Tuesday 26 December 2023

CTEF ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2022 @ MAR BASELIUS TRAINING COLLEGE S. BATHERI

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REPORT OF 

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

ON

TRANSDISCIPLINARY APPROACHES: GLOBAL TRENDS IN EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

12, 13th and 14th January 2023

“Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn” – Benjamin Franklin

Council for Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF) Kerala and Mar Baselios College of Education, Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad, Kerala organised the 21st Annual Convention on Council for Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF) Kerala and International Conference on Trans disciplinary Approaches: Global Trends in Education, Research and Development in collaboration with Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), Association of International Researchers of Indian Origin (AIRIO), Kerala Chapter and Council for Educational Administration and Management (CEAM), Kerala Chapter on 12th, 13th and 14th of January 2023.





DAY 1 – JANUARY 12, 2023 (ONLINE)

The opening day’s events commenced with the registration at 9 am. At 10 am, a flag hoisting ceremony was held and Dr. V. Anilkumar, Principal, Mar Baselios College, Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad (General Convenor) hoisted the flag. It was followed by a briefing of the conference by the Conference coordinator and the Faculty of Mar Baselios College, Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad, Dr. J. Sunil. Then, Prof. Dr. K M Bhandarkar, National President, CTEF India, Prof. Dr. Nilima Bagbati, International Secretary General, CTEF and Dr Grace Annie Mathews, Chairperson, CTEF Kerala addressed the gathering. From 11 am to 1 am a panel discussion was held on the theme Transdisciplinary approaches in managing quality system of education. Prof. Abdul Gafoor, HoD, Department of Education, Calicut University, Kerala moderated the panel discussion. First Panelist, Prof. Asha J.V, School of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam delivered a talk on Managing quality ecosystem in education. Secondly, Dr Bobby Mahanta, Principal, Balurghat B. Ed College, West Bengal talked on Educational outreach program: A step towards developing skills, knowledge and strengthening community. The next panel discussion was on Impact of visuals in Ethanomethodological Studies, by Dr. Archana Pal, Associate Professor, DAV (PG) College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. After the discussion, the panel presentation was wrapped up with the concluding remarks by the moderator. 

Following the lunch break, paper presentations in online mode were conducted from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm. 32 papers were presented online in 6 panels. The First day programme completed with these paper presentations.

 

DAY 2 – JANUARY 13, 2023 (Friday)

The second day started again with the registration. The inaugural session commenced at 10 am with the invocation by the college choir. Dr. V. Anilkumar, Principal officially welcomed the gathering. Dr. M..S.Geetha, Conference Director & Vice Chairperson CTEF Kerala gave a brief introduction to the conference. Dr. Grace Annie Mathews, Chairperson, CTEF Kerala (General Convenor) delivered the presidential address. Most Rev Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas, Bishop of Bathery Diocese, Wayanad (Patron CTEF Kerala) blessed the occasion and inaugurated the conference. Prof. Rajan Varughese, Member Secretary of the Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) delivered the inaugural address online. It was followed by the keynote address delivered (online) by Prof (Mag) Dr. Birjit Philips, Bugenland University of Applied Sciences, Austria. From 11.30 am, Memorial lecture on Prof. N.P Pillai  and Prof K Sivadasan Pillai were delivered  by Dr V M Sasikumar, Zonal Chairman CTEF South India  and Dr. K Sivarajan, Former Dean, Faculty of Education, Calicut University respectively. 

11.30pm to 12.30pm, the next segment was held which  included the presentation of CTEF Kerala awards and CTEF India, South Zone awards, followed by the release of  News letter and Books by CTEF and its members. Dr. T.K Mathew, Former Principal, Titus II Teachers College, Thiruvalla (Vice Chairman, CTEF Kerala) and Dr. K.P Anilkumar, Principal, Devaki Amma Memorial College of Education, Kozhikode (Secretary CTEF Kerala) shared their words of appreciation. The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Rajeswari K, Organizing Secretary & General Secretary CTEF. The technical sessions wound up by 1 pm.

After the lunch break, Panel presentation was held from 1.30pm. The presentation was moderated by Prof. Dr. C.M Bindhu, Department of Education, Calicut University. The main theme was Global trends in education and development. Dr. Mariamma Mathew, Principal, Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikkara, Kerala talked on Gender sensitive Education. Dr. Pratiksha Dixit, Principal, Springfields, Moradabad, UP talked on The pursuit of leadership through happiness. Dr. Pooja Walia, Asst. Prof. Department of Education, Mizoram University talked on Facilitating Learning and Industrial Revolution 4.0. After the discussion, the moderator wound up the session with the concluding remarks. From 3.30 pm onwards, paper presentation competition was conducted in the main auditorium and General paper presentation parallel sessions were held in Gandhi, Vivekananda and Priyadarsini Halls. Suggestions were given, doubts were clarified and discussions on the paper were done. At 5.30 pm, General Body meeting, CTEF Kerala was held and the second day wound up at 7.30 pm with the cultural programmes by the students of Mar Baselios College of Education which lasted for 1hour.

DAY 3 – JANUARY 14, 2023 (Saturday)

On the final day of the conference, paper presentations began at 9.30 AM. Thematic Session started at 10.00 am and was led by Dr. N. Johnson, HoD i/c Dept. of Lifelong Learning, Alagappa University, Tamil Nadu on the topic Global Trends in Lifelong Learning: The covenant high education perspective. The second thematic session was led by Dr. K.Y Benedict, Principal, Mar Theophilus Training College, Thiruvananthapuram, Vice President CTEF Kerala on the theme, A search into the scope and meaning of transdisciplinarity in teaching and research. There were a total of 50 paper presentations on these three days, both in online and offline mode. We thank all the theme presenters, panel presenters and chair persons who served as resource persons in this academic endeavour. The following resource persons chaired the sessions. They are as follows Dr. Vijaya Kumari K, Dr. Arun kumar P, Dr. Joseph Kacharayil, Dr. Mumthas N.S, Dr. Anila Chacko, Dr. Meenasky Ramachandran, Dr. Puneet Walia, Dr. Maya S, Dr. Issac Paul, Dr. Babu C.K, Dr. Joju John, Dr. Anwar K, Dr. Pramod Dinakar, Dr. Bindu K J, Dr. Saramma Chandy, Dr. Neena Thomas, Dr. K.S Sajan, Dr. Ancy A.S. and Dr Bindu T A.

The valedictory session commenced at 11.30 pm. Dr. Mariamma Mathew, Principal of Peet Memorial Training College Mavelikkara  officially welcomed the gathering. Dr. Anvar. K, Principal, UCTE, Kudamaloor and Treasurer, CTEF Kerala  presented the resume of the conference .  

 Dr. Grace Annie Mathews, Chairperson, CTEF Kerala delivered the Presidential address. The valedictory address was delivered online by Prof. Dr.V.Reghu,Former Controller of Examinations, RGNIYD, Chennai, TN. Then, awards distribution for the paper presentation competitions and the honouring of Ph. D awardees were held. Then the  platform was open for the sharing of experiences and reflections.  The delegates Dr Mariamma Chandy, Ms Akansha Prajapathy Ms Remya Raj  and Dr Ayana Jaison shared their experience about the conference. Dr. Rajeswari. K, Organizing Secretary and General Secretary CTEF Kerala proposed the vote of thanks. The conference ended by around 1.30 pm with the National Anthem. 

The conference was a rich and remarkable experience. The CTEF family thank and acknowledge the sincere efforts rendered  by all the members of Mar Baselios College of Education, Sultan Bathery, KSHEC,AIRIO and CEAM.

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Saturday 27 March 2021

CTEF ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2021 @ SNM TRAINING COLLEGE MOOTHAKUNNAM

 SNM TRAINING COLLEGE

Moothakunnam, Ernakulam (Dist.), Kerala, India

&

COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION (CTEF), KERALA

In collaboration with

KERALA STATE HIGHER EDUCATION COUNCIL

ORGANIZE

19TH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION (CTEF), KERALA & INTERNATIONAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE ON

REMODELLING STRATEGIES AND POLICIES FOR FUTURE READY LEARNING

(10th and 12th & 13 th March, 2021)

The 19th annual convention of council for teacher Education foundation (CTEF) Kerala and an international multidisciplinary conference on “Remodelling Strategies and Policies for Future Ready Learning” which was organized by S N M Training College Moothakunnam, Kerala and CTEF, in collaboration with the Kerala State Higher Education Council (K S H E C) took place from 10th to 13th February 2021 in SNMTC Moothakunnam.

The aim of this conference was to prepare the graduates to be future-ready learners. The content of discussion for the seminar was developed on the premises of future ready learning for the modern techno-centered society and it is planned in the context of emerging needs of education for the future.

Sub themes of the conference was:

1. Transformative Pedagogical Approaches

2. Digital Readiness and Capabilities for Future Learning

3. Positive Classroom Culture for Psycho -Social well-being

4. Inclusive and Equitable Practices for Future Learners

5. Value- added Modelling in Education

6. Multidisciplinary Approaches in Education

7. Ensuring sustainable Development for future Education

8. Strengthening the Assessment of Future Ready Skills

9. Building Educational Leadership and Professionalism

10. Remodelling Teacher Preparation Framework

11. Policies, Issues and Concerns in Education

12. Research Paradigms for Future Learning

Over 100 delegates from different parts of the country attended the conference. These includes CTEF officials, higher education experts, researches, teachers of various teaching training institutes and school teachers.

In all, the conference generated the momentum to study about future ready learning and remodeling strategies for the purpose.

OPENING OF THE CONFERENCE- 10/03/2021

The conference began with a flag hoisting at SNM Training College Moothakunnam. The manager HMDP Sabha Sri M R Bose hoisted the flag. The Principal, SNMTC Moothakunnam, Dr Asha O S, teachers and student teachers were present during the function. Dr. Susmitha P S, Assistant Professor delivered the welcome speech. After the flag hoisting ceremony there was a pre -conference meeting. The meeting began at 10:20 a.m.

Dr Asha O S the principal delivered the welcome speech. She welcomed all the management officials, teachers, student teachers and all delegates of the CTEF. Sri M R Bose, The Manager shower the words of blessings. He appreciated the teachers and students for hosting the international conference and including distinguished delegates from various parts of the world in it.

Dr. Sankaran Nair, HOD M.Ed. department SNMTC delivered words of felicitation. He mentioned the need and significance of the topic and explain the concept “remodeling of Education” in the present scenario. Also emphasized the necessity of collaborative and cooperative learning.

The meeting came to an end by the vote of thanks by Dr Susmitha PS, the coordinator of the conference. She expressed gratitude towards management officials, principal, other teachers, CTEF members and all other participants.

After the pre- conference meeting there was an online paper presentation competition for the award:

1. Dr. vedamoni manual memorial award for best paper presentation (sponsored by CTEF Kerala).

2. Dr Sudheesh memorial award for innovative research paper (sponsored by Dr Bindu CM department of Education University of Calicut).

The competition started at 11:30 a.m.

The judging panel were:

1. Prof. Dr. V Reghu, advisory board, vice president CTEF.

2. Dr MS Geetha former dean faculty of Education University of Kerala.

3. Dr Madhuri Isave associate professor Tilak College of Education Pune.

Dr. Susmitha proposed the welcome speech. There were 6 participants for the competition.

The participants and their topics:

Sl No.

NAME & DESIGNATIOON

TITLE OF THE PAPER

1

Dr. Seema Tyagi

Assistant Professor, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University Bikaner Rajasthan India

Paradign shift in teaching and learning after covid-19

2

Santhosh T M, Research Scholar

Dr. Umer Farooque T.K,

Asst. Professor Farook Training College Research centre, Calicut, Kerala

Online classes – perception of Higher Secondary School students in Wayanad District

3

Naslamol.K; Student, Farook Training College

Dr. Mumthas. N.S, Associate Professor

Farook Training College

Narcissistic personality traits among the prospective teachers at secondary level.

4

Arjun R S Research Scholar (UGC-JRF), Department of Education, University of Calicut, Calicut University P O, Thenjippalam,

DR. Bindhu C M Associate Professor Department of Education, University of Calicut,

A study on vision board practices among teachers through whatsapp platform

5

Dr. Hema. K. J

Assistant Professor

M.Ed. Department

S.N.M. Training College,

Moothakunnam.

A study on teachers’ perspectives on creating a positive culture for psycho-social well- being of students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

6

Anoop Thomas Alex

Research Scholar, Farook Training College, Kozhikode, Kerala

Dr. Manoj Praveen G.

Associate Professor, Farook Training College,

Solving classroom management

problems with case-based reasoning

among prospective teachers

All the participants presented their topic very well. The session was very informative. The winners of the competition are

1. Mr. Anoop Thomas Alex, research scholar Farooq Training College Kozhikode won the award prof Dr Vedamoni Manual memorial award for best paper presentation

2. Dr. Hema K J, assistant professor M ED department SNMTC Moothakunnam awarded Dr. Sudheesh memorial award for innovative research paper.

Dr Seeja K R assistant professor SNMTC Moothakunnam delivered the vote of thanks for the session. On the behalf of the college, she expressed the gratitude to the judge panel who made the session interactive and all the participants. Also extended the gratitude towards CTEF and Kerala State Higher Education Council.

The first day program came to an end by 2:00 p.m.

DAY 2- INAUGURATION

The official inauguration of the international multidisciplinary conference was on 12/03/2021- the second day of the conference at SNM Training College Auditorium, Moothakunnam.

The spot registration of the conference began at 9.30 a.m. The second day of international conference started at 11 am invoking the blessing of the

almighty and a prayer. 19 student teachers lighted the chirad symbolically represent the 19th annual convention of CTEF, Kerala chapter during the prayer.

Dr. Susmitha P S, the convenor of the international conference gave an introductory speech about the seminar.

“Future ready learning focuses on the development of the skills and attributes replacing conventional learning with new pedagogical approaches that will provide our students with the tools they need to be successful to become curious, engaged and resilient individuals who are able to take up challenges of the 21st century and beyond. Education needs to evolve so as to teach and prepare students for the needs of the future.”

Dr. Susmitha P S began with the quotes of Fennel Hudson, referring to the dream of the college to host this multidisciplinary conference. She expressed her gratitude to CTEF members and KSHEC for granting the permission. She also gave a brief outline of the international multidisciplinary conference.

Dr. Asha O S, The General Convenor & The Principal of SNMTC, Moothakunnam welcomed the gathering.

“Education 4.0 emanated from the need of fourth Industrial Revolution, where man and machine align to enable new possibilities harnesses the potential of digital technology and the human resources of the globally connected, technologically fueled world. It establishes a blueprint for the future of learning as lifelong learning from childhood schooling to continuous learning in the work place to play a better role in society. Future ready learners must embrace and practice three concepts of learning: lifelong learning, life wide learning and life deep learning. A developing nation like India needs lifelong learners who cherish learning as part of life and cultivate attraction for learning and an inquisitive mind set.”

Dr. Asha O S explained the importance of topic in the present context. She welcomed all the dignitaries, resource persons and all the participants to the conference.

Dr. Grace Annie Mathews, chairperson, CTEF, Kerala, delivered the presidential address. She appreciated the college management and teachers for organizing the conference. In her speech she emphasized the theme of the conference and its importance. She also mentioned about NEP 2021.

“National Education Policy -2020: the first education policy of the 21st century. We have to redesign our education system on the basis of this. The OECD reported that ‘millions of jobs will be lost within 20-30 years and millions of jobs may emerge. And we are not sure about which job will be lost and which job will be created within this time. Here comes the importance of future ready learning. The teacher educators must be ready to lead the learners in proper manner.”

She also talked about how to utilize the conventional system and how to move with the new era of learning. Dr. Grace Annie Mathew wished all the success for the programme.

After the presidential address Dr. Rajan Varughese, Member Secretary, KSHEC, inaugurated the conference by lighting the lamp and delivered the inaugural address. In the inaugural address he critically overviewed the NEP 2020 and explained about GER of the country.

“There is a misconception that National Education Policy 2020 has been implemented. Actually, there are only efforts going on to implement the same. NEP is just a policy declared by the government. It is not even placed in the Parliament and discussed in state government. No

pieces of legislations are made by the central government, but it is trying to implement the same through certain bureaucratic interventions. It is actually forcing the unwilling state government to implement the policies. Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) in higher education is taken as the index of human development or economic development. In the case of developed countries, the average GER is nearly 60%. 60% of youth in the age group 18-23 are participating in higher education. When GER >50%, it is called massification of higher education. In USA, GER is approximately 82%. There is a direct linkage between GER and quality of human resources. Higher GER, greater will be the human development index. According to All India Higher Education Survey in 1890, average GER is only 25%, which means 75% of youth in India we’re not getting the benefits of higher education. The main factors which contributed to the increase in GER in recent years in India was the unregulated expansion of the self-financing sectors especially the professional education. In developed countries, increase in GER is due to expansion of public funded higher education institutions. Private sector level expansion will adversely affect equity in higher education. This will be a major casualty on the entire system and adversely affect access and quality of higher education.”

His thought-provoking talk gives a new perspective to read the theme of the conference.

The chief guest of the International conference Prof (Dr). Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor of Somaiya Vidyavihar University addressed the gathering.

“Kothari education policy pointing the importance of the classrooms and the real teachers in education. The major statement of the 1986 education policy was that "no society can rise above the level of the teachers". Education is for enhancing the quality of life and life management system and the role of teachers in providing education is immense. We can't think about future learning without understanding the past and without being in the present. So, it is very important that along with knowledge and skills which we import in the classroom we should understand the context of learning, contexts of knowledge, and contexts of skills. What we teach as teachers in the classroom is only the text of education. Learning to live together is the noblest property of learning. A person who has learned should learn how to unlearn. Some of the things which we have learned may not become may be

relevant at a particular place or a time. So, it is important to learn to unlearn. Only a person who can unlearn can learn new things. Personalized education means that it is just for enough learning or just for main learning education cannot be limited just for anything or with limited to one sector alone.”

After the special address of Dr. Rajasekharan Pillai, Prof (Dr) K K Shine, Chairman NCTE, SRC, an eminent academician, Head of the Department of Education, University of Sanskrit, Kerala provided the keynote address through online mode.

“As we all are aware the teacher education is most neglected sector of education even though all commissions and policies discussed it seriously. Many efforts had been taken to make it effective. As this sector was a scattered one, there are no proper way for this. Then government started NCTE and bring all the teacher education under one umbrella. NEP want the teacher education a multi-disciplinary one and proposes four-year integrated education programme. We must uplift the quality of teacher education.”

In the keynote address Prof K K Shine explained the functioning of NCTE and the necessity of upgrading teacher education for future learning.

After the keynote address Sri. B. Rajeev, President, HMDP Sabha, Sri. Bijil Kumar T S, Secretary, HMDP Sabha and HE Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas, Former NCTE South zone, Expert Committee Member, Patron, CTE, Kerala & Former Principal, Mar Theophilos Training College, Trivandrum blessed with their words. They all appreciated the college teachers and staffs for organizing the conference and congratulated the award winners. They also ensured their support for the conference.

Words of appreciation was provided by Dr. C M Sreejith, Controller of Examination, M G University, Kottayam.

“Migration of students to Canada or other countries will affect GER of the nation. In this computer era we are trying to quantify every human activity. Learning is also quantified in that manner. But it is impossible to quantify all the characters of human being. Especially in the case of depressed students. There we prefer personalized learning. If we try to quantify all those things, it will be complicated. The learning is misidentified as memorizing. This is information dominated era. Learning must train a person to use himself useful for betterment of mankind.”

He conveyed his wishes for the conference and appreciated the award winners.

Genesis of CTEF were presented by Dr. Nimmim Maria Oommen, Secretary, Publication, CTEF.

After the description by Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen, Dr. Rajeswary K introduced the CTEF Kerala Awards.

CTEF KERALA STATE AWARDS 2020

1. National Award for Academic Excellence [ Dr. K Sivadasan Pillai Memorial National Award]

- Awarded to- Prof (Dr). Rajasekharan Pillai, Former Chairman, UGC and IGNOU.

2. The Award for the Teacher Educator of the year

- Dr. Mumthas N S, Associate Professor, Farook Training College, Kozhikode.

3. The Award for the Best Administration and Management

- Dr. K Y Benedict, Principal, Mar Theophilus Training College, Nalanchira, Thiruvananthapuram.

4. Award for the Most Committed Teacher Educator for Extension Work.

- Fr. Dr. Sibichen K K, Assistant Professor in Education, St. Joseph Training College, Mannanam.

5. Award for the Talented Writer in Teacher Education.

- Dr. Seema Menon K P, Associate Professor, NSS Training College, Ottappalam.

6. Award for the Inspiring Teacher Educator.

- Dr. Divya C Senan, Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Kerala.

7. Award for Innovative Researcher (Prof (Dr). K R Sivadasan Memorial)

- Dr. Sankaranarayanan Paleeri, Assistant Professor and Head, Dept of Social Science Eduaction, NSS Training College, Ottappalam.

8. Award for the Best Teacher Educator at D.Ed level. (Sponsored by Vijnan International)

- Dr. M K Lohidhasan, Senior Lecturer, DIET, Idukki, Thodupuzha, Idukki, Kerala.

9. Award for the Institutional Excellence (Dr. N D Joshi Memorial)

- SNM Training College, Moothakunnam.

Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen provided an introduction about the books and Newsletter of CTEF to the audience.

Dr. M S Geetha, Chairperson of Award Committee and Former Dean and Faculty of Education, University of Kerala announced the name of awards of CTEF South Zone.

AWARDS OF CTEF SOUTH ZONE (2019 & 2020)

NATIONAL AWARD:

Accomplished Teacher Educator- 2019

- Dr. Anila Chacko, Principal, St. Thomas Training College, Mukkolakkal, Thiruvananthapuram.

- Dr. Giby Geevarghese Associate Professor, Mar Theophilus Training College, Naalanchira, Thiruvanathapuram.

NATIONAL/ INTERNATIONAL AWARDS- 2020:

1. International Award for Erudite Scholar.

- Prof. Dr. Birgit Phillips, Burgenland University of Applied Sciences, Pinkafeld, Austria

2. National Award for Celebrity Writer.

- Dr. Savita Mishra, Principal, Vidyasagar College of Education, Darjeeling, West Bengal.

3. National Award for Acclaimed Extension Educator

- Dr. Reghu Rama Das, Principal, Peoples College, Mitraniketan, Vellanad, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

4. National Award for Accomplished Teacher Educator.

- Dr. Shinty Antony V, Principal, Ramaiah College of Education, Bangalore, Karnataka.

- Dr. Meenakshi Ramachandran, Principal, Christ College, Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

5. National Award for Emerging Teacher Educator.

- Dr. Vijayalakshmi N S, Assistant Professor, Fathima Memorial Training College, Kollam, Kerala.

Sri M R Bose, Manager of S N M Training College, Moothakunnam and Dr. V M Sasikumar, National Vice President CTEF South Zone, Rendered Words of Felicitation for the conference. PhD Awardees are honored during the session.

Prof. Dr. V Reghu, Advisory Board, Vice President of CTEF, proposed Prof. N P Pillai Memorial Lecture. He pointed out various problems of B. Ed graduates in seeking job and drawbacks of NEP 2020.

Dr. Sankaran Nair, Head M. Ed Department, SNM Training College, Moothakunnam proposed the vote of thanks.

ONLINE THEMATIC SESSION & DISCUSSION 1

Online thematic session & discussion 1 started at 2.30 p. m about “Implementation of Assessment Literary for Future Ready Skills.” Dr. Protiva Rani Karmaker, Associate Professor, Institute of Modern Languages, Jagannath University, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The important points discussed in the session:

“Researcher objectives of the study was:

What is the perception of teachers of non-Government schools on assessment literacy?

What are the main assessment strategies used by teachers to assess students learning?

What future skills are required for receiving assessment literacy?

Research methodology was synchronized Quantitative approach process type and design a survey questionnaire was used as Data Collection instrument there will be both primary Research and secondary research. The sample comprised of 50 teachers. All participants are from non-Government schools in Dhaka. Study setting different on government schools located in Dhaka city were selected at random or purposively as the Reserve Requirement to conduct the study. Innovations for future reading skills innovation is a key driver in any progress is there any successful innovation depends upon the human creativity knowledge skills and talented that are elected and developed in large part through education. There is various innovation for the assessment online assessment pragmatic assessment and creative assessment. Constructivist assessment which is an assessment student centered approaches to teaching in curriculum guidelines and professional development program. Formative assessment - the frequent in reactive assessment of students understanding and programs to identify learning needs and adapt teaching. Reflective assessment based on mixed ability students’ performance. Instead of traditional teacher lead structured activities such as lectures and students working on assignment, we have to bring innovations in married based program extensive creative assessment are required goals to achieve greater and witty educational outcomes for students coexist with merit based competition.”

Integration part she said that knowledge that already exist man only discovers that what we only grasp intellectually may be overthrown by a new argument but what the US as true if our letters will assessment system based on realization and truth.

Mrs. Sudha K P, Assistant Professor, SNM Training College, Moothakunnam welcomed the gathering and introduced the resource person and Dr. Rinu V Antony, Assistant Professor Proposed the vote of thanks.

ONLINE THEMATIC SESSION & DISCUSSION 2

Online thematic session & discussion 2 started at 3 pm and the resource person Dr. Seema Singh, Professor, Department of Education, Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh. The paper is titled as “Positive classroom culture and psychological wellbeing”. Dr. Bisni P S, introduced and welcomed the resource persons delegates Dr. Rinu V Antony proposed the vote of thanks.

The important points discussed in the session:

The two perspectives of wellbeing are clinical and psychological wellbeing. Positive psychology is the science of wellbeing and gives us evidence-based strategies to better understand how to flourish. In order to flourish the personal wellbeing, we can adopt two practical ways: - creating purpose and positive thinking. It was also defined that culture arises either naturally or it is purposefully created. But when we move onto school culture, it have their own culture reinforcing norms and traditions. It encompasses all the attitudes expected behaviors and values that impacts how the school operates. Then it was discussed about the ways to maintain Positive classroom culture which was followed by the strategies for the classroom. After focusing on the student culture, the focus must be given for student wellbeing. Thorough this wellbeing benefits such as creating success, joy and accomplishment can be achieved. Healthy lifestyle, flexibility, adaptability and soon can be achieved through student wellbeing. But there are some challenges for this system. They are, multifaceted nature, freedom to make the changes and so on. Finally, it was concluded that students do not care about how much you know until they know how much you are.

After the thematic session the Paper presentation session was convene from 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm in four venues.

Paper Presentation – Room1

Room 1 was chaired by Dr. Jaya Jaise, Professor, Former Director & Dean, School of Pedagogical Sciences, M G University, Kottayam, Kerala and Dr. Seeja K R, Assistant Professor, SNM Training College, Moothakunnam. Mrs. Heera K S Welcomed the gathering and introduced the resource persons and proposed vote of thanks.

1

Rajany Sara Thomas

Veena Easvaradoss

Research Scholar, Madras University,

Clinical Psychologist, Teacher

Teacher knowledge about ADHD – developing strategies for positive classroom culture

2

J. Remi Hepsibha

DR. Joseph Catherine

Research Scholar (Part Time)

Principal, Stella Matutina College of Education Stella Matutina College of Education

Positive classroom culture for psychosocial well-being

3

Rajini N S,

Prof. (Dr.) Bindhu C M

Research Scholar

Professor

Department of Education University of Calicut

Self-efficacy: essential for teacher educators

4

Ashi Susan Kuriakose

Dr. Issac Paul

Research Associate, Department of Commerce

Assistant Professor and Head,GCTE, Thiruvananthapuram

Inclusive and equitable practices of digital learning: A reflective analysis

5

Dr. S. Sulaiman

Sr. Lecturer (Rtd) DIET, Triruvanamthapuram

Effectiveness of teacher transformation programme in providing academic support at primary level in Kerala

Five papers were presented in Room1

Paper Presentation Room 2

Room 2 was chaired by Dr. Mary Sheeba Jose, Associate Professor, Mount Carmel College of Teacher Education, Kottayam & Dr. Saranya Mathai, Assistant Professor, Titus II Teachers College, Thiruvalla. Dr. Laya A B, Assistant Professor, SNM Training College, Moothakunnam welcomed and introduced the resource persons and proposed the vote of thanks.

1

Dr. Minikutty A

Lekshmy priya S

Professor, School of Pedagogical Sciences M G University, Kottayam

Research Scholar, School of Pedagogical Sciences M G University.

Relationship between attitude towards computer usage and technical affinity of higher secondary school students

2

Karthika P L

Dr. Bindhu C M

M. Phil Student

Professor Dept. of Education Calicut University

7E cycle of learning: a theoretical perspective

3

Dr. A. Pareet Jayadevi

Assistant Professor in Education,MEASI College of Education, Chennai

Sustainable development for future education 4

Dr. Smitha R

Anu K. U

Assistant professor

NSS Training College Ottapalam

M.Ed Student

NSS Training College Ottapalam

The rising relevance of multidisciplinary approaches in social science education

Four papers were presented in Room No.2

Paper Presentation Room No. 3

Room No. 3 was chaired by Dr. Beena Rani S, Assistant Professor in English Education, NSS Training College, Changanassery and Dr. Rekha K R, Associate Professor in English, PKM College of Education, Madampram. Dr. Suneethi A S, Assistant Professor, SNM Training College, Moothakunnam welcomed the gathering & introduced the resource persons and rendered vote of thanks.

1

Athira V

Prof. (Dr) Bindhu C. M.

Research scholar

Professor, Department of Education

University of Calicut

Self- concept: need for mental health

2

Sri Saila Bhumana

Research scholar

SPMVV, Tirupathi

Personal social well -being in primary students, SPS Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh

3

Dr. K. Suprabha

Assistant Professor

NSS Training College, Ottapalam

Instructional factors of Higher Secondary learners’ attitude towards blended learning environment

4

B. Jhansi Rani,

Prof. T.G. Amuthavalli

Research scholar,

Professor, Department of Education, Sri Padmavati Mahilavisvavidyalayam, Tirupati

Inculcating the value education in school students through cooperative learning strategy.

5

Janani B

DR.Sankaranarayanan Paleeri

M Ed Student

Assistant Professor, NSS Training College, Ottapalam, Palakkad, Kerala

Positive school culture for psycho-social wellbeing of teachers and students: a relevant necessity

Five papers were presented in Room NO.3

Paper Presentation Room No. 4

Room No. 4 was chaired by Dr. Sunila Thomas, Associate Professor, Titus II Teachers College, Thiruvalla and Dr. Vimala P K, Assistant Professor, St. Joseph’s College of Teacher Education for Women, Ernakulam. Smt. Saritha V K, Assistant Professor, SNM Training College, Moothakunnam proposed the welcome address and introduced the resource person & delivered vote of thanks.

1

DR Thomas Joseph

Assistant Professor

Assumption College Changanacherry

Strategies for value added education: exploring effective models

2

Mrs. R. Latha

Assistant Professor in Computer Science, MEASI College of Education, Choolai, Chennai

Digital readiness and capabilities for future learning 3

Mrs. R.Meghalai

Assistant Professor in Mathematics, MEASI College of Education, Choolai,

Positive classroom culture for psycho-social well-being 4

Sameena Parveen,

DR. S. Chamundeswari"

Research Scholar (Part Time)

Principal N.K.T. National College of Education for Women,Chennai

Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) as a transformative pedagogic approach with special reference to learning and teaching of English as a second language 5

Dr. Mubi K. Mohamed Ali

Assistant Professor,

Institute of Advanced Study in Education, Thrissur

Integration of education for sustainable development in teacher education

6 DR.Lakshmi S Bose Assistant Professor Department of Physics S.N.M College, Maliankara Ernakulam

A quantitative analysis of ICT enabled virtual labs in undergraduate Physics learning education

Six papers were presented in Room No. 4

Total twenty papers presented in the Paper presentation session.

The paper presentation and discussion came to an end at around 4.30 pm.

DAY 3

PANEL DISCUSSION

The third day of the conference on 13th march 2021 started with a panel discussion session on theme Remodelling Teacher Preparation Framework for Future Ready Learning. The session was chaired by Dr. Kushvinder Kumar, Principal, M M Modi College of Education, Patiala, Punjab. The panelist of the session was Dr. Reena Tiwari Associate Professor, DAV PG College, Dehradun Uttarakhand, Dr. Madhuri Sanjay Yadav Associate Professor HGM Azam College of Education, Pune, Maharashtra and Dr. Sreedevi, Assistant Professor, Gandhigram Rural Deemed University Madurai district, Tamil Nadu

. Dr. Seeja K R delivered the welcome speech and introduced the moderator and panel members to the session.

The panel discussion began with a small presentation by Dr. Khushvinder Kumar. He talked about the Paradigm Shift from teacher to the learner.

“We have to think about the models which promote learner centered education. The time and mode of classes must be comfortable to the learners. The time of the classes must be decided by the learners. In the present days the classroom can be shifted from actual to virtual mode, but it must be felt like the actual mode. Instead of Tripolar method, that is – teacher-learner-content, we can follow the bipolar method, that is both teacher and learner have the content. This session focuses on pedagogy: Blended learning, Cooperative learning and Flip learning.”

The role of educational leaders has been undergoing many changes in the era of globalization due to diverse needs and expectations of the stakeholders of education. This increases the need for professional development of education leaders to fulfill their roles.

Panel1 discussion of Dr Reena Tiwari was on building educational leadership and professionalism. Teaching face-to-face presents meaning challenges, not least of which is the task of ensuring all that students feel belonging and have equal chances to thrive regardless of their abilities, identities, or perspectives. The online teaching environment suffers from all of the same obstacles to this and more, especially when not planned or executed with care.

“A teacher should have leadership skills. A teacher should be a collaborator. The making of a successful academic leader includes: understanding the importance of building community, empower teachers and cultivate leadership skills, utilize data and resources, have a vision and plan, create collaborative, inclusive learning environment etc. A professional in teaching needs to have performance, competence and commitment. The five areas of commitment are learner, profession, basic human values, society and excellence. In order to build professionalism, we must explore new technologies, ask for new assignments, take charge of your own learning, enhance your communication skills, openly share information and value each other’s background etc.”

In the panel discussion 2, Dr. Madhuri Sanjay Yadav discussed inclusive and equitable practices for future e-learners.

“Inclusive and equitable practices for future learners

Inclusion

Inclusion is a process that helps overcome barriers limiting the presence, participation and achievement of learners

Inclusive education means different and diverse students learning side by side in the same classroom

Inclusion of students: Any religion, Cast, Sex male, female, transgender, Geographical area, Linguistic minority, Economic weaker, socially deprived, Special children such as physical handicapped, hearing impaired, visual impaired, multiple disabled or autist slow learner dyslexic, Multicultural diversity all races, cultures, ethnicities

Equitable means receiving the same opportunity to reach a specific objective

Practices: Practices the actual application or use of an idea belief or method-Utilise coaching cycles,

Set standards-based goals, Unpack the goal into learning targets

4 components to teaching / learning: Modified progressive curriculum, learning environment schools and classroom environment, Students learning, teaching technique and strategies, what are the principles of inclusive practices. Needs of future learners are:

• Developing 21st century skills learning skills, literacy skills, life skills

• Developing mind set- grit and the growth mindset, the belongings, inclusive and global mindsets, the entrepreneurial ariel and maker mindset.”

She talked about practices for developing learning skills and practices for developing literacy skills.

Panel discussion three of Dr. D Sreedevi was on Gandhigram model of value addition in Education. Her fruitful presentation was followed by the analysis and questioning of Dr Kushvinder Kumar and delegates of the conference. This session was welcomed by Dr. Seeja K R and a vote of thanks was given by Smt. Sudha K P, Assistant Professors of S N M Training College, Moothakunnam.

“Shanthi Sena, (Peace Corps) in GRI was founded in 1958, 18 years before becoming a Deemed University. Since, GRI has always been a testing ground for many Gandhian experiments, the founding father of GRI, Dr G. Ramachandran took upon himself the task of establishing within this institution of higher education a nonkilling alternative to military training- a Shanti Sena. Even when GRI, upon becoming a Deemed University, was presented with the choice to adopt National Cadet Corps (NCC), it chose to continue with Shanthi Sena instead. By doing it, GRI became the only educational institution in the whole of globe to have adopted this model. Combining spiritual, physical, intellectual, and organizational training, the Shanti Sena prepared students for conflict resolution, security functions, disaster relief, and cooperative community service in response to community needs. The approach is always to work together with villagers to improve such things as childcare, sanitation, housing, and preservation of folk arts traditions. The Shanti Sena in GRI until recently assumed responsibility for campus security. No armed police were permitted on GRI campus or if permitted they used to play second fiddle to Shanthi Sena, even during visits by Indian prime ministers Pundit Nehru, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, or Presidents Shri R. Ventkatraman, Shri Abdul Kalam and other dignitaries. Besides providing security, when such dignitaries and prominent leaders visit the GRI campus, Shanthi Sena remains at the forefront in according them floral tributes and grand welcome. The six-decade long experience of Shanthi Sena in GRI includes taking initiatives in peace building, promoting democracy and governance by conducting peace dialogues, inter-religious dialogues, youth exchange programmes, youth camps, leadership training programmes, sports for peace programmes and prohibition (abolition of arrack) in the neighbouring villages. They are actively involved in emergency relief, peace education, environmental conservation and providing community-based health facilities in the rural areas nearby. Every year, many students of the Institute volunteer to become part of Shanthi Sena and carry rich experiences and fond memories with them when passing out from GRI.” Dr. Suneethi A S delivered vote of thanks. The Panel discussion came to an end by11.30 a.m

ONLINE THEMATIC SESSION & DISCUSSION 3

Thematic session & discussion three was on the theme Sustainable Development Goals: Policy and Praxis in School Education. Education for Sustainable development empowers everyone to make informed decisions in favor of environmental integrity, economic viability and a just society for present and future generations. It aims to provide the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values necessary to address sustainable development challenges. Prof (Dr) KP Suresh, Professor of Education Dean (Academics), Central University of Kerala Kasaragod, addressed this theme presentation. Dr. Laya A B delivered the welcome speech and introduced the resource person.

“SDG- policies and praxis in education, our resources are limited. With this limited resource, how can we share the available resource, not only for the generation, but for the generations coimg together. So we must be involved in preservation of natural resources for the coming generation, can we ensure the living and co - existence in earth in the future? The panacea for ensuring sustainability is through education. That is why United Nations had specifically formulated in the International Conference in Rio- De- Genero and it is adopted by all the member states in UN assembly in the year 2015, which replaces the Millennial Development Goals. Now these are substituted by Sustainable Development Goals. It aims to make all must enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030. There are 17 integrated goals and among that 17 integrated goals Quality education has the fourth position. It is named as SDG- 4.7. It aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. SDG- 4.7 aims that by 2030 ensure that all learners acquire skills needed to promote Sustainable development, including among others and sustainable lifestyle, gender equality, promotion of culture of peace and non -violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity. As Mahatma Gandhi told:” we can have our needs of satisfaction from the nature, but not satisfy the greed of human being.”

ONLINE THEMATIC SESSION & DISCUSSION 4

The fourth discussion on theme Digital Readiness and Capabilities for Future Learning lead by Dr Baiju K Nath, Assistant Professor, Department of education, Calicut university. Kerala

attracted the keen attention of delegates. Smt. Saritha V K & Smt. Sudha K P, Assistant Professors of SNM Training College, Moothakunnam gave welcome and vote of thanks to the session.

“Digital, has been the key term, and an index of development in all realms of life. Digitalization has profound influence on human life, especially during the current pandemic situation. Though, the theory of digit evolved around nearly a century ago, the process of digitalization, enhances only recently, especially in the field of education. Ease of access, is the one of the prominent features of digital resources. Digital media are prominent and people with different range in literacy can access to it, provided an uninterrupted access to internet connectivity is available. Storage of digital resources is easy when compared to other types of learning resources. The quantum of information, that can be stored in a very limited space make it possible to store large volumes into negligible space. Retrieval of resources in digital form also is very easy. It is very difficult to locate a book even from our home library, but from a digital library it is so easy. Dissemination of digital resources also is very easy due to various sharing methods and applications, both online and offline. The young generation, usually the learner groups are more advanced in sharing of materials especially through social media. An alarming situation to us, teachers, if technology is growing in such a manner, and pandemic will continue for at least another year, our survival as teachers in the current conception may be in danger. Knowingly or unknowingly, technology became the part of teaching-learning process, so be a master of the required technology, otherwise it will make us slaves.”

After the main sessions in the afternoon 12 paper presentations are conducted in four rooms.

Paper presentation Room NO. 1

Room 1 was chaired by Dr. Sudha K P and Dr. Bisni P S.

1

Taliya P S

M. Ed student, SNMTC

pstaliya@gmail.com

A case study on educational contribution of Kottapuram diocese

2

Stephy James

Alka Mathew

Aparna. K. R

B. Ed students

English

SNMTC

elizabethponnu@gmail.com

Digital readiness and capabilities of future learning

3

Aparna T M

Neelima A George

Sreelakshmi V U

B.Ed students

Maths Education

SNMTC

velamana@gmail.com

M-learning tools for academic excellence: perceptions of students and teachers at higher education level.

Paper presentation Room No. 2

The paper presentation session room no. 2 was chaired by Dr. Krishnakuamar K S and Dr. Rinu V Antony.

1

Haritha. C. R

Student B. Ed

Commerce Education

S.N.M.T.C Moothakunnam.

harithacr1996@gmail.com

Exploring digital readiness and future ready skills

2

Krishnaveni

Devika Rajendran

Sajil M. B

Students B. Ed

Commerce Education

S.N.M.T.C Moothakunnam

kskrishna2016@gmail.com

A study on challenges faced by students in online classes

during Covid-19 pandemic with special reference to Paravur municipality

3

Mary Ann Devassy

Nithya P.G.

M. Ed student SNMTC, Moothakunnam

7025110805 maryanndev@gmail.com

Asst Professor

Analysis of ssa activities at primary level undertaken in Kerala

Paper presentation Room No. 3

Paper presentation session room no. 3 was chaired by Dr. Suneethi A S and Smt. Saritha V K.

1

Satheesh P.T

Dr.C.M. Bindhu

Part-Time Research Scholar

Department of Education

Professor

Department of Education, University of Calicut

Satheesh.pts@gmail.comdrbin

Exploring career preferences of Higher Secondary School students

dhucm@gmail.com

2

Fasalul Abid C. M

Dr. Niranjana K. P.

Part-Time Research Scholar

Assistant Professor, Farook Training College

abidmaliyil@gmail.comNiranjana.bmenon@gmail.com

Imperative need of legal education: An analysis of secondary teacher education curriculum 3

Oliviya Ambrose

Vivek.C P.

Anna Melenda Martin

B. Ed Students

Commerce Education

S.N.M.T.C Moothakunnam.

oliverose2235@gmail.com

Opportunities and challenges in online learning: Covid -19 4

Sheethumol.K.S

B.Ed student,

Natural Science Education

SNMTC

sheethumariazzz@gmail.com

Online learning readiness & challenges faced by student teachers at B. Ed level 5

Aiswarya A. R

Anju Ayyappan

Dr. Laya A. B

B. Ed student,

Physical science

SNMTC

anjuayyappan97@gmail.com

Challenges faced by higher secondary students in online learning during Covid -19

Paper presentation session Room No. 4

Paper presentation session room no. 4 was chaired by Dr. Laya A B and Dr. Heera K S.

1

Alekha K.V

Anamika K. G

B.Ed student,

Physical science

SNMTC

anamikaganan123@gmail.com

Quality education: a blueprint for fostering sustainable future for all

2

Abhishek Alphons

Ananthu.M.K

B.Ed students

SOCIALSCIENCE EDUCATION

SNMTC

anandhumkarthik7@gmail.com

Ensuring Sustainable Development for future education

3

Athira. M. M

Darsana Devassy

B.EdStudents

English Education

SNMTC

darshupulickal@gmail.com

Second language learning through disaster management: a Kerala post flood model

4

Syamily M.S

Devika Prakash

B.Ed student,

Physical science

SNMTC

devika.prakash567@gmail.com

Extend of ICT usage and enhancement of digital awareness among teachers during Covid- 19 pandemic

5

Deepthi V. V

M.Ed Student,

SNMTC

chippyvv100@gmail.com

Analysis of investigation into the ICT skills in the B. Ed. curriculam of Kerala

In the three days seminar total 38 paper presentations were conducted. Six presentations for competitions on first day 20 from the part of research scholars and faculties on second day and 12 presentations from M Ed and B Ed students on the third day successfully completed.

VALEDICTORY SESSION

In the valedictory session going on now after the invocation Dr. Asha O S welcomed the gathering with profound satisfaction and deep gratitude from the heart. Prof. Dr. Jacob Mathew, Former Member Syndicate, University of Kerala, Vice President, CTEF, Kerala gave presidential address. Resume of the Conference was presented by Miss. Sreelakshmi V U Student Teacher Smt. Sudha K P Assistant Professor, and Dr. Bisini P S Assistant Professor of S N M Training College Moothakunnam

After the session Dr. Varghese K Cherian, Syndicate member, Chairman Board of Studies, Education of M G University, Kottayam and Principal, St. Joseph’s Training College, Mannanam, Kerala gave Valedictory Address. In the valedictory he pointed out the drawback of the traditional education and ho to reframe it.

“Epidemic outbreak of Corona virus has disrupted virtually all aspects of human life. It has shattered the rhythm and patterns. So, we have to recreate the human institution. It is an opportunity to rethink education. Rethink not means to focus on improving the schooling, but should focus on what, how and where of the learning. The traditional way of education is criticized and it was criticized for the purpose. Student asked to recite, rethink and repeat the content, not thinking about applying it. We can rethink the education in the perspective of children, not in the base of curriculum.”

Prof. (Dr). Nilima Bhagabati, Former Dean, Guwahati University, Assam International Secretary General, CTEF was the guest of Honour and the output of this 19th Annual Convention of Council for Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF),Kerala & An International Multidisciplinary Conference on Remodelling Strategies And Policies For Future Ready Learning organized by SNM Training College Moothakunnam, & Council For Teacher Education Foundation (CTEF),Kerala On 10th And 12th & 13 Th March , 2021 was declared by Dr. Rinu V Antony, Assistant Professor, SNM Training College, Moothakunnam, Kerala. Dr. Grace Annie Mathew delivered the concluding remarks of the conference. After the feedback by participants conference will come to an end by the vote of thanks by Dr. Susmitha P S Assistant Professor and Conference Co- Ordinator of SNM Training College, Moothakunnam, Kerala.


















CTEF ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2020 @NSS TRAINING COLLEGE OTTAPALAM

 PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SEMINAR





INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR BLOG

Annual Report of CTEF Kerala  for the period 2020

Respected National President and  International General Secretary CTEF Kerala is presenting the Annual Report for your perusal.

ANNUAL CONVENTION AND  THREE DAY INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR ON EDUCATION FOR CONSCIENTIZATION:EMERGING GLOBAL TRENDS AT N.S.S.TRAINING COLLEGE OTTAPALAM  from 27th to 29th 0 February 2020

The seminar began with the flag hoisting ceremony led by Dr Ampili Aravind the Principal and mainstay of the institution in the presence of CTEF Kerala officials, delegates, members of the staff and students. The program was anteceded by the prelude function held at a college auditorium. The session gave hand to the audience by discerning the intention and objectives of the international seminar.

The second day of the international seminar was prosperous with the presence of delegates inside and outside India. The day commenced with a sumptuous lamp lighting ceremony. The dais was buoyant with the presence of dignitaries like Dr.G Gopakumar,Vice chancellor Central University of Kerala, Dr. K.M Bandarkar, National president CTEF India, Dr Ayyappan Nair Professor Emeritus Edinboro University Pennsylvania USA, Dr.G SarachandraRaj chairman CTEF Kerala,Dr Ampili Arvind, principal N.S.S training College Ottapalam and General convener of the seminar, Dr. Grace Annie Mathews, Chairman CTEF Kerala ,Dr.Mohan Meno,Deputy Vice -chancellor Wawasan open University Malaysia,Dr. Jose cherian H.O. D department of education Christ University Bangalore,Dr.V.M Sasi Kumar ,National Vice-President CTEF India,Dr.Rajeswari K. General secretary CTEF Kerala and the organising secretary of the seminar,Dr.M.S Geetha ,Convener of Award committee and vice Chairman CTEF Kerala,Dr.V. Rekhu, Ret. Dean and controller of examination RGNIYD Govt. of India, Chennai,Prof. Jacob Mathew and Dr.C.P Sreekandan Nair.

this was followed by an informative talk by Dr.G. sarathchandra Raj ,where he highlighted the Marxian traceof concentration and critical consciousness.Dr.Bandarkar shared the idea of quality education and he stated that a teacher is a torch bearer in the society. A teacher who is corrupt can destroy the entire nation. The dais was then handed over to the most awaited personality Dr.Ayyappan Nair. His words spotlighted the demerits of the new curriculum which is too technical and valueless.

The podium was then opened for the visitations initiated by Dr. C.P Sreekandan Nair. Dr. Grace Annie Mathew, Professor Jacob Mathew and Dr Devika are offered felicitations to the event.the Afternoon session was started with the technical session -1 headed by Dr. Jose Cherian on value education needs and realities. After that the session was scheduled for the paper presentations and paper presentation competitions at different venues.Every venue was thronged with post graduates ,research scholars and professors who had an excellent theme to present. A panel discussion on Higher Education in India -Present possibilities and future prospects was conducted as technical session-2,followed by general body meeting of CTEF as part of 18th annual convention. The second day session concluded with variety entertainment programs of the students of the college which showcased the art and culture of Kerala. The day was successful in arriving conclusions that might bring aspirations in the field of education and teaching.

The third day of the seminar begin with the parallel session of paper presentations followed by the topic of Dr Mohan Menon ,Deputy Vice -chancellor of Wawasan Open University on the topic Higher Education regular and open educational perspectives.

The Valedictory session of the seminar was inaugurated by Dr .Sarathchandra Raj. This was succeeded with the principal's addressal of the gathering and honouring of Ph. D. awardees. Dr. C.P Sreekandan Nair distributed the mementos for the Ph. D holders and the winners of the paper presentation competitions were given the certificate of appreciation and cash awards. Dr Bandarkar and Dr. V.Reghu felicitated. The valedictory session concluded with the vote of thanks by the Program Co-ordinator, Dr K. P Anil Kumar.

The seminar was a platform of gathering for teachers, graduates ,postgraduates and research scholars from various institution to share their interest on the change to be brought out in the praxis of conscientizing education.

 

Award Ceremony for PhD holders among Lifemembers of CTEF Kerala

Award ceremony of Phd awardees. The CTEF Life members  who secured Ph.D upto  February  2020 were awarded with  a  Trophy  in a meeting organised by CTEF Kerala.

Award ceremony of CTEF Kerala

CTEF Keral instituted many awards and this year the awards were distributed  in the annual conference. CTEF Kerala awards were distributed by professor Dr.G Gopakumar Vice -Chancellor of Central University of Kerala and National awards were given by Dr K .M Bandarkar, National President CTEF India. N.S.S Training College, Ottapalam bagged Dr. N.D Joshi Memorial Award for the and Dr K.P Anil Kumar, Assistant Professor of the College was honoured by National award for Accomplished Teacher Efucator in South Zone.

This year the awards  goes to the following CTEF Life members:

  1. Dr. Sivadansan Pillai Memorial award for Excellect  to Dr. K.M.  Bhandarker ,National President,CTEF
  2. Dr. N.D. Joshy award for the Institutional Excellence to NSS Training college , Ottappalam,
  3. Dr.K.Soman Award for the Best Teacher Educator for the Year- Dr. Malini PM
  4. Vijgnan award for the Inspiring teacher to Dr. Josep Kacharayil
  5. Best Teacher educator of Extension work to Dr. Arun Kumar
  6. Innovative researcher Award to Dr.  Bindu C.M., Professor, Department   of Education, University of Kerala
  7. Best D.Eld Teacher Educator of the year Dr. Bindu K.J.DIET, Chengannur

Congratulations to All award winners.

Awareness Programme on Disaster Management

 An awareness programme on disaster management was conducted on 18th February  2020 in Govt. College of Teacher Education, Kozhikode in collaboration with CTEF Kerala.. Mr. Sriram A,Training manager UNICEF- JPPI Project TVM conducted classes on disaster management. Various terminologies related to Disaster; its damage, impact, & risk were introduced to the students. Then the session was gone through Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Risk Management, Funding in Disasters, and the Precautions to follow. It was really informative.

International Conference  held on 9th to 11th March 2020 at St.Josephs Traini9ng College , Ernakulam

International Conference  held on 9th to 11th March 2020 at St. Josephs Training College , Ernakulam in collaboration with CTEF Kerala.  Dr Grace Annie Mathew Chairperson CTEF Kerala gave the presidential address. The seminar was rich in thoughts and reflections  through panel discussions and paper presentations. The seminar was inaugurated by Dr.Rajan Varghese, Higher Education Council, Thiruvananthapuram.

Dr. Ayyappan Nair, Dr. Shnali Chakrbarthi, Dr. Mashuri Isave , Dr.Asha Thochkom and Dr. Nimmi Maria Oommen presented papers in the Panel discussion session. Dr. M.S. Geetha made the theme paper presentation. Dr. V. Reghu  Vicae Chairman Advisory committee  made the valedictory address.

One day National Online Conference on Integrated Teacher Education Programme: Concerns and trends

The CTE KUDAMALOOR and CTEF Kerala jointly organized a   national conference on ITEP In collaboration with Kerala State Higher Education Council, Trivandrum on 18th  July 2020. The major focus of the programme was to develop awareness among teacher educators  and policy makers on issues and emerging trends in the area of ITEP. The organizing committee included Dr Grace Annie Mathews Chair Person CTEF kerala, Dr Rajeswary K General Secretary CTEF, Dr VM Sasikumar National Vice President CTEF South Zone  and Dr M. S Geetha Vice Chairman CTEF  Kerala, The General Convenor of the Seminar Was Dr K Anvar,  Trasurer CTEF  Kerala. There were 260 registration in the Programme of which 186 attended the seminar in the google meet.

 The major themes of the seminar were ITEP Structural Changes, Resource Management. The registration for the seminar began at 9 am and seminar began with a prior at 9.30 am as part of the inaugural session welcome speech was delivered by Dr K Anvar Principal, CPAS CTE Kudamaloor at 9.30 am. Dr Grace Annie Mathew Chairperson CTEF Kerala gave the presidential address at 9.45 am. The inaugural speech was delivered by Dr Rajan Varghese Member Secretary KSHEC Thiruvananthapuram from 9.55 am.  A special address was delivered by Dr.P K Padmakumar Director CPAS, Kottayam From 10.10 am. The felicitations given by Dr V.M Sasikumar National Vice President CTE South Zone and Professor K Jacob Mathew Vice Chairman CTEF Kerala.

The First theme presentations session ITEP Structural Changes was done under chairmanship of Professor K M Bhandakar National President CTEF India. This session consisted of three major sessions first sub themes of which the first topic organization and administrative aspects was handled by Professor K Abdul Gafoor Former HOD Department of education Calicut university. The Second sub theme on curricular changes was elaborated upon by professor Dr Mohammedunni Alias Musthafa,  Dean school of education central university Kerala. The third sub theme of the session started at11.05 a.m on the topic evaluation process and certification by professor Dr Jaya Jaise Dean faculty of Education, M.GUniversity, Kottayam.

The second session of resource management in ITEP was Chaired by Dr M A Sudhir Emeritus scholar Gandhigram Rural Institute Tamilnadu. The session began at 11.15 am the first sub theme of the session ‘Human resource’ was handled by Dr Rajeswari K Principal GCTE Kozhikode, the second subtheme on ‘material resources’ was handled by Dr Geetha Janet Vitus Ass Professor, Department of Education University of Kerala. The third sub theme on ‘money and time’ was elaborated by Dr Pramod Dinakar,  Assistant Professor Chinmaya Viswavidyalaya the session three ITEP concern was chaired by Professor Dr V Reghu Former Dean and controller of Examinations RGNIYD.  The first sub theme of the session Quality assurance (academic, Infrastructure, Evaluation) was handled by Dr Nimmi maria Ommen Assistant Professor Titus II College Thiruvalla.  At 12.25 pm the third sub theme ‘Demand and supply in teaher education’  was elaborated by Dr Malini P.M former principal NSS Training college Pandalam. The third sub theme on the session ‘policy clarification’ was handled by Dr K Y Benedict Principal Mar Theophilus training college thiruvanathapuram.

Online Panel Discussion on ITEP

On 18th  July 2020  a panel discussion on ITEP was conducted. The Panellists include Professor Dr Bindhu CM Department of education University of Calicut and Dean faculty of Education Kannur University, Dr Sam V Daniel Former Principal Mount tabor training college, pathanapuram, Dr Mariamma Mathew,Principal  Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikara and  Dr M Omanaseelan, Assistant professor IASE Thrissur.

 The consolidation and valedictory address of the programme was delivered by Dr M S Geetha, Former Dean Faculty of Education University of Kerala and Vice Chairman CTEF Kerala. 

 

Publication

Two books with ISBN No. were published by CTEF Kerala.   They are :

·        Creating Insiights in Higher Education

·        Crafting  a New World in School Education

·        News letter

 

ONLINE NATIONAL COLLOQUIUM on National Education Policy 2020-The Game Changer of Indian Education \

A colloquiumconducted by NVKSD College of Education in collaboration with  and COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION ,KERALA(CTEF)on  September 5,  2020 from 10 am to 2.30 pm.      . The webinar was divided into 6 sessions- the Inaugural session,the special address session, the thematic session, the panel discussion session, the discussion session  and the valedictory session.

Dr. S. Devika, Assistant Professor and Co-ordinator IQAC, NVKSD College of Education gave a nut shell of the colloquium. Dr. B.C Sobha, Principal, NVKSD College of Education welcomed the gathering. Adv. S. Krishna Kumar, The Secretary, NVKSD College of Education presided over the colloquium and delivered his presidential address.  In his address he emphasised the comprehensive frame work of NEP in the development of education in our country.

Dr.C.P.Sreekandan Nair former  Dean Sree Sankaracharya Sanskrit University, Kalady(President,Advisory Committee,CTEF Kerala)inaugurated the colloquium.  In his inaugural address he highlighted the accountability of NEP in quality maintenance ,sustenance and promotion of standard education. 

Dr(Professor)NilimaBhagabathy,FormerProfessor,Department of Education,GuwahatiUniversity,Assam and NCTE representative, North East Region and International Secretary General ,CTEF delivered a talk on NEP 2020:A New Vision in Teacher Education.She provided an exemplary insights into the teacher education concerns of NEP  2020

Dr Suresh K.J,,former Associate Professor,N.S.S,TrainingCollege,Changanachery,Kerala,DrMaya.S, Assistant Professor, Mar Theophilus Training College ,Thiruvananthapuram and Dr S.PraveenKumar,AssistantProfessor,N.V.K.S.D.College of Education were the resource persons.Dr Suresh K.J.spoke on a quantum leap to futuristic teacher education through NEP 2020.Dr Maya . S stressed on the highlights and concerns of school education in the perspective of NEP2020.Dr S.Praveen Kumar talked about higher education in the light of NEP 2020.Mr.P.S.Prasad,Assistant Professor,N.V.K.S.D.College of Education delivered the vote o f thanks for the session

The thematic session was  followed by the panel discussion.   A discussion session was arranged after the panel discussion session.Dr. Bobby Mahanta , Principal, Dhupgari College of Education, Jalpayguri and Chair person CEAM Assam Chapter,DrJayakrishnaK,AssistantProfessor,Government College of Teacher Education, Kozhicode,DrPrasandanThayyil,Chief Cardiac Anesthesiologist,SreeMookambika Medical College,Kulashekaram,KanniyakumariDistrict,Tamil Nadu and Mr BijuS.Pillai,Principal,N.V.K.S.Senior Secondary school,Attoor,Kanniyakumari District were the eminent resource persons in the session.The NEP2020 –A general perspective was broadly discussed in the session .The resource persons gave out their insights into the various aspects of NEP2020.The session was highly productive. Dr K.GireeshKumar,AssistantProfessor,N.V.K.S.D.College of Education proposed vote of thanks.

Special Address

The  day was an auspicious occasion for the teachers as the country is celebrating National Teachers Day. In this special occasion Dr Grace Annie Mathews,Chairman CTEF Kerala, conveyed a special Teachers Day message. The session was blessed with an oath taking of Dr A.P.J.AbdulKalam’s oath for teachers by our principal Dr B.C.Sobha. Dr. V. Reghu, Former dean, Professor and Controller of Examination, Rajeev Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Govt. of India, remembered a legend teacher Dr N.P.Pillai. It was a remarkable remembrance. Dr.V.M.Sasikumar, National President, CEM expressed his high notes of appreciation to the Colloquium. Dr. K. Rajeswari, Principal, Govt. College of Teacher Education, Kozhikode and General Secretary CTEF Kerala  gave a special address and spoke on the relevance and significance of NEP in enhancing quality education.

International  Conference  Organised in St. Josephs Training College, Ernakulam from 27th February to First March 2020

National Seminar on NEP 2020: Towards a Self Reliant India from 15th to 16th Septmber,2020

National Seminar on NEP 2020: Towards a Self Reliant India from 15th to 16th Septmber,2020. It was organised by SN Training College ,Moothakunnam, Kerala and CTEF Kerala.Welcome speech was made by the principal of the college Dr. Asha O.S .Introductory remarks was made by Dr. Rajeswari K.  Dr.Rajan Varughese, Member Secretary inaugurated the session. Keala Higher Education Council. Sessions were handled by Dr. Vijaya Kumari, Dr. Seema Tyagi, Dr. Jubilee padmanabhan,Dr. Ushashi Guha,Dr. Biju k, Dr. Madhuri Isave Dr. M.S. Geetha.

A webinar on National Education Policy 2020 : A Critical evaluation on 3rd October 2020-11-30

The theme paper was presented by Dr. K. Sivarajan. Highlights were presented by Dr. Grace Annie Mathew, Dr. Rajeswari K, Dr. V. Reghu, Dr. M.S. Geetha ,  Dr. V. M. Sasikumar, Dr. Maya S, dr. Joju John and dr. K.Y Benedict. The programme was inaugurated by the Most rev. Hon.Bishop Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas, one of the Patrons of CTEF Kerala.

International  Multi disciplinary webinar on Living with COVID 19: Impact on Higher education  in India and Bengladesh

Institute of Education and Research,Jagannadh University, Dhaka, Bengladesh, CEAM India and CTEF jointly organised the webinar on 4,5,&6 October 2020    . Many CTEF life members participated in it and presented papers. Theme papers ere also presented by some of the members.

Workshop for empowering teachers  in Digital skills

Life skill training for teacher Educators In collaboration with Lifeskills Association, CTEF Kerala organised  10 days workshop on Lifeskills for Teacher Educators from 5th November to 13th November 2020.. CTEF officials were the Main resource persons. CTEF officials were the key Resource persons

National Online  Seminar on Mental Health

Anational Seminar on Mental Health was organised in St.Josephs College ,Ernakulam in collaboration wirth CTEF Kerala and CTEF South Zone on Mental Health

Panel Discussion on ITEP

A panel dscussui on ITEP  was organised by CTEF Kerala on 22nd November 2020. Majority of the        CTEF life members under the leadership of Dr. V. Reghu participated in  the programme     It is decided to convene  a press meet in connection with it.