Thursday 12 January 2012

NOTE OF APPRECIATION AND SPECIAL THANKS - by Prof. (Dr) Nilima Bhagabati

To
The CTE International President, National CTE Coordinator, National CTE Treasurer, CTE Journal Chief Editor,   SC Khurana, CTE Secy, Publications, Dr Satinder Dhillon, Vice President CTE(North zone), Dr. VM Sasi Kumar, Vice President CTE(South zone), Dr. K.Y Benedict, Secretary CTE Kerala, Vice President, CTE Kerala, Principal  MTTC  Tivandrum,   President/ Secretary/ vice President /S S Sangah & all delegates from Punjab,  President CTE Uttar Pradesh and delegates, Dr U. Guha and delegates from Maharashtra, Dr. Shinty from Karnataka and delegates, Dr. J D Singh, Port Blair, All members of the Organising committee of 26th.  Annual   International Conf. Trivandrum, All delegates from various States of India and abroad, The Faculty members and students of MTTC, Trivandrum.  Organizers of the Cultural nite.
The 26th CTE annual International conference  organized by MTTC, Trivandrum and collaborated by a number of Organization was held at  MTTC Trivandrum on 5th-7th. January. 2012.
The International Conf. was a wonderful mega event and turned into a mini globe with participants from various states of India and abroad. The entire conference days from Inauguration to valedictory function was extremely organized and meticulously planned. The discipline, sincerity, punctuality, hospitality and quality of presentations by invited  scholars and paper presenters were  extremely marvelous and International standard. The input and hard work on the scene and behind the scene put by the Organizers, Principal of MTTC and students proved that Team work and sincerity is the key to success. The International mega Conference was mind blowing and meaningful and words are inadequate to express  thanks and gratitude to all organizers, delegates, participants, members of collaborating organizations and CTE family. On behalf of Council for Teacher education, it is my privilege to thank sincerely each and every one of you.
On the platform of the International conference the 2011, best CTE state awards was given to both Punjab and Chandigarh and Kerala  as both the CTE states have done wonderful constructive activities for the cause of Education in general and Teacher education in particular during the year 2011.
A number of awards initiated by CTE Kerala were presented to the awardees on various categories. CTE also awarded a number of participants as cash prize was donated by Council for Teacher Education and Nephew of late Dr. Gulab  Chaurasia.
Cultural Nite organized by MTTC college was marvelous. All the performers were excellent and particularly Miss Vandana who danced to the tune of classical music with one leg proved that nothing can obstruct a disable person when will is there. She showed to the world that disability can also bow down before talent. Hats off to Vandana.  CTE has specially awarded cash prize to her for unique performance.
The 27th. CTE annual International conference will be hosted by Dibrugarh University, Assam in January 2013. Again it is my privilege to invite you all to this beautiful state lying in North-East India to be a part of another mega event.
From 2012 there will be a number of awards. You are requested to work hard and be the proud CTE state  to receive award. There will be awards for,
1.Two best CTE States,  
2.Best News letter published. 
3. Highest number of CTE Life members enrolled
4 Three best Paper Presenters ( to be given by CTE)
With these happy inspiring news from the desk of International Secretary General I wish you all Happy New year and hearty congratulations for organizing a memorable International meet.
Thanking you all.
Jai Bharat
Long live CTE
Prof. (Dr) Nilima Bhagabati, International Secretary General, Council for Teacher Education

Sunday 8 January 2012

Dr. K. Soman Memorial Award for Teacher Educator of the Year 2011

Dr. Teresa Susan A.
Dr. Teresa Susan A, Head, Department of Education, University of Kerala is the recipient of the 'Dr. K. Soman Memorial Award for Teacher Educator of the Year 2011' , for her exemplary services to Teacher Education and active intervention in the field of Research in Education. She is the daughter of veteran educationist Dr. Mercy Abraham, Former Professor, Department of Education, University of Kerala.

'Dr. K. Soman Memorial Award for Teacher Educator of the Year', a tribute to the great Educationist and pioneer of Teaching of Mathematics.' is constituted by the CTE, Kerala State Centre to motivate practicing teacher educators to be a model to students and society from 2004 onwards. The Award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 2000/- , Memento and Certificate.