Wednesday, December 20, 2023

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

December 20, 2023, at 8:00 PM

on Google Meet


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


Agenda of the Meeting:

1. Announcement of CTEF Kerala Awards 2023

2. CTEF Annual Convention and International Conference - updates

3. E-content development – updates

4. Website – updates 

5. Newsletter – status

6. Membership campaign - updates

7. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair 


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


The following members were present.

  1. Dr. Anil Kumar

  2. Dr. Anila Chacko

  3. Dr. Anu Mukund

  4. Dr. Arun Kumar P.

  5. Dr. Bindhu C M

  6. Dr. Jacob Mathew

  7. Dr. Joseph Kacharayil

  8. Dr. K. Y. Benedict

  9. Dr. M S Geetha

  10. Dr. Madhubala Jayachandran

  11. Dr. Malini P.M

  12. Dr. Mariamma Mathew

  13. Dr. Nimmioommen

  14. Dr. Pramod Dinakar

  15. Dr. Rajeswari K Kamalamma

  16. Dr. Reghu V

  17. Dr. Sony Mary Varghese

  18. Dr. V M Sasikumar

  19. Dr. Valsala Thampan


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

1. Announcement of CTEF Kerala Awards 2023

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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


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

Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. G. Valsala, Former Principal, Govt. IASE, Thrissur, Kerala, Chairperson, CEAM & VIce Chairperson, CTEF, Kerala.
  1. Proficient Writer Award: Dr. Reni Francis, Principal, MES’s Pillai College of Education and Research, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

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

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

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


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

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


2. CTEF Annual Convention and International Conference - Updates

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

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

  2. The Programme Schedule is ready.

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

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


3. E-Content Development – Updates

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


4. Website Development – Updates 

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


5. Newsletter – Status

Dr. Anila Chacko briefed the ECM about the status of the Newsletter. Pictures of events, RPs,

flyers, writeups, etc., will be included and other details will be given in table formats. Messages of executive members will be included. 


6. Membership Campaign - Updates

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


Other Decisions Taken:

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

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


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


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


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


  1. 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.)


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


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


  1. 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.


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


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

    1. 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


Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Notification for CTEF-Kerala awards 2023*

*Notification for CTEF-Kerala awards 2023*

Last Date 30 th October

As per the decision taken by the CTEF Kerala executive committee held on 04th September 2023, applications are invited for the  awards instituted by CTEF Kerala for the year 2023

*Applications  along with supporting  documents only  will be accepted*

#Awards are opened to CTEF Kerala Life Members only 

#  Each award category should have at least  3 applicants, for that award to be given 

# Each applicant can apply for a maximum of 3 award  categories. Applicants have to  mention their preference order in the application.


# A CTEF- Kerala award winner will be considered for another award only after three years of receiving a CTEF  award.

#  The details of the awards will be  uploaded in the blog and the  website  soon. 

#  The hard copy of application form along with relevant  documents are to be sent to the General Secretary, CTEF Kerala in the following address on or before *20th  October 2023*

Dr. Pramod Dinakar,
Head, School of EGCS,
Chinmaya Vishwa Vidyapeeth
Adi Sankara Nilayam, Velyanad, Ernakulam district
PIN 682313
Ph: 9447792228


# All applicants should  register themselves for the CTEF  annual convention and International conference  (organised  at Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikkara) before applying for the awards and screenshot of registration fee paid is  to be  attached  along with the application form.


The soft copy of the application form along with scanned copies of documents may also be sent to the email
 
ctekeralaaward@gmail.com

For further deatails Contact :


Dr. M.S Geetha 
9447108758

Dr. Pramod Dinakar 
9447792228

Dr . Rajeswari K  
7356879002


Further deatails regarding the categories of  awards and the criteria will be shared by the Convenor of the award committee .

- General Secretary

Flyer for CTEF 22nd Annual Convention and International Conference

*Flyer for CTEF 22nd  Annual Convention and International Conference at Peet Memorial Training College Mavelikkara - January 18 19 and 20, 2024*

Monday, September 4, 2023

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

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

September 4, 2023, at 07:30 PM

On Google Meet



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


Agenda of the Meeting:

  1. CTEF Kerala Annual Convention 2023 - Planning

  2. Award Committee Updates

  3. Research Wing  E-Content Development updates

  4. Website Development updates

  5. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair


The following members were present.

  1. Dr (Sr) Alice Joseph

  2. Dr Anees Muhammed

  3. Dr Anila Chacko

  4. Dr Anu Mukund

  5. Prof. Dr Asha J. V.

  6. Dr Bindu K. J.

  7. Dr Bindu T. V.

  8. Dr Bindhu C. M.

  9. Dr Happy PV

  10. Dr K. S. Sajan

  11. Dr M.S. Geetha

  12. Dr Madhubala Jayachandran

  13. Dr Malini P. M.

  14. Dr Mariamma Mathew

  15. Dr Naisal Sherieff

  16. Dr Nimmy Maria Oommen

  17. Dr Niranjana K P

  18. Dr Pramod Dinakar

  19. Dr Premachandran P

  20. Prof. Rajeswari K.

  21. Dr Sam V Daniel

  22. Dr V Reghu

  23. Dr V.M. Sasikumar

  24. Dr T.S. Nair

  25. Prof. Dr Musthafa


Members who intimated leave of absence:

  1. Dr Grace Anne Mathews


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

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

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

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

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

  1. Humanistic Values and Digital _____

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

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

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

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

Dr Madhubala suggested including language-related themes as well.

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


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


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


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


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


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


The registration fees are as given below.



Participant

Early Bird in INR

Late Bird in INR

Spot Registration in INR

Research Scholar/MEd Student

900

1000

1300

Professionals

1000

1200

1500

CTE Members 

800

1100

1400



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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Monday, August 7, 2023