Dr. Grace Annie Mathews
Dr. Jacob Mathew
Dr. K S Sajan
Dr. Kerala Sreemathi
Dr. M S Geetha
Dr. M.Vijayakumari Amma
Dr. Malini P.M
Dr. Mariamma Mathew
Dr. Maya S
Dr. Meenu Mumthas
Dr. Naisal
Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen
Dr. Premachandran P
Dr. Rajeswari K
Dr. Reghu V
Dr. Sankaranarayanan Paleeri
Dr. Saramma Chandy
Dr. Sheeja Kumari
Dr. Sony Mary Varghese
Dr. V.M. Sasi Kumar
Dr. Valsala Thampan
Dr. Velayudhan Nair
The programme was initiated by the Chairman, Dr. M. S. Geetha with a silent prayer. Prof. Dr. Rajeswari K. welcomed the gathering followed by the presidential address of the Chairman.
Review of the Annual Convention
Review by Members:
Dr. Grace Annie Mathews: She said that the conference went well in a very graceful and effective way. Time management was truly amazing and they displayed wonderful teamwork. The college got a fantastic opportunity to convene an international conference to showcase their goodwill, teamwork, skills of time management, organizing, etc., in a very elegant manner. The paper presentation sessions were organised meticulously in a commendable way. The college officials and staff put on excellent teamwork in collaboration with the CTEF members. Dr. VM Sasi Kumar performed his role gloriously and hospitably by bringing and accommodating members from outside Kerala. Dr. V. Reghu’s session was a very effective one. All the sessions were very useful and effective.
Dr. V. Reghu: It was a well-organized programme. Academically, paper presentations and other sessions were very effective with the joint efforts of the College Management and the CTEF members. The cultural event with ‘Padayani’ was fantastic and the effort taken is indeed appreciated. He also requested that the report of the programme to be published in the publication of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
Dr. Anil Kumar: The International Conference was a well-organized one with the effort of the college authorities and the CTEF members. He hoped that the next one would also be a successful one like this and congratulated all the CTEF office bears and college authorities as well.
Dr. Sankaranarayanan Palleri: The programme was heard to be a well-organized one. One of his books was published in one of the highly reputed Cambridge Journals. The source of inspiration for activities like this blooms from the activities and resourcefulness of organizations like this.
Dr. Saramma Chandy: Absolutely a great event, well organized, well managed. The time management was spectacular which should be contagious. The atmosphere of the college, the students, teachers, and all the staff were all very cooperative with graceful behaviour. The cultural programme, food, everything was well organized. In north India, the retired teachers never work so hard. This group of teachers of the CTEF is a source of inspiration for all.
Prof. Dr. K. Rajeswari: A beautifully coordinated and well-organized conference and annual convention. It is only because of the hard work and commitment the CTEF officials and College officials put forth. The chairmanship of Dr. M.S. Geetha is commendable. All the senior CTEF official like Dr. V. Reghu, Dr. VM Sasi Kumar, the Bishop of Batheri, the Bishop of the College, and the Principal and the faculty members worked hand-in-hand and put on a great show along with Dr. Velayudhan Nair and other in-charges of the college. She congratulated all on behalf of CTEF. The effort taken by Dr. Premachandran, Dr. Anila Chacko and all the others are appreciated.
Dr. Jacob Mathew: No one event taken up by the PMTC has been a failure. Congratulations and gratitude to all the college faculties and CTEF members.
Dr. Mariamma Mathew (Review on behalf of PMTC): There was a great team effort for months to put on a great show like that and the support and inspiration from Dr. M. S. Geetha was unequivocal and meticulous. The sessions were all very effective. The paper presentations were an output and product of the programme and it has been made into a report. All the wishes and appreciation are whole-heartedly accepted and CTEF’s role in nominating the college for the conference is well appreciated.
Dr. M. S. Geetha (Review on behalf of CTEF): Everything started with great planning. The programme started with a message from Dr. Bhandarkar and Dr. Nilima Bagavati. The panel led by Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen was beautiful. The sessions by Dr. Jayaprakash on NEP was enlightening. The talk by the Bishop was truly an inspiring one. The panel discussion led by Dr. V. Reghu and the contributions of other panelists like Dr. Asha JV, etc., were wholesome. The sessions on the third day also went on well. Gratitude is expressed wholeheartedly to the College personnel and CTEF officials for their contributions from the very start to the end of the programme. Dr. VM Sasikumar’s effort in making in the conference an international one is commendable. Dr. Sajan’s effort in developing and launching the website is indeed appreciated. The effort taken by Dr. Premachandran, Dr. Anvar, Dr. Anu Mukund, and others is also appreciated. The sponsorship by Dr. VM Sasikumar in making the certificates, Dr. Vijaykumari’s effort in making her contributions, Dr. Malini’s effort in content development and Dr. Grace Annie Mathew’s effort and enthusiasm in staying throughout the conference, Dr. Anvar’s efforts, everything is well appreciated. The college’s effort in putting on the show of Padayani and the effort in serving good and tasty food is appreciated.
It was reminded that the 23rd annual convention is promised to be conducted at Devaki Amma Memorial Teacher Education College, Chelembra in Kozhikode in Feb 2025.
Accounts of the Convention
Expenditure Report by Dr. Alie Molly Thomas (Amount in Rupees)
Income:
Registration (203 no.)
Online: 136300 +
Spot: 13200
Total: 149500
Donation: 6000 (5000 from Dr. Vijayakumar &
1000 from Mr Koshy John, Alumnus)
Publication(500 x 32): 16000
Total Income: 171500
Expenses:
Publicity and Media: 9400
Seminar Kit: 23419
Brochure: 5370
Certificate: 12000
State & Decoration: 8612
Programme: 65970
Memento for PhD: 4320
Best Paper: 2000
Food & Acc: 99254
Cultural Programme: 38628
Due to CTEF: 10000
Transportation: 6400
Light & Sound: 2000
Miscellaneous: 660
Total Expenditure: 287033
E-Content Development
Prof.Dr Malini intimated that the e-content development is not moving forward. The recording was said to be facilitated by MTTC. Two of the members recorded - Dr. Joju & Dr. Lakshmi. However, Dr. Sajan indicated that the aspect ratio was double and hence, it cannot be published in any form. There is a need for an offline session to be organized and a venue and host should be decided. A venue in a convenient area would be ideal.
Any Other Matter with the Permission of the Chair:
The University of Kerala’s meeting will be held on ITEP and programmes will be organized by the Kerala Higher Education Council in Trivandrum which needs to be represented by CTEF members.
Dr. Anu Krishnan has offered to constitute an award for the topper in ITEs in Trivandrum with a cash prize of Rs. 1100/- and a certificate. Yearly contributions can be accepted. Any other similar awards can be accommodated.
Dr. Pramod Dinakar has sent a resignation from his post as CTEF General Secretary as his official responsibilities at his university have proven to be burdensome. Patron, Dr. Grace Annie Mathews opined that it should be accepted as CTEF needs a full-time General Secretary and suggested the name of Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen as the new General Secretary until the next election and her role as the academic coordinator should be given to another member. All the members of the executive committee supported the suggestion and her candidature as General Secretary was unanimously accepted and passed by the ECM.
CTEF National Conference at Jabalpur: Four members from Ctef Kerala have registered for the conference Dr. MS Geetha, Dr. V. Reghu, Dr. Anu Mukund & Dr. Anu Krishnan. The Chairman requested the members to register from Kerala for the National Conference which is to be held at Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College Jabalpur, Madhyapradesh.
Decisions Taken:
The statement of the accounts proposed by Peet Memorial Training College in connection with organizing the 22nd Annual Convention and International Conference on Education 5.0 was passed by the ECM.
The publication of the papers presented at the conference held at PMTC needs to be done. A total number of 40 books needs to be published.
The tentative venue for the e-content development workshop will be Alappuzha Govt ITE in April 2024 as informed by Dr Naisal.
The book published by Dr. Sankaranarayan Palleri will be appreciated in the next programme organized by CTEF.
Representatives of CTEF will attend the programmes organized by Kerala Higher Education Council on ITEP with a prepared written agenda.
Dr. Anu Krishnan’s offer to constitute a yearly award for the topper in ITEs in Trivandrum with a cash prize of Rs. 1100/- and a certificate has been accepted and passed by the ECM by accepting yearly contributions.
Dr. Pramod Dinakar’s resignation from the post of CTEF General Secretary is accepted and he has been relieved from the duties.
Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen has been unanimously elected as the new General Secretary of CTEF Kerala Chapter until the next election and her role as the academic coordinator will be transferred to another member.
At the end of the meeting, Dr. Premachandran proposed the vote of thanks.
Some of the screenshots of the meeting are given below.
Welcome by Prof. Dr. K. Rajeswari
Address by Chairman, Dr. M. S. Geetha
Dr. Grace Annie Mathews
Dr. Anil Kumar
Dr. Sankaranarayanan Paleer
Dr. Saramma Chandy
Dr. Jacob Mathew
Dr. Mariamma Mathew
Dr. Alie Molly Varghese
Dr. V. M. Sasikumar
Dr Malini P. M.
Dr. K. S. Sajan
Dr. V. Reghu
Dr. Premachandran proposing the vote of thanks.
The meeting ended at 9:10 pm.
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