Thursday 16 March 2017

International Seminar on " Mission 2030 - Priorities, Barriers and Directions of Education " 22-23 May 2017

International Seminar on 
" Mission 2030 - Priorities, Barriers and Directions of Education " 
 Organised by
MOTHER TERESA COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION, PERAMBRA
 in collaboration with 
COUNCIL FOR TEACHER EDUCATION (CTE- South zone) 
and 
COMMON WEALTH COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT (CCEAM) 
22-23 May 2017



Sunday 12 March 2017

Launching of CTE Andaman & Nicobar Chapter and Seminar, September 7 - 8, 2017


Launching of CTE Andaman & Nicobar Chapter and Seminar on September 7 - 8, 2017


Venue: Tagore Government College of Education, Port Blair 


Travel Plan


06-09-2017 : Departure from Chennai/Kolkota by Air to Port Blair



07-09-2019 - 08-09-2017 : Seminar at Tagore Government College of Education &  Launching of CTE Andaman UT Centre

09-09-2017 - 11-09-2017 : Sight Seeing

12-09-2017 : Return

For details : Dr. V.M. Sasikumar, National Vice President, CTE(South)

Mob:9447246190, 7356455346. E-mail:drvmsasikumar@gmail.com





LIST OF NATIONAL DELEGATES Participating in the Program
1.      
  1. Dr. V.M. SASIKUMAR, National Vice President, Council for Teacher Education(CTE), South Zone, Trivandrum, Kerala
  2.  Dr. V. REGHU, Former Professor & Controller of Examinations, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute fir Youth Development(RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
  3.  Dr. G. VALSALA, Principal, BNV College of Teacher Education, Trivandrum, Kerala
  4.  Dr. USHA SUSAN  VARGHESE, Principal, New B.Ed College, Trivandrum, Kerala
  5.  Dr. B. REMADEVI, Former Professor of Politics, Mahatma Gandhi College, Trivandrum
  6. Dr. T. SUNDARESAN  NAIR, Former Director, State Resource Centre, Kerala
  7. Mr. K. CHANDRASEKHARAN  NAIR, Executive Engineer(Rtd.) Trivandrum, Kerala
  8.  Prof. N.K. VENUGOPAL, Former Principal, Mount Tabor Training College, Pathanapuram, Pathananthitta, Kerala
  9. Dr. CHANRIKADEVI  AMMA, Principal, Kerala University College of Teacher Education, Adoor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala
  10. Dr. SOOSAMMA P.A. M.Ed. Faculty, Mount Carmel College of Teacher Education, Kanjikkuzhi, Kottayam, Kerala
  11. Mr. A. PRABHAKARAN, Former Director, State Institute of Educational Technology, Govt. Of Kerala(Chairman, Dr. K. Sivadasan Pillai Foundation), Trivandrum, Kerala
  12. Mrs. K. VIJAYAKUMARI,  Trivandrum, Kerala
  13. Prof. A. ABDUL  VAHAB, Former Principal, Iqbal College, Peringammala, Trivandrum, Kerala
  14. Mrs. A. AMMUJAN, Tivandrum, Kerala
  15. Mr. MOHAMED KUNJU KABEER KUTTY, Trivandrum, Kerala
  16. Mrs. AYISHA CHANDINI, Trivandrum, Kerala
  17. Dr. JAYA JAISE , HoD, School of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, PD Hills P.O., Athirampuzha , Kottayam, Kerala
  18. Dr. VIPUL MURALI, NVT Physics, Govt. Vocational Higher Secondary School, Thodupuzha, Idukki , Kerala
  19. Mr. JAISE JACOB, Professor, St. Mary’s College, Manarcad, Kottayam, Kerala
  20. Mr. SIJO PETER, Territory Manager, LIC HFL, Trivandrum Division, Trivandrum
  21. Mr. K. SURESH, Kanjirakkat House, Thiruvankulam, Tripunithura, Ernakulam, Kerala
  22. Ms. JAYANTHI, Assistant Professor, JPE Training College, Korkkencherry, Thrissur
  23. Dr.MARIAMMA MATHEW, Associate Professor, Peet Memorial Training College, Mavelikkara, Kerala
  24. Master RUBEN KURUVILA GEORGE, Mavelikkara, Kerala(S/o. Dr. Mariamma)
  25. Prof. HEMLATA TALESRA, Indian Fellow, CCEAM, Udaipur, Rajastan
  26. Dr. INDU KOTHARIUdaipur, Former Professor of Chemistry, Udaipur, Rajastan
  27. Mrs. SHAKUNTALA KHIMESARA,Vice Chairperson, RCCEAM, Udaipur, Rajastan
  28. Dr. K. RAJESWARI, General Secretary, CTE, Kerala(Asso. Professor, Govt. College of Teacher Education) Trivandrum, Kerala
  29. Mr. PRASANNAN , AGM, State Bank of IndiaTrivandrum, Kerala
  30. Dr. USHA RAO, Mumbai, Surya Nivas, By the side of AXIS BANK, Sion West, Mumbai-400022, Maharastra
  31. Dr. SUNANDA EDKE,  8/86, Dharshabhuja Appartment, Rambhaugh Colony, Paud Road, Kothrud, Pune-411038, Maharastra
  32. Mr. RAMVAMAN EDKE, Pune, Maharastra                          
  33. Dr. USHASHI GUHA,  246, Oppo. Shivaji Skating Ground, Nagpur-440010, Maharastra
  34. Mrs. PREETI MURDIA, Udaipur, Laison Officer, State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, Zonal Office, Udaipur, Rajastan.
  35. Mr. RAJKUMAR AGRAWAL,  Hotel Rahi Residence, 23/B, Shivaji Nagar, Udiyapole, Udaipur,, Rajastan
  36. Dr. LALITA AGRAWAL
  37. Dr. DEVENDRA AMETA, 31, Smart Nagar, Bohra Ganesh Ji, Udaipur, Rajastan-313001
  38. Mr. HEMANT JOSHI, 23-B, Ganesh Vatika, Bohra Ganesh Ji, Udaipur, Rajastan-313001
  39. Mrs. PRABHA JOSHI
  40. Dr. ASHA  SINHA, Associate Professor, GP Women’s College, Imphal,  Manipur
  41. Dr. R.K. INDIRA DEVi, Associate Professor, Dept. of English, M.B. College, Imphal, Manipur
  42. Dr. BOBBY MAHANTA, Principal, Balurghat B.Ed. College, Mongalpur, Dakshin Dinajpur, West Bengal
  43. Prof. ARUN KUMAR GOSWAMI, Professor and Head, Department of Political Sciences, Jagannath University,  Dhaka, Bangladesh
  44. Dr. KISHORI DASH, Associate Professor, Dr. PM IASE, Sambalpur, Odisha
  45. Mr. LALITHKUMAR PATRA(Odisha)
  46. Prof. PREMKHATRY, Chairman, CTE, Indo-Nepal Chapter, Nepal
  47. Dr. SATHYADEV SINGH, National Coordinator, CTE(Agra, Uttar Pradesh)
  48. Dr. J.P.S. TOMAR, Chairman, CTE, Utter Pradesh
  49. Dr. GARGI SHARAN MISHRA, Treasurer, CTE, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
  50. Dr. R.K. TIWARI, Madhya Pradesh
  51. Mr. ACHARYA BHAGATH DUBEY, Madhya Pradesh



Wednesday 1 March 2017

CTEF ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2017 @ ST THOMAS TRAINING COLLEGE THIRUVANANTHAPURAM






THE INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR

ON

EDUCATION AT CROSSROADS: TILTING SOCIAL EQUATIONS

&

XV ANNUAL CONVENTION OF CTE, KERALA STATE CENTRE

 

The International Seminar on ‘Education at Crossroads: Tilting Social Equations’ (educ@tse-17) and XV Annual Convention of CTE, Kerala State Centre organized by St.Thomas Training College in collaboration with State Resource Centre(SRC),Kerala, the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM), Kerala Chapter, Association of Educational Researchers of Indian Origin (AIRIO), Kerala Chapter and Vijnan International Foundation for Education (VIFE) commenced on Thursday 02 February 2017.

The inaugural function held in the Auditorium was anchored by Dr.Nisha Chandran who welcomed the delegates from different parts of the country in both English and Hindi. The College Choir sang the College Anthem and Rev.Pramod Mathew Thomas (Chaplain, St.Thomas Group of Institutions) offered prayers and read out the Blessing Speech of Rt.Rev.Joseph Mar Barnabas Episcopa (President, Mar Thoma Church Educational Society).  The speech of His Lordship echoed his earnest desire and prayers that the Seminar will help the participant teachers to acquire qualities of a real Guru.

The invited guests and delegates were welcomed by Dr.Anila Chacko, Principal, St.Thomas Training College.  The guests who attended the inaugural function were traditionally welcomed by adorning them with the Kerala style Silk garment (the Ponnada) and with a bouquet.  They include Mr.T.P.Sreenivasan, Former Indian Ambassador and Former Vice Chairman & Executive Head of the Kerala State Higher Education Council and Prof.(Dr.) A.Sukumaran Nair, Former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University.

In his Presidential Address, Dr.C.P.Sreekantan Nair, (Chairman, CTE, Kerala State Centre), lamented the current social scenario in India and opined that teachers have failed in their duty to instill proper values in students.  It is a pity he said that we are being led by ‘intellectual dwarfs’ and ‘academic pygmies’ leading to the fall in educational standards.  Dr.Nair expressed his hope that Seminars of this kind will help improve teacher education in the State.

Amb(Rtd).T.P.Sreenivasan who inaugurated the Seminar by lighting the traditional lamp commenced his address with a  note of caution.  ‘Education today is the most dangerous thing to talk about’.  He pointed out that during his tenure as Vice Chairman of the Higher Educational Council of the State, he had an opportunity to study the educational system in the country and realized that several commissions of Education and great men from Swami Vivekananda to Sam Pitroda have spoken about strategies and solutions for addressing the educational problems, but pitifully enough we fail to pursue the ideas suggested.  It is as if we have diagnosed the patient, prescribed the medicine but fail to administer the medicine.

In the inaugural address, Mr.Sreenivasan also made a reference to the Budget speech made in Parliament by the Finance Minister the previous day and expressed his open support for the educational policy of the Central Government.  He pointed out that autonomous educational institutions though  few in number is needed to improve the standard of education but in Kerala State it is perceived as unsuitable.  The use of technology for educational purposes, the change of the University Grants Commission from a funding agency to a real Education Commission, the pursuit of Educational Research, the equipping of children to meet the demands of 21st century are things that should happen if educational standards are to improve in the country.  Mr.Sreenivasan was rather saddened by the fact that Higher Education in the State is politicized.  A new mind set is essential without which Seminars of this kind cannot make real change.

Following the Inaugural Speech, Mr.Sreenivasan was presented with a Memento by Dr.C.P.Sreekantan Nair.

Dr.Sukumaran Nair, the former Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University in his Keynote Address recalled the long educational tradition in India with world class Universities centuries ago. We have had great teachers like Dr.Radhakrishnan and several Commissions of Education have advocated the changes to be implemented in India, but sadly enough education has failed to progress along proper channels resulting in our Universities maintaining a low level in world ranking.  It is a pity that though new ideas have been suggested in education, what we see is the strengthening of outmoded educational practices.  Dr.Sukumaran Nair concluded his speech by pointing out that we should move from peripheral levels to deeper levels and force quality into educational practices whereby knowledge will be created.  Such meaningful implementation, Dr.Sukumaran Nair opined has to be followed up by Social Auditing.  Following the Keynote Address Dr.Rajan Varghese, Secretary, Mar Thoma Church Educational Society presented a Memento to Dr.Sukumaran Nair.

The Dr.N.P.Pillai Memorial Lecture was delivered by Mr.A.Prabhakaran (Former Director, SIET, Govt.of Kerala).  During the lecture, Mr.Prabhakaran recalled the unique contributions made by Dr.N.P.Pillai in the field of education.  These included the launch of a Correspondence Course for teachers making use of the service of the All India Radio and Research on the Educational ideas of Mahatma Gandhi.

Following the lecture, Dr.Bindu R.L(Secretary, Council for Teacher Education), announced the names of the winners of the awards instituted by CTE.  The award winners include:

·         Prof.V.Reghu, winner of Dr.Sivadasan Pillai Memorial Award for Academic Excellence and a Cash prize of Rs.10,000/-.  The Citation was read out by Dr.K.Rajeswari, Treasurer of CTE.

·         Dr.Jaya Jaise, Winner of Dr.K.Soman Memorial Award for the Teacher Educator of the Year and Cash prize of Rs.2000/-.

·         N.S.S Training College Pandalam, Winner of Dr.N.D.Joshi Memorial Award for Institutional Excellence.

·         Mr.Kesava Potti, Winner of Best Teacher Educator at D.Ed Level and a Cash prize of Rs.1000/-.

·         Mr.Vinod S, Winner of Sri.K.M.Jacob & Smt.Mary Jacob Ever Rolling Trophy for B.Ed Rank Holder, University of Kerala and Cash prize of Rs.1000/-.

·         Dr.Rajeswari.K, Winner of Innovative Teacher Educator Award, University of Kerala, and a Cash prize of Rs.2000/-.

·         Dr.T.C.Thankachan, Winner of the Most Committed Teacher Educator for Extension Work and a Cash prize of Rs.2000/-.

The Winners of the Awards in memory of Dr.N.P.Pillai for securing highest marks in B.Ed and M.Ed include:

§  Ms.Gayathri, Ms.Kavya, Ms.Sreekuttty and Ms.Reshmi.

§  Ms.Gayathri also received the Prof.M.A Thankamma Memorial Award

§  Dr.Geetha Gopinath won the Award for International Publication.

§  Dr.R.Binoy, Govt.College of Physical Education, won the Award for Administraion and Management.

§  Dr.Nimmi Maria Oommen won the Award for Talented Writer in Education

Felicitation for the Seminar were offered by Prof.(Dr.)K.Aiyyappan Nair, Dr.Rajan Varghese, Mr.Mathew John and Prof.Hemalatha Talesra.

The Inaugural Session concluded with the expression of gratitude by Dr.Bindu R.L (General Secretary, CTE, Kerala State Centre) to the guests, organizers and participants of the Seminar.

After the lunch break the members of CTE assembled in the Auditorium for a Business Session which included presenting the Report of CTE, presentation of Account Statement by Treasurer and Nomination of Members to various posts of CTE.

Following the Business Session, Dr.A.Abraham, Master Practitioner, Mind Masters, Neuro Linguistic Programme delivered a talk on Neuro Linguistic Programming – Teaching and Learning.  In his talk, Dr.Abraham sensitized teachers the need for familiarizing themselves with learning styles, learning preferences, learner attitude and the necessity of adjusting and adapting ones own teaching to suit individual learner need.  The importance of providing activities for brain gymnastics and states of mind that affect learning was also referred to in his talk.

The surprise visit of Bishop Rt.Rev.Joseph Mar Thomas , Bishop of Sultan Bathery was indeed a morale booster.  His Lordship appreciated the efforts undertaken by the College.  Bishop rightly pointed out that the disturbed social and education scenario necessitated the need for deliberation on the focal theme of the Seminar-‘Education at Crossroads: Tilting Social Equations’.  The soothing and appreciating remarks by His Lordship energized us to move on with still greater vigour:

Soon after, Paper Presentation commenced in four Parallel Sessions, chaired by the following Panellists.

1.       Dr.Rajeswari.K, Assoc.Prof.Government College of Teacher Education, Tvpm

2.       Dr.Issac Paul, Asst.Prof.Government College of Teacher Education, Tvpm.

3.       Dr.Bindu R.L, Assoc.Prof.Department of Education, Tvpm

4.       Dr.Lidson Raj, Asst.Prof.M.Ed Department , Government College of Teacher Education, Tvpm

5.       Dr.M.S Geetha, Former Principal, Government College of Teacher Education, Tvpm & Former Dean, Faculty of Education, Tvpm.

6.       Dr.Nimmi Maria Oommen, Asst.Prof.Titus II Teachers College, Tiruvalla.

7.       Dr.Jaya Jaise, Director, School of Pedagogical Sciences, M.G.Universtiy, Kottayam

8.       Dr.K.Y.Benedict, Principal, Mar Theophilus Training College, Tvpm

The Session came to an end by 5pm.

Cultural Programmes commenced by 5.30pm comprising the myriad hues of Kerala tradition captured the mind and hearts of the audience.  The Programme was the end product of continuous effort of student teachers from the College.  The students of the College have been well assisted with moral support of the faculty Ms.Helen Hepsy R.C, Convenor of Cultural Programmes.

Report Day 2

The Second day’s (Friday 03 February) programme commenced once again with Paper Presentations in four different venues.  The Panellists for the Sessions were:

1.    Dr.G.Valsala, Principal, B.N.V College of Teacher Edcuation, Tvpm

2.    Dr.M.Vijayakumari Amma, Principal, KUCTE, Kumarapuram, Tvpm

3.    Dr.Ajitha Nayar.K, Academic Advisor, IIITMK, Technopark, Tvpm

4.    Dr.Laly.S

5.    Dr.Muhammed Shafeek, Asst.Prof.Government College of Teacher Education, Tvpm

6.    Dr.Joju John, Asst.Prof,Mar Theophilus Training College, Tvpm

7.    Dr.Rachel George.M, Asst.Prof.St.Joseph College of Teacher Education for Women, Ernakulam.

8.    Dr.K.P.Anilkumar, Principal, SAM College of Education, Poothotta, Ernakulam.

The Theme Presentation of the day commenced at 10.30am.  Dr.D.Babu Babu Paul IAS(Rtd), Former Chief Secretary, Govt.of Kerala delivered a talk on the theme ‘Teacher as a Mentor’.  The Resource Person was introduced to the audience by Dr.Nisha Chandran, the Seminar Co-ordinator.  Dr.Paul began his talk recalling the special role once teachers namely that of a worker of God, but today this has been replaced by the birth of teachers who like industrial workers fight for their rights.  Teachers rarely become an experienced and trusted advisor and guide.

Dr.Paul pointed out that as a mentor, the teacher has several roles to play.  Identify special skill of each child, help them choose an appropriate career, help children find a worthy purpose in life and also help them acquire the skills necessary to achieve that purpose.  More importantly teachers have to help learners imbibe an appropriate value system.  Given the fact that we live in a knowledge society, the changed role of a teacher as mentor would be: Guiding children how to unlearn and how to re-learn and for this, in the modern age technological resources can come to the aid.  It is only when a teacher becomes a mentor he will be performing his real role and will be remembered with gratitude by one’s own students.

Dr.K.Y.Benedict, Principal, Mar Theophilus Training College, Tvpm thanked Dr.Babu Paul and Dr.P.J.Jacob, Dean of Education, University of Kerala presented a Memento to the Resource Person.  Following the theme presentation, Paper Presentations again commenced in four venues.  The Panellists for the Sessions were:

1.    Dr.Asha J.V Asst.Prof. Dept. of Education, Tvpm

2.    Dr.V.K Sobha, Asst.Prof.Government College of Teacher Education, Tvpm

3.    Dr.B.H Helen Joy, Principal, Government College of Teacher Education, Tvpm

4.    Dr.Geetha Janet Vitus, Assoc.Prof. Dept. of Education, Tvpm

5.    Dr.C.Praveen, Assoc.Prof.Government College of Teacher Education, Tvpm

6.    Dr.Indu Kothari, Asst.Prof. College of Education, Udaipur

7.    Dr.Sam V.Daniel, Assoc.Prof. Mount Tabor Training College, Pathanapuram

8.    Dr.Sajith C.Raj, Principal, C.S.I College of Teacher Education, Parasala

 

Following Lunch Break, Competition Session of the Paper Presentation commenced, the Panellists for the Session were:

1.    Prof.Dr.K.Aiyappan Nair, Emeritus Prof.Edinburgh University, USA

2.    Dr.Neelu G.Ghosh, Prof.in Education, M.Ed College, Vadu, Gujarat

3.    Dr.Vijaya Murthy

 

Report Day 3

The Third Day’s (Saturday 04 February 2017) programme commenced with Paper Presentation in different venues.

The Panellists were

1.    Dr.Malini P.M, Assoc.Prof.N.S.S Training College, Pandalam

2.    Dr.Maya.S, Assoc.Prof. Mar Theophilus Training College, Tvpm

3.    Dr.T.K.Mathew, Principal, Titus II Teachers College, Tiruvalla

4.    Dr.Rani.B, Assoc.Prof.Sree Narayana Training College, Nedumganda

5.    Dr.Sreeraj K.G, Asst.Prof.MGUCTE, Elanthoor, Pathanamthitta

6.    Dr.Anju.I , Asst.Prof.Govt. College of Teacher Education,Tvpm

7.    Dr.Gibi Geevarghese, Assoc.Prof.Mar Theophilus Training College, Tvpm

8.    Dr.K.Anvar, Principal, MGUCTE, Nedumkandam,Alappuzha

9.    Dr.Smitha.S, Asst.Prof.Sree Narayana Training College, Nedumganda

10. Dr.Sheeba.P, Assoc.Prof.Sree Narayana Training College, Nedumganda

The Theme Presentation for the day commenced at 10.15am. Dr.Achuthsankar S.Nair, Prof.&Head of Bioinformatics was the invited speaker.  Ms.Seema Karthikeyan, Asst.Prof.St.Thomas Training College welcomed the speaker and Dr.T.K.Mathew, Principal, Titus II College of Education, adorned the eminent speaker with the Silk Shawl (Ponnada).  Dr.Sankar’s talk focused on ‘Teaching in the Google Age’.  He began his talk by pointing out that teaching and learning have become very exciting with the growth of technology. This is particularly evident in the teaching of Mathematics which students in schools usually approach with a sense of fear.The multitasking habit of children today and the reduced attention span, Dr.Sankar said can to a large extend be addressed through modern learning gadgets including the Smart Phone.  Dr.Sankar concluded by mentioning the use of technology which has become the prime parameter for teaching in the Google Age.

Dr.K.Y.Benedict, Principal, Mar Theophilus Training College presented a Memento to Dr.Sankar and Dr.G.Valsala , Principal, BNV College of Education, thanked the speaker.  Paper Presentations continued immediately in four Parallel Venues.

The Vadedictory Session was chaired by Dr.Kuncheria P.Issac (Vice-Chancellor, Dr.A.P Abdul Kalam Technological University). The Guest of Honour was warmly welcomed by Prof.K.Jacob Mathew (Former Principal, Govt.College of Teacher Education).  The Resume for the Three Day Seminar was read out by Dr.Nisha Chandran (Asst.Prof.St.Thomas Training College).  Thereafter lighting the lamp and Valedictory Address by the Guest marked the Curtain Raiser for the Session.  Dr.Kuncheria P.Issac in his message stated that Qualitative improvements adopted in Education should be well co-ordinated and orchestrated with the existing system to reap the expected desirable results.  The prime responsibility in this regard is bestowed upon the teacher educators to mould and materialize policies to practice.  The venture was aptly extended commendations by Dr.George Varghese( Emeritus Scientist, KSCSTE), Dr.M.S.Geetha(Vice-Chairperson, AIRIO), Dr.T.K.Mathew (Principal, Titus II Teachers College, Tiruvalla), the Principals of four Sister Concerns - Dr.Usha Thomas(Principal, St.Thomas Institute of Science and Technology), Mr.Rajan K.Varughese(Principal, St.Thomas Residential School), Mr.Sebastian.T.Joseph(Principal, St.Thomas Central School) and Mrs.Annamma Cherian( Principal, St.Thomas Higher Secondary School). All the teaching and Non-teaching faculty were honoured with the Silk Shawl by CTE.  Being the Queen Bee is not an easy task, on behalf of the staff of  St.Thomas Training College, Dr.Nisha Chandran, Faculty STTC, requested the students and staff of the College to extend a standing ovation for the sustained hardwork, commitment and dedicated effort invested by the Principal which culminated in a fruitful and productive academic forum of three days.  The Principal extended her formal words of gratitude to each and every person who made the initiative a successful reality.  The professional exercise was well attended by approximately 350 delegates marking successful stakeholder participation.

In the true spirit of a Patriotic Indian the audience paid their homage to the Nation with the National Anthem, bringing down the curtain to be raised on yet another platform with still greater vitality and vigour.

 

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