CTEF ONLINE EXECUTIVE MEETING REPORT
Date: April 22,
2025
Time: 06:30 PM
Platform: Google Meet
AGENDA:
·
Report of
the last executive meeting
Members Attended
The meeting commenced with a welcome address by Dr. G. Valsala,
Vice President,
CTEF Kerala, followed by the Chairman’ s address by Dr. M. S.
Geetha. In her address,
Dr. M S Geetha consolidated the meeting’ s agenda and provided an
overview of the
proceedings and also reflected on the key discussions from the
previous meeting.
AGENDA 1: REPORT OF THE LAST EXECUTIVE MEETING
The report of the last executive
meeting was presented by Sreekutty, S S Office Secretary, CTEF Kerala. Only the
review of the CTEF National Convention has been covered.
AGENDA 2 : FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR THE YEAR 2025
A
detailed report of the financial management for the year 2025 was presented by
Dr. Premachandran P, Treasure, CTEF
Kerala.
Expected Income for the Year 2025
CTEF Kerala has planned a variety of income-generating avenues for
the year, estimating a total income of ₹3,40,000.00. The key sources
include:
Expected Expenditure for 2025
The total estimated expenditure is ₹1,20,000.00, earmarked
for the following:
Summary
This plan reflects CTEF Kerala’s focus
on sustainability, resource mobilization, and quality programming in the year
ahead. Efficient fund allocation is expected to support academic initiatives,
training programs, and recognition of excellence in teacher education.
Prof.
Dr. V. Reghu raised an
important query regarding the practical feasibility of conducting Online Talks.
In response, Dr. Premachandran assured that such matters will be addressed.
Dr. Premachandran also reported that
after the last CTEF Convention, five new life members, three research scholars,
and two institutions have joined the organization. A total of Rs. 11,500 has
been collected in this regard.
AGENDA 3: MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN:
Dr. M. S. Geetha highlighted the
progress of the ongoing membership campaign. She noted that 14 district
coordinators have been selected from across Kerala to lead the initiative.
Dr. M. S. Geetha mentioned that similar
efforts were initiated during the time of Dr. Sivadasan Pillai, and the current
campaign is a continuation of that legacy.
Co-ordinators
from each district
1.
Kasaragod-
Dr Bindu TV
2.
Kannur
– Dr Joseph Kacharayil
3.
Wayanad
–Dr Sunith Kumar
4.
Kozhikode-
Dr Arun kumar P
5.
Malappuram-
Dr Anees Mohammed
6.
Palakkad
– Dr Sankaranarayanan Paleeri
7.
Thrissur
– Smt. Jayanthi A
8.
Ernakulam-Dr
Marin Jose
9.
Idukki
-Dr Rajeev Puliyoor
10. Kottayam- Pramod Thomas George
11. Alappuzha-Dr Asha O S
12. Pathanamthitta- Dr Suresh K J
13. Kollam – Dr Lekshmi Nataraj
14. Thiruvananthapuram- Dr Divya Senan
AGENDA 4: CTEF Publications & Other
Related Matters
In relation to the publication wing of
CTEF, Dr. M S Geetha announced that Dr. Bindu C.M., has agreed to serve as the
Chief Editor of upcoming CTEF publication. Additionally,
Dr Anees Mohammed C is willing to edit a book on
General theme. Interested
members are encouraged to contribute chapters for inclusion. Two books are
scheduled to be released by September or October. Members were also urged to
support and promote the publication campaign actively.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr.
Premachandran P., Treasurer, CTEF Kerala. The meeting concluded at 7.30 PM.
Prepared by Smt. Sreekutty S S
(Office
Secretary, CTEF Kerala)
Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen
Dr. M.S. Geetha
General Secretary, CTEF Kerala
Chairman,
CTEF Kerala
CTEF is pleased to announce the publication of two books, as decided by the executive committee held on 22- 04-2025.The books include a research volume and a general theme book with the editors appointed for each. Dr Bindu C M, Head of the Dept. of Education, Calicut University will edit the Research volume and Dr Anees Mohammed, Farooq Training College will oversee the general theme book. The details of the editorial committee will be intimated soon
CTEF ONLINE EXECUTIVE MEETING REPORT
Date: March 23, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Platform: Google Meet
AGENDA:
• Review of National Convention – 2025
• Financial Management for the Year 2025
• Membership Campaign
• Future Programmes
• Other Related Matters
Members Attended
1. Dr. M S Geetha, Chairperson, CTEF Kerala
2. Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen – General Secretary, CTEF Kerala
3. Dr. Premachandran P, Treasurer, CTEF
4. Dr K Y Benedict
5. Dr. K. Sivarajan
6. Prof. Dr. Rajeswari K
7. Dr. Sajan K.S.
8. Dr. Malini P M
9. Dr. Kerala Sreemathy
10. Dr. Saramma Chandy
11. Prof. Dr. Mariamma Mathew
12. Dr. Anvar K
13. Dr. K.P. Anilkumar
14. Dr. T Sundaresan Nair
15. Dr. Bindhu C M
16. Dr. Anila Chacko
17. Ms. Sreekutty S S, Office Secretary, CTEF Kerala
Opening Remarks
The meeting commenced with a silent prayer, followed by a welcome address by Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen, General Secretary, CTEF Kerala. Dr Grace Annie Mathews, Prof.V Reghu , Dr Bindu TV, Dr Anees Mohammed informed their inability to attend the meeting.
Review of National Convention – 2025
• Dr. M.S. Geetha, Chairman, CTEF Kerala presented an overview of the National Convention, expressing gratitude to all organizing committee members. Key points included:
• For the Convention , 69 CTEF members registered, with about 30 attended on the first day.
• Appreciation was extended to Sri Narayanan, the Manager of the host college, Dr. Anil Kumar, the Principal, Dr Asok Nochad, the Co-ordinator and all event organizers from the college for their efforts.
• Various committees, including Finance, Program, Publication, Documentation, Transport and Accommodation, Cultural programme, Media and Paper Presentation, functioned efficiently.
• The Chairman acknowledged the physical presence and efforts of CTEF Members Prof. K Sivarajan , Prof K Y Benedict, Prof Rajeswari K, Prof. V Reghu, Dr V M Sasikumar ( for the preplanning ), Dr. Sam V. Daniel, Prof. Malini P M, Prof. Bindu C M, Dr Sajan K S, Dr Anila Chacko, Dr Anees Mohammed, Dr UmerFarooque ,Dr G Valsala, Dr TK Mathew, Dr Anwar K, Dr Saramma Chandi, Dr Anu Krishnan, Dr K J Suresh, Dr Arun kumar P, Dr Joseph Kacharayil, Dr Sankara Narayanan Paleeri,Dr Mridula,Dr Dinesan, Dr Premachandran P (Treasurer) for serving as the conveners and members of various committees in the conference.
• Also appreciated the efforts taken online by the Gen Secretary Prof Nimmi Maria Oommen and Smt Sreekutty (Office Secretary).
Financial and Organizational Support:
• The Chairman was thankful the efforts of Dr. T. Sundaresan Nair and Dr. Premachandran P., Treasurer, for auditing the account and presented in a well defined manner.
• She was also grateful for the support rendered by Dr Sajan K S for rendering the technical support and online certificate distribution services which greatly contributed to the success of the event.
Paper Presentation Feedback:
• Dr.P M Malini , in charge of the paper presentation competition session, observed that competition papers were of substandard quality and suggested stricter screening criteria for the future conferences.
• General paper presentations were well conducted.
• Dr. Bindu C.M. raised concerns about the quality and relevance of competition papers.
• Dr K Y Benedict and Dr. Anvar K stressed the need for increased participation from CTEF members in the future conferences as well.
Conference final Review and Participation Concerns:
• The Chairman emphasized the need for re-evaluation and increased participation from CTEF members in future conferences.
• Dr. T. Sundareshan Nair commended that not only positive reviews but weaknesses also should be pointed out in review meeting.
• Dr Anil kumar K P gave a very comprehensive report detailing the strengths, weaknesses, and challenges encountered in the conference.
Programmes detailing:
• Prof. Mohan Menon’s session on Implementation Challenges on ITEP was praised for its structure and content. Dr V Reghu, Prof Muhammed Alias Mustafa, Dr Praveen, Dr Pramod Dinakar were appreciated for their detailed presentation of the theme under each head.
Management and Technical Support:
• The financial strain on the host college was noted, and recommendations were made to increase funding and sponsorships for future events.
• Prof. Jacob Matthew commended the management support from Devaki Amma Memorial College of Education, Chelambra, while stressing the need for improved academic engagement.
• Dr. K.S. Sajan praised the college’s technological support, including YouTube live streaming and sound system arrangements.
• Issues regarding certificate generation were identified, with recommendations for a more streamlined process in future conferences.
• Future Recommendations:
• Dr. Anil Kumar K P suggested to take steps for increasing offline participation and including more international speakers for future conventions.
• Constructive feedback and recommendations were acknowledged by the Chairman who emphasized that in the future programmes the weaknesses found out may be remedied and improvements may be carried out in paper presentation competition standards next convention onwards.
• Membership expansion was discussed, with Dr. Premachandran proposing the launch of a membership campaign.
• Dr. K.Y. Benedict recommended a three-month submission period for competition papers, improved selection processes, and withholding best paper awards if quality standards were not met.
Conclusion
Due to time constraints, only the first agendum received thorough discussion. The chairman proposed scheduling a follow up meeting to continue with the remaining agenda between April 15 th and 20th 2025.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Premachandran P., Treasurer, CTEF Kerala. He, after giving a short review of the conference, emphasized the importance of refining strategies for future Annual conferences to enhance participation, quality, and organizational efficiency. The meeting concluded at 8.45 pm.
Prepared by Smt. Sreekutty S S
(Office Secretary)
Prof. Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen Dr. M.S. Geetha
General Secretary, CTEF Chairman, CTEF
Dear Friends,
We are very happy to announce the names of Awardees of 2024.
Congratulations to all the awardees.
Chairman, CTEF Kerala
CTEF, Kerala Awards-2024
1. Prof.( Dr) K Sivadasan Pillai Memorial Award for Academic Excellence
Prof. Nilima Bhagabati, International Secretary General, CTEF National
2. Dr. K Soman Memorial Award for Teacher Educator of the Year
Dr Sunikumari P M, Vice Principal, BNV College of Teacher Education,
Thiruvananthapuram
3. Award for the Best Administrator of the Year-No proper hard copies from any of the applicants
4. Award for the Inspiring Teacher Educator
Dr Bindu T V, Asst. Professor, Dept of education( ITEP), Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod
5. Prof. K. R. Sivadasan Memorial Award for Innovative Researcher in Education
Dr Lekshmi V, Asst. Professor, NSS Training College, Ottappalam
6. Award for the Talented Writer in Education
Dr Sheejakumari T R, Principal (Retd.), DIET, Thiruvananthapuram
7. Award for the Most Committed Teacher Educator for Extension work
Dr Sojia John, Asst. Professor, Mount Tabor Training College , Pathanapuram
8. Award for the Best Teacher Educator at DIET and SCERT Level
Dr Jayadevan S K, Senior Lecturer, DIET, Kannur
9. Award for the Best Teacher Educator at TEI Level- No applicants
10. Dr.N.D Joshi Memorial Award for Institutional Excellence
Devaki Amma Memorial Teacher Education College, Chelembra, Kozhikode
11. Award for the Topper of B.Ed. Examination of the University of Kerala
Mr Abhijith S A, B.Ed English, Badhiriya B.Ed Training College, Velichikkala, Kollam
12. Award for the Topper of D.El.Ed. Examination in Thiruvananthapuram District
13. Prof. (Dr.) N. Vedamani Manuel Memorial Award for Best Paper Presenter- at the time of convention 2025
14. Dr. Sudheesh Memorial Award for Innovative Research Paper Presenter - at the time of convention 2025
Dear Friends,
CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR AWARDS 2024
It is with great pleasure we are introducing a Manual of awards for CTEF Kerala, a pioneering organisation dedicated to empowering the teacher educators in Kerala. This manual serves as a comprehensive guide to the awards instituted by CTEF Kerala, highlighting our commitment to recognising excellence and promoting talent.
As we strive for a world where everyone has opportunities to reach their full potential, we acknowledge the hard work, dedication and passion of teacher educators who make a positive impact in the teacher education field. Our awards aim to celebrate these unsung heroes who inspire others to follow their footsteps and foster a culture of excellence. The accomplished Teacher educators from Colleges of Teacher Education, Departments of Education, SCERT, DIETs and TEIs, who are members of CTEF Kerala, are eligible to apply for these coveted awards.
Within this manual you will find detailed information on our award categories, eligibility criteria, selection processes and guidelines for nomination and application. We have designed this manual to be user-friendly and accessible, ensuring seamless experience for all participants.
As we embark on this journey of recognising and rewarding outstanding achievements, we are filled with hope and excitement for the future. We believe that by working together, we can create a brighter tomorrow for all.
Sincerely
Dr M S Geetha
Chairperson, CTEF Kerala
(For Award committee)
