The District Coordinators of the Council for Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF) play a vital role in promoting the objectives of CTEF at the grassroots level. Their duties involve academic, and organizational responsibilities that contribute to the development of teacher education in their respective districts. The general duties of District Coordinators typically include the following:
1. Academic Coordination
• Organize seminars, workshops, conferences, and awareness programs for teacher educators, student-teachers, and practicing teachers.
• Promote innovative teaching practices and educational research at the district level.
• Encourage academic collaborations among teacher education institutions in the district.
• Facilitate discussions on current trends, policies, and challenges in education/ teacher education.
2. Membership Drive
• Make a list of Teacher Education Institutions( Govt./ Aided /Self Financing) in the district
• Enrol new life members ( Teacher Educators and Research Scholars) and institutional members into the CTEF.
• Encourage institutions to join CTEF as Institutional members and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CTEF
• Maintain a proper record of members/institutional members in the district.
• Motivate teacher educators and students to actively participate in CTEF activities.
3. Communication and Liaison
• Act as a link between the State/Regional/National CTEF leadership and the district-level institutions.
• Disseminate information about CTEF programs, publications, and initiatives to members in the district.
• Submit periodic reports and updates on district-level activities to the State Co ordinator/ Gen Secretary or Chairman.
4. Organizing District-Level Programs
• Plan and conduct academic and professional development events such as:
• District-level educational exhibitions
• Teachers' meets
• Student-teacher competitions
• Community-based outreach programs
5. Documentation and Reporting
• Maintain records of district-level events and prepare annual activity reports.
• Submit reports and recommendations to the State CTEF body for review and planning.
6. Support for CTEF Publications
• Encourage members to contribute research articles, case studies, and reports to CTEF journals and newsletters.
• Facilitate the dissemination of CTEF publications to teacher education institutions.
7. Strategic Planning
• Identify the needs and challenges of teacher education in the district and suggest action plans to the State Executive.
• Work towards the realization of CTEF's vision of building a strong, reflective, and socially committed teacher education system.
8. Monitoring and Evaluation
• Ensure that district-level institutions align their educational practices with the values and standards promoted by CTEF.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of programs organized under CTEF and recommend improvements.