Thursday, April 29, 2010

9. A Chance to Publish!

[Centenary Conference of Govt. College of Teacher Education, Trivandrum]

The editorial committee of the GCTE Journal of Research and Extension - a referred journal (ISSN 0975-5144) has informed that, papers of indubitable value submitted for presentation for the International Conference June 2010, can be considered for publication in the Special Centenary Issue of the journal !

…So get your pens moving and set your thoughts rolling…

Wishing you Good Luck!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

8. Sponsorship

[Centenary Conference of Govt. College of Teacher Education, Trivandrum]
The Centenary Committee is looking to well-respected, high profile organization and businesses to play an important role in the conference by becoming a sponsor of the Conference. Delegate bags, Conference Kit, and receptions may be sponsored.
Those interested please contact the Principal.

Email: gctetvm@gmail.com

Postal Address: The Principal, Govt. CTE, Thycaud, Trivandrum, Kerala State, India 695 014

7. Abstract and Full Paper

[Centenary Conference of Govt. College of Teacher Education, Trivandrum]
Abstract Submission Information

DEADLINE FOR ABSTRACTS-Abstracts must be received no later than 07 June 2010
•Confirmation of receipt of abstracts/ acceptance or rejection will be e-mailed within three days of the submission deadline, provided email address is given in the Registration Form submitted.

Instructions

•Abstracts are to be submitted in English.

•A separate Registration Form should be completed for submission of each abstract, if more than one is submitted.. The Registration Form can be photo copied.

•Type the abstract on A4 size paper as Microsoft Word document in Times New Roman font of 12 points and 1.5 line spacing.

•The first named author should be the presenting author.

•If it is a joint paper, the persons concerned should register their names by paying full amount separately.

•If it is a joint paper, in the certificate issued, it will be stated that it is a joint presentation and each certificate issued will bear the names of the concerned authors and not of an individual author.

•Indicate the Thrust Area, the title of the paper and name of presenter on a separate sheet attached to the abstract.

• The abstract should not be more than 150 words and must be sent to gctetvm@gmail.com

•Those participating in the Paper/ Poster presentation should submit a hard copy in A4 size paper. This along with the completed Registration Form and a DD towards Registration Fee should be sent to : The Principal, Govt. CTE, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala State 695014

On receiving these, the abstract will be peer reviewed, rated and judged
on its relevance to the theme of the conference.

•All accepted abstracts will be published as a compendium that will be available at the conference.



Submission of full text of Paper

Please note that failure to follow the guidelines given below will forfeit your chance to make a Paper Presentation.

•Those whose abstracts are selected should submit the full text A4 size paper as Microsoft Word document in Times New Roman font of 12 points and 1.5 line spacing before 13 June 2010. Only those who submit the full paper on or before 13 June 2010, would be permitted to make presentations.

•Those participating in the Paper Presentation Competition should submit four copies of their paper (three for the Judges) along with a soft copy of their paper and PowerPoint on a CD-ROM at the Registration counter.

•Those participating in the Paper Presentation Non-competition session should submit one copy of their paper along with a soft copy of the paper and PowerPoint on a CD-ROM at the Registration counter.

6 Registration Form

[Centenary Conference of Govt. College of Teacher Education, Trivandrum]
Given below is the Format of the Registration Form.This may be downloaded and used. (Please use A4 size paper)


International Conference on Adaptability & Responsiveness
in Teacher Education,18th & 19th June 2010

Registration Form

Participants including Paper and Poster presenters should fill in the details. Filled-in forms should be sent along with the Registration fee to :

•The Principal, Govt. CTE, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala State 695 014

Name : Mr/Ms/Dr/ Prof. :

Designation and Institution :

Address for correspondence :

Tel No. :

Email :
Registration fee paid :
(Give details- DD only in favour of Principal, Govt. CTE, Trivandrum payable at Trivandrum)

Age in years :

Teaching Experience
in years :

Presentation Type : Paper/Poster:

If paper presentation, state whether
participating in the Competition session
or Non- competition session :

If paper is for competition session,
state the type of paper-
Research –based or Innovative solutions :

Mention the Thrust area chosen :
Title of presentation: …………………………………………………………………….................
(In about ten words)
(Note : An abstract in about 150 words should be sent)

Equipment required : LCD/OHP/ Audio cassette Player/ any other :
(Please specify)

Signature with date :

5. Registration for the Conference

[Centenary Conference of Govt. College of Teacher Education, Trivandrum]
Registration Fee
The registration fee includes :
•Entry to all sessions and receptions
•Morning and afternoon refreshments
•Lunch

Registration Fee (before 07 June 2010)

MEd. students Rs. 250/-
Research scholars Rs. 350/-
Others including Teacher educators Rs. 550/-

Registration fee (at the venue)

MEd. students Rs. 300/-
Research scholars Rs. 400/-
Others including Teacher educators Rs. 600/-

Registration for the Conference

To register for the conference you should send a completed Registration Form. Each registration must be on a separate form. Registration Forms may be photocopied. Please print or type all information. On receipt of a completed Registration Form and payment you will be sent an acknowledgement with a registration number. This should be presented at the Registration Desk when you arrive at the conference.


Payment

Full payment is required to register and must be made by Bank Draft (of a nationalized bank) in favour of Principal, Govt. CTE, Thiruvananthapuram.
Registration forms will not be processed without accompanying payments. Conference registration does not guarantee hotel accommodation. Paper/ Poster presenters must also register for the conference and in accordance with general practice at international conferences pay the registration fee.

Refund Policy

Registration fees are non-refundable. However, in special cases, transfer of registration to an alternate name may be permitted.

4. The Conference Objectives and Sessions

[Centenary Conference of Govt. College of Teacher Education, Trivandrum]
The Conference

The Conference is designed to create various opportunities for participants to question, discuss, learn and exchange experiences. There will also be introductory sessions on ways of adapting and responding to current educational practices to meet global changes/demands.

Conference Objectives:

•Familiarizing participants with issues regarding current trends in teacher education that aims at meeting global changes.

•Reassessing the range and scope of current educational practices to address changes in global standards.

•Creating a venue for proposing innovative solutions for practices which were implemented and found to be failures in the current teacher education programmes in the country.

Thrust Areas
The following have been identified as sub themes:

•Institutional leadership and changing realities

•Restructuring institutional programmes to meet changing environment

•Faculty development programmes for global needs

•Adapting curriculum to respond to the changing world

•Solutions through IT for teaching and learning

•Inclusive education

•Learning Management Systems

•Literacy Programmes


Types of Conference sessions

The conference has various types of presentations and meeting. They include:

• The inaugural session during which the key note address of the conference will be presented by an invited speaker.

Plenary sessions, total four in number – one each for the forenoon and afternoon sessions of a duration of 60 minutes during which renowned educationists will be dealing with the Thrust areas of the conference.

Panel Discussion on solutions for the changing realities vis-à-vis teacher education programmes in India

Paper Presentation : Competition
Presentations of a duration of ten minutes by delegates to win the coveted Centenary Prize for the Best Paper presenter for each of the following category 1. Research-based 2.Innovative solutions

Paper Presentation : Non-CompetitionPresentations of a duration of seven minutes by delegates

Poster Sessions : Selected posters dealing with the conference theme will be displayed at the entrance of the Conference venue. The Poster presenters will make a three minute presentation highlighting key points from their poster.

Media Displays : Presentations of Video, Internet, Film and other media.

3. Conference FAQ’s

[Centenary Conference of Govt. College of Teacher Education, Trivandrum]

Deadline for abstract submission : 07 June, 2010

Submission of Full Paper : 13 June, 2010

Dates of Conference : 18th & 19th June 2010

Postal Address for submission of
Registration Fee/Form & Hard copy
of Abstract/Paper : The Principal, Govt. CTE, Thycaud,
Trivandrum, Kerala State,
India 695 014

Website : www.gctetvm.com

Email ` : gctetvm@gmail.com

Tel No. : 0471-2323964


Venue & Time

The Conference will be held in the Seminar Hall (UGC Block), Government College of Teacher Education, Thycaud, Thriuvananthapuram -14. The Conference will commence on the forenoon of Friday, 18 June. 2010. Registration at the venue commences at 8.30 am. The Inaugural Session will commence at 9.30 am.


Transportation

Thruvananthapuram city is linked to all major cities in India by rail, road and air.The college is situated at Thycaud barely 2 Kilometres from the Trivandrum Central Railway Station and Trivandrum Bus Station and 15 Kilometres from the Trivandrum International Airport.

Accommodation

The college will not provide any accommodation for the delegates, but assistance necessary for locating paid accommodation will be arranged on receiving specific request. Accommodation charges will have to be met by the delegates.

Sunday, April 11, 2010

2. Conference Intimation

[Centenary Conference of Govt. College of Teacher Education, Trivandrum]


The following intimation is now being mailed by post to institutions :

Government College of Teacher Education
[Research Centre in Education]
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala State 695 014
Web site www.gctetvm.com Email : gctetvm@gmail.com
Fax:91-471-2323964


The college is now celebrating its one hundred years of illustrious existence. A prestigious programme we intend to organize as part of the celebration is a Two- Day International Conference in June 2010. Its prime objective is to bring together eminent educationists, distinguished teacher educators and scholars from India and abroad to this ‘Mother of Teacher Education institutions’ to discuss, and exchange ideas and experiences in the field of Teacher Education. We have identified Adaptability and Responsiveness in Teacher Education as the key theme.

To ensure a high standard for the deliberations of the conference we are introducing a competitive edge by inviting papers for presentation. Research articles and papers with innovative ideas will be awarded prizes. Papers of indubitable value will also be considered for publication in the Special Centenary issue of GCTE Journal of Research and Extension- a referred journal ISSN 0975-5144

Complete details of the Conference will soon be available on our website and a detailed letter inviting papers for the conference will be mailed to institutions shortly.




Principal & General Convenor
of the Centenary Celebrations
Dr. M.S.Geetha

1. Centenary Conference

[Centenary Conference of Govt. College of Teacher Education, Trivandrum]


The Government College of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala State, South India is celebrating 2010-2011 as the Centenary year and I have been appointed the Convenor of the Media and Publicity Committee.

It is proposed to organize a number of programmes to mark the Centenary Celebrations. One such programme is an International Conference.

This Blog will provide information regarding the Conference.

C. Praveen