Assorted Snaps of Indo-Nepal CTE Conference @ Kathmandu, Nepal (Nov20-22, 2014)

Delegates from CTE-Kerala with Ambassador from India to Nepal Mr. Vinod Rae

Details of UGC Sponsored National Seminars in Colleges that are CTE Institutional Life Members

UGC Sponsored National Seminar, 2014 Dec 5-6 by CTEConferenceKerala

UGC Sponsored National Education Meet, 2014 December 11 - 12 by CTEConferenceKerala

13th Annual Convention of CTE- Kerala, 2015 January 7-9.

13th Annual Convention of CTE Kerala cum ICSSR Sponsored International Seminar on 'Redefining Educational Practices Integrating Indian Epistemology and Modern Cognitive Neurosciences'

AWARDS /HONOURS INSTITUTED BY CTE-KERALA

Dr. K. Sivadasan Pillai Memorial Award for Academic Excellence

CTE Kerala State Centre has instituted the Dr. K. Sivadasan Pillai Memorial Award for Academic Excellence to honour the pioneers of Education in the country for their outstanding achievement in the field of Teacher Education as well as in the public domain. This award is instituted in the name of the great educationalist Dr. K. Sivadasan Pillai, who was the founder Chairman of CTE in the state and the pioneer of various Academic activities in the country and abroad. This Award, constituted in 2008, after the sad demise of Dr. Pillai, consists of a cash award of Rs.10,001/- and a Citation. The awardee will be selected by a committee constituted by CTE Kerala.

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

The 'Best Teacher Educator Award' is constituted by the CTE, Kerala State Centre to motivate practicing teacher educators to be a model to students and society from 2004 onwards,  Later it was renamed as 'Award for Teacher Educator of the Year' in the year 2008. Now this Award is known as 'Dr. K. Soman Memorial Award for Teacher Educator of the Year' as a tribute to the great Educationist and pioneer of Teaching of Mathematics. The Award consists of a cash prize of Rs. 2000/- , Memento and Certificate. The amount for this award is sponsored by the family of Dr. K. Soman.

 Dr. N. Vedamani Memorial Award for Best Paper Presenter

In order to empower and motivate teacher educators, the Best Paper Presenter Award has been instituted by CTE, Kerala.  Dr. N. Vedamani Manual, then Patron of CTE, was the initiator of this attempt in 2006. As a tribute to the veteran educationist, Former Professor & Head, Department of Education, University of Kerala and Former UNESCO Expert, the award is named "Dr. N. Vedamani Manual Memorial Award for Best Paper Presenter'. It consist Rs.1000/-, Memento & Certificate.

Dr. N. D. Joshi Memorial Rolling Trophy

The 'Dr. N. D. Joshi Memorial Rolling Trophy' is awarded to Teacher Education Institutions (Institutional Life Members of CTE Kerala) for their involvement and support to the programmes of CTE and in turn strengthen the cause of Teacher Education in the state. This Rolling Trophy is instituted to commemorate the valuable contributions of Dr. N. D. Joshi, Former Faculty Member, Department of Education, University of Kerala and Former Visiting Faculty, School of Pedagogical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University and a pioneer of tribal education. This Rolling trophy is sponsored by the Doctoral students of Dr. Joshi. The institution is identified on the basis of the criteria developed by the CTE, Kerala State Centre.

Honouring of Doctoral Degree Awardees

In order to foster research aptitude among teacher educators (Life Members) the CTE, Kerala State Centre has initiated a programme to honour the Doctoral Degree Awardees among the Life Members of the state. This was started at the First State Convention of CTE (2001) held at Mar Theophilus Training College, Thiruvananthapuram. Dr. Gulab Chaurasia, National President, CTE, presented the mementoes and certificates to the awardees. Since then it is a regular event in the state convention.

K. M. Jacob & Mary Jacob Ever Rolling Trophy for Student - Teachers

First Rank Holder of B.Ed. Course, University of Kerala, is honoured with K.M. Jacob & Mary Jacob Memorial Ever Rolling Trophy  sponsored by Prof. K. Jacob Mathew, Former Member Syndicate, University of Kerala; and Former Principal, Govt. College of Teacher Education, as a tribute to his beloved parents. The Ever-Rolling Trophy is given to the institution where the Rank Holder has studied and the Student- Teacher will be presented with a memento and certificate.

Dr. P. K. Sudheesh Kumar Memorial award for Best paper on ‘Innovations/ Advancements in Education’

‘Award for Best paper on ‘Innovations/ Advancements in Education’ is instituted by CTE Kerala in memorial of Dr.P.K. Sudheesh Kumar who was Reader in the Department of Education, University of Calicut, Kerala. This award, sponsored by Dr. C. M. Bindhu, (w/o Late Dr. P. K. Sudheesh Kumar) Associate Professor,  Farook Training College, Calicut intends to motivate teacher educators and to foster creativity and sense of innovative spirit among them. The award consists of a Cash of Rs. 1000/-, memento and a certificate. This award is open to all the participants who present paper in the Annual Conventions/ Conferences organized by CTE Kerala. The awardee is selected from among the papers accepted for presentation in CTE conference/ convention on the basis of criteria developed by CTE.

For more details contact

Dr. Bindu R.L. (General Secretary, CTE -Kerala (Ph: 0 9947323222)

Email; ctekerala.org@gmail.com

Bon Voyage- Reception to Dr. C.P. Sreekantan Nair and Dr. K. Krishnaprasad on their trip to the United Kingdom

Council for Teacher Education (CTE) 28th National Convention and Conference - November 1 and 2, 2014

Council for Teacher Education (CTE)

28^th National Conference

November 1^st – 2^nd, 2014

Dear Sir/Madam,

            It is a matter of great pleasure to inform you that 28^th National Conference of Council for Teacher Education in collaboration with Progressive and Leading Colleges of Education in Haryana & Punjab (North Region), is organizing a Two-Day National Conference on the Theme “Emerging Perspectives in Indian Teacher Education: Search for Identity and Building Humane Society” on November 1-2, 2014 at Kurukshetra.

Main Theme: Emerging Perspectives in Indian Teacher Education: Search for Identity and Building Humane Society

Sub Theme:

1. National Policy on Education (NPE-1986: achievements and challenges.
2. Education in 21^st Century: International Report 1996 and its emerging perspectives.
3. Impact of Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization (LPG) on education
4. National Knowledge Commission - 2005 and its implications in education/teacher education.
5. Right to Education (RTE) and related issues & challenges in diverse fields of School Education
6. Enhancing quality and relevance in Elementary, Secondary and Higher Education through SSA, RSA and RUSA.
7. Emerging parameters of 11^th & 12^th Five Years Plan.
8. Emerging perspectives in Teacher Education in the background of above seven Sub-themes.
9. Application of ICT in Teacher Education and its implications..
10. Drawing out an Identity of Indian Teacher Education in the background of its culture and spiritual ethos.
11. New strategies for preparing humane teachers in a multi-cultural Society of India.
12. Any other aspect related to the main theme of National Conference.

CTE (HSC) welcomes original theoretical and research based papers on relevant theme (Sub themes) from teacher educators, scholars, teacher trainees and NGOs. The abstract of the paper approximately 300 words in Times New Roman / Arial 12 or 14 / in English & Kruti Dev 010 16 in Hindi and with a separate cover page indicating the title of the paper alongwith address, contact no. and email Id must be submitted before 15^th  September 2014 and full paper by 10^th October, 2014.

List of Delegates from Kerala

1.     Dr. V. M. Sasikumar, National Vice President, CTE

2.     Dr. C.P. Sreekantan Nair, Chairman, CTE, Kerala

3.     Dr. V.Reghu, Vice President, Advisory Board, CTE, Kerala

4.     Dr. Bindu R.L., General Secretary, CTE, Kerala

5.     Dr. Rajeswari, Treasurer, CTE Kerala

6.     Dr. K.J. Suresh, Executive Member, CTE, Kerala

7.     Mr. Anukrishnan, Executive Member, CTE, Kerala

8.     Dr. K.L. Sreekala, Member, CTE, Kerala

9.     Dr. V. Sindya, Member, CTE, Kerala

10.  Mr. Harikrishnan, Member, CTE, Kerala

 List of Delegate(s) from Lakshadweep, UT

1.     Dr. Lali S., Chairperson, CTE, Lakshadweep UT Centre

National Conference on Trends and Innovations in Gandhian Thought, 12-13 December 2014

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Gandhi smarak Nidhi.pdf by Pramod D.

Registration Fee can be paid to (Indian Bank, Thycaud Branch, Trivandrum -14

Account No. SB. 0439088863

IFSC No. IDIB000T021

Or

Demand Draft in favour of Kerala Gandhismarak Nidhi,payable at Thiruvananthapuram/ Trivandrum