International Conference June 2010

20. Group Photos

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19. Report of the Conference

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As part of the Centenary Celebrations of Government College of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram, the International Conference on Adaptability and Responsiveness in Teacher Education was organized on 18th and 19th June 2010, and this marked the beginning of the year-long Centenary Celebrations ahead.

The inaugural session of the Conference began with an invocation followed by the Welcome Song especially composed for the Centenary Celebrations. The eminent guests and speakers included Prof. M. A. Khader, Director, SCERT, Kerala, Dr. Allyson Sudborough, Fulbright scholar (USA), Mrs. J. Gourikuttyamma, Retired Professor of IASE, Trissur and Dr. A. Teresa Susan, Head, Department of Education, University of Kerala.

Dr. M. S. Geetha Principal and General Convenor, Centenary Celebrations, presented a brief history of the college and introduced the guests and welcomed the gathering. Prior to the lighting of the lamp ceremony, mementos embossed with the Centenary Logo was presented to the guests and invited speakers.

The Conference was formally inaugurated by Prof. M.A.Khader. who said that “education must cater to the basic needs of man and that teachers must be sensitive to social issues”. This was followed by the Key note address by Dr. Allyson who emphasized the need for adaptability in teaching in the contemporary scenario and discussed the interconnection of the cultures of various nations. She also mentioned the five aims of education highlighted in the National Curriculum Framework (NCF 2005). We had Dr. J Gowrikuttyamma and Dr. A.Theresa Susan to do the felicitations and they wished good luck for the programmes ahead. The vote of thanks was rendered by Dr. G.R.Santhosh Kumar , Faculty and Convener, Programme Committee.

As the session was lagging behind as per the original schedule, there was no tea break and tea was served in the auditorium. Soon the first Plenary Session commenced and Dr.B.Suresh, Faculty and Convenor Programme Committee, Centenary Celebrations, introduced the theme of the session. Dr. K. Rajeswari, one of the Convenors of the Conference, introduced and welcomed the speaker of the first theme of the session, Mr. Swaminathan Rajappan Pillai, Journalist and Social scientist. He elucidated the theme ‘Adaptability in Teacher Education’.

The delegates dispersed for lunch and within forty-five minutes returned to the main venue, the Seminar Hall in the UGC Block. The second speaker Dr. Manjula P Rao, Reader, RIE, Mysor, spoke on the theme- ‘Challenges & Opportunities in Restructuring Teacher Education’. Mr. C.Praveen, Convenor of the Conference introduced the speaker who emphasized the need for continuous and comprehensive evaluation. She also made a comparison of the teacher education curriculum in the East and the West and underlined the fact that “knowledge should exist in practice, for practice and of practice”. Mr. Binukumar, Faculty of the college extended the vote of thanks.

The third session, again a Plenary, focused on ‘Adapting curriculum and faculty development for global needs- the European and Indian Perspectives’. The theme was introduced by Dr. T. V. Kunhiraman, Faculty and Convenor, Reception Committee, Centenary Celebrations. The European perspective was presented by Ms. Elizabeth Chatelain, a teacher from USA who was introduced to the audience by Mr. C. Venugopal, Faculty and Convenor Audit Committee, Centenary Celebrations.

Mr. Isaac Paul, Faculty of the college, introduced the second speaker of the session Dr. G. Sreekumar, Human Resources Management expert, who presented the Indian perspective. Mr. C. Praveen, thanked the speakers and requested the gathering to assemble for a photo session before moving on to Paper Presentations on the sub themes of the Conference held in three venues as parallel sessions. Based on the personal request of a few delegates, the Workshop originally planned during the parallel session was postponed to the forenoon of 19th June.

The moderators for the Paper Presentation (Non-Competition) session were Dr. Asha J.V, Dr. Bindu R.L, Dr. Malini, Dr. Rani, Dr. Valsala and Dr. Vijayakumariamma. The Paper Presentation session originally scheduled for 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm concluded only at 6.45 pm. But something unprecedented in conferences organized in colleges, happened - The delegates in each of the three venues, though it was quite late in the evening, stayed back and participated in discussions with the paper presenters till all the paper presentations were over.

The second day’s (19th June 2010) programme commenced at 9.10 am. Mr. P.K. Sudheendran Nair Librarian and Convenor Extension Activities Committee, Centenary Celebrations welcomed the delegates who had displayed Posters. This was followed by a five minute presentation of the content of the Posters by the authors. Ms. Lavanya, Research scholar of the college offered the vote of thanks.

The postponed Workshop session was conducted parallel to the Paper Presentation- Competition Session. The focus of the Workshop was on teaching, learning and leadership. The Coordinators of the workshop were Dr. Allyson Sudborough and Mr. Todd Breyfogle and they were introduced by Mr. C.Praveen. Based on the reading texts supplied by the Coordinators, the participants engaged in discussions. The ideas shared by the participants of the workshop had philosophical underpinnings. It enabled the participants to prune ideas about teaching and learning. Dr. V.Kunhiraman, Faculty, thanked the Coordinators.

There were five paper presentations in the Competition Sessions. The themes presented included: Intuitive skills for prospective teachers, effectiveness of mind mapping techniques, Geographical Information System and Play-way techniques in teaching. The Judges of the competition : Dr. K.R.Sivadasan (Former Dean, Faculty of Education) , Dr. V.Reghu, (Faculty , Head and Dean, School of Youth Studies, RGNIYD, Tamilnadu) and Dr. K.P.Meera (Reader, Dept. of Education, Calicut University) were welcomed by Mr. C.Venugopal,. Faculty. After the Paper Presentation Competition, Dr. Sivadasan and Dr. Reghu offered their comments and suggested ways to improve the presentations. Ms. Sreejalekshmi, Research scholar of the college, thanked the judges and the presenters.

We moved on to the Seventh Session which had Learning Management Systems as its chosen theme. The presenter Mr. Rajeev Sathyadevan, Instructional Course Designer, XOR Ltd. UK. was welcomed by Ms. V.K.Shoba, Faculty and Convenor, Hospitality Committee, Centenary Celebrations. She also introduced the theme. Mr. Rajeev’s multimedia presentation, helped the audience familiarize themselves with Moodle- a popular Learning Management System. Ms. Sini S.S, Faculty of the college, thanked the Resource Person.

The eighth session, a Panel Discussion on Literacy Programmes and Inclusive Education followed. Dr. Vijayakumariamma, Alumni of our college and Faculty of Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananghapuram welcomed and introduced the speakers. The moderator of the session was Dr. C.P.Sreekantan Nair, President, CTE Kerala Chapter. One of the invited speakers was Dr. V.Reghu who was also a judge of the paper presentation competition, dwelled on the shifting focus of literacy programmes introduced in India. The next invited speaker for the Panel Discussion , Dr. Geetha Janet Vitus, Hon. Director, Centre for learning Disabilities and Difficulties, Dept. of Education, University of Kerala, in her talk focussed on the provisions introduced by the Indian Government for inclusive education and the marginalized.. As both the speakers had elucidated the areas assigned to them fairly well, and since the Session was almost an hour behind schedule, the moderator discreetly concluded the session. Ms. Indu MEd. student of the college thanked the speakers.

We broke up for lunch after which we started off with Session 9 , a Plenary on ‘Solutions through IT for teaching and learning’. The presenters Mr. K. K. Sajeev, District Coordinator IT@ school project and Mr. R. Sahani, Master Trainer. IT@ school project, Thiruvananthapuram were welcomed by Ms. Nitha S, MEd student of the college. Mr. Sajeev focussed on ICT enabled education in classrooms and Mr. R.Sahani demonstrated a few useful software for teaching and learning using computers and the Internet.

After tea break, the Valedictory session commenced at 4.00 pm. Dr. M.S.Geetha the Principal of the college, welcomed the gathering and introduced the Chief Guest, Dr. A. Sukumaran Nair, Former Vice Chancellor, Mahatma Gandhi University. Dr. Sukumaran Nair, in his valedictory address focussed on ‘change through education’ and the need for changing from knowledge consumers to knowledge creators. He emphasized the need for introducing education for teaching the tools of knowledge generation. He opined that it is high time that we gave up the ‘ivory tower-type research programmes’. He concluded by wishing the college all success in its programmes and hoped that soon the college would rise to the status of a Teacher Education University.

Felicitations were offered by Mr. G.Gopinadhan, Chairman Programme Committee, Centenary Celebrations, Ms. Meenakshy Ramachandran , Principal, Christ Nagar College of Education, Thiruvallom, Thiruvananthapuram and Mr. S. Mohandasan Pillai, Principal, Govt. Model HSS for Boys, Thiruvananthapuram.

This was followed by presentation of the report of the Two-day Conference by one of the Convenors of the Conference Mr. C.Praveen. Next the winner of the Paper Presentation Competition, Mr. Pramod D, Research Scholar, SPS , Mahatma Gandhi University was given the award and certificate by the Chief Guest. Next, volunteers from the delegates were invited to offer their comments about the conference. All of them congratulated the organizers for the successful conduct of the Conference.

Finally it was the turn of Dr. K. Rajeswari, Convenor of the Conference to deliver the Vote of thanks. She thanked the invited speakers, the delegates, students and several others especially the team of dedicated members of the Conference Committee.

The curtain fell on the two day conference with the choral rendering by the audience of the National Anthem.

C.Praveen
Convenor of the Conference

[A big thanks to my dear students, Ms. Rashmi S. Pillai and Ms Vijila G.S, who compeered the sessions and assisted me in preparing the report]

18. Facts and Figures

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Facts and Figures as on 19th June 2010,Forenoon (IST)

Total delegates registered : 122

From Kerala : 102

From Tamilnadu : 06

From Karnataka : 06

From Andhra Padesh : 04

From other states : 02

Total Papers presented : 83

Total Posters displayed : 04

Total foreign nationals who attended : 04

17. Convenors to Delegates: Day 2

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Dear Delegates,

Welcome to the second day’s programme The Parallel Paper Presentation session (Non Competition) originally scheduled for 3.30 pm to 4.30 pm, yesterday (18th June) concluded only at 6 45 pm. Delegates staying back and participating in the discussions with paper presenters till late in the evening is something unprecedented in conferences organized by colleges. On behalf of the Centenary Committee we thank you all for your, warm support and cooperation.

As many delegates have personally requested the Conference Committee, to postpone the Workshop which was scheduled for 18th June, we have made slight changes in the Programme Schedule for today (19th June). Quite unfortunately, the speaker for Session 7 Dr. Senthilnathan has taken ill and has expressed his inability to attend the Conference. So the following changes have been made for Session 6 and 7

Session 6 : Parallel Session : 9.30 am to 11.00 am

Venue # 1:
Seminar Hall (UGC Block) : Paper Presentation (Competition Session)

Venue # 2:

General Lecture Hall (Main Block): Workshop by Mr. Todd and Dr.Allyson

Here is a brief CV of Mr. Todd who graciously agreed to postpone the Workshop which he will be conducting with his wife Dr. Allyson :

Todd Breyfogle is Director of Seminars for the Aspen Institute, a non-partisan research and educational institution based in Aspen, Colorado, and Washington, DC (www.aspeninstitute.org; affiliate: www.aspenindia.org).
Education: B.A. Classics-History-Politics, Colorado College; B.A./M.A. Ancient and Modern History, Corpus Christi College, Oxford; M.St. Patristic and Modern Theology, Corpus Christi College, Oxford; Ph.D. Committee on Social Thought, University of Chicago. He publishes in ancient and modern political philosophy, theology, and philosophy of education.

The speaker for Session 7,

Plenary , in the Seminar Hall (UGC Block) will be

Mr. Rajeev Sathyadevan, Instructional Course Designer,

XOR Ltd. UK

Praveen & Rajeswari

Convenors of the Conference

16. Day 1- Conveners Greet The Delegates

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Dear Delegates,

The forenoon of 16th June 2010, was a momentous occasion for our college. In the College Auditorium, overflowing with the alumni, former teachers, students, faculty and the general public, the Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala State, Sri.V.S. Achuthanandan, inaugurated the Centenary Celebrations 2010-2011.

Today, 18th June 2010, will mark the launch of the first programme in the series of programmes we have planned for the year long Centenary Celebrations. We have not imposed any restriction for scholars registering as a participant without paper presentation, for the first International Conference being organized by the college. We are completely overwhelmed by the sheer number of the participants who have registered so far for the Conference. In spite of our limited infrastructure facilities, on our part we will endeavour to extend to the fullest, the hospitality, that Travancoreans are famous for.

Praveen & Rajeswari
Convenors of the Conference

15.Revised Schedule of Inaugural Session

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Owing to unforeseen reasons, we have been forced to revise the schedule of the Inaugural Session of the International Conference. The revised version is given below.

Inaugural session: Venue : Seminar Hall (UGC Block) : 9.30am to 11.15am
Invocation :
* College Choir
Welcome
* Dr. M.S.Geetha, Principal and General Convenor,
Centenary Celebrations
Inauguration :

* Prof. M.A.Khader, Director, SCERT, Kerala

Key note address:

* Dr. Allyson Sudborough, Fulbright scholar (USA)

Felicitations :
* Dr.J. Gowrikutty Amma , former Professor of IASE,
Trissur and Chairman, Entertainment Committee,
Centenary Celebrations

* Dr.Theresa Susan.A., Reader and Head, Dept. of
Education, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

Vote of thanks:

*Dr. G.R.Santhosh Kumar, Faculty and Convenor
Programme Committee, Centenary Celebrations

14.Paper Presentation : Competition Session

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Only those delegates who registered by submitting the full Registration Fee before the last date for submission of abstracts/ Full paper have been selected to participate in the Competition.

Since the number of participants for the two categories :

1. Research-based articles 2.Innovative solutions

is less than six, the Conference Committee has decided to conduct

a single competition for both the categories.

Given below is the list of delegates eligible for participating

in the Competition Session

Note: Only individual paper (not joint paper) will be considered for the Competition.

1.Mr. Saju Varghese
2.Ms. Asitha
3.Ms. Krishnapriya
4.Ms. Liza Mathew
5.Mr. Pramod D
6.Ms. Rajasree. S

Wishing you all GOOD LUCK

C.Praveen
Convenor of Conference

13. Programme Schedule

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Friday, 18 June 2010
8.30am to 9.30am: Registration
9.30.am to 1.00 pm: Forenoon session

Session 1 : Inaugural session: Venue:Seminar Hall(UGC Block)

9.30am to 11.15am
Invocation: College Choir
Welcome : Dr. M.S.Geetha, Principal and General Convenor,
Centenary Celebrations
Inauguration:Prof.M.A.Khader,Director,SCERT,Kerala
Key note address: Dr. Allyson Sudborough, Fulbright scholar (USA)
Felicitations: Prof. K. Jacob Mathew, Chairman, Steering Committee,
Centenary Celebrations &
Mrs. Mary Xavier, Principal,Govt. CTE, Kozhikkode

Vote of thanks : Dr. G.R.Santhosh Kumar, Faculty and Convenor
Programme Committee, Centenary Celebrations

11.15 to 11.30 Tea Break

Session 2 : Plenary: Venue : Seminar Hall (UGC Block)

11.30 am to 1.00pm
Theme introduction: Dr. B. Suresh, Head MEd. Section and Convenor,
Finance Committee, Centenary Celebrations

Topic : Adaptability in Teacher Education
Introduction of presenterDr. K.Rajeswari, Faculty & Convenor of Conference
Presenter: Mr.Swaminathan Rajappan Pillai, Journalist & Social scientist,UK-based
Topic: Challenges & Opportunities in Restructuring
Teacher Education
Introduction of presenter: Mr. C.Praveen, Faculty & Convenor of Conference
Presenter: Dr. Manjula P. Rao, Reader, RIE (NCERT), Mysore
Vote of thanks: Mr. Binukumar, Faculty

1.00 pm to 2.00pm Lunch Break
2.00 pm to 4.30pm Afternoon session

Session 3 : Plenary Venue : General Lecture Hall (Main Block)

2.00 pm to 3.15 pm

Theme introduction: Dr. T.V. Kunhiraman, Faculty and Convenor,
Reception Committee, Centenary Celebrations

Topic: Adapting curriculum and faculty development
forglobal needs: European Perspective
Introduction of presenter: Dr. A. V. Sujith, Faculty and Convenor, Souvenir
Committee, Centenary Celebrations
Presenter: Ms. Elizabeth Chatelain, Educationist US-based
Topic: Adapting curriculum and faculty development for global needs:
Indian Perspective
Introduction of presenter: Mr. Isaac Paul, Faculty
Presenter : Dr. Sreekumar, Human Resources Management expert
Vote of thanks : Ms. Lekha .B., Faculty

3.15pm to 3.30pm Photo session and Tea Break

Session 4 : Workshop and Paper Presentation (Non-competition)
3.30 pm to 4.30 pm

Workshop venue : Seminar Hall (UGC Block)
Workshop focus : Readings-based (literature)-philosophical
discussions on teaching, learning and leadership
Introduction of coordinators: Mrs. Joly S, Faculty and Convenor,
Entertainment Committee, Centenary Celebrations

Workshop coordinators:
1. Dr. Allyson Sudborough, Fulbright scholar
2. Mr. Todd Richard B. F, Educationist (USA)
Vote of thanks : Ms. Asha, Alumni, Govt. CTE, Thiruvananthapuram

Paper Presentation (Non-Competition Parallel Sessions)

Venue # 1:Educational Technology Lab (Main Block)
Introduction of moderator: Dr. R.Binoy, Faculty and Convenor, Planning and
Development Committee, Centenary Celebrations
Moderator: Dr. Asha J.V , Faculty Dept. of Education,
University of Kerala
Vote of thanks : Ms. Tessy E.P, Faculty

Venue # 2: . General Lecture Hall(Main Block)
Introduction of moderator: Mr. V. K. Santhosh Kumar, Faculty on FIP
Moderator : Dr. Bindu R L, Faculty Dept. of Education,
University of Kerala
Vote of thanks : Mr. John Prakash , Faculty

Venue # 3: Dept of Social Science (Main Block)
Introduction of moderator : Ms. Jayasree, Former Faculty on FIP
Moderator: Dr. G. Valsala, Principal, BNV College
of Education, Thiruvallom
Vote of thanks : Ms.Reeja Rasheed, Faculty

Saturday, 19 June 2010

Session 5 : Poster Presentation
9.00 am to 12.45 pm Forenoon session
9.00am to 9.30am

Exhibits introduction : Mr. P.K Sudheendran Nair, Librarian & Convenor
Extension Activities Committee Centenary Celebrations
Presentation of Posters displayed in the Main Block
Vote of thanks: Ms. Lavanya, Research Scholar, Govt. CTE,
hiruvananthapuram

Session 6 : Paper Presentation (Competition Session)

Venue : Seminar Hall (UGC Block)
9.30am to 11.00am
Welcome/ Introduction of Judges : Mr. C. Venugopal, Faculty and Convenor Audit
Committee, Centenary Celebrations
Judges : Confidential
Vote of thanks : Ms. Sini S.S., Faculty

11.00 am to 11.15 am Tea Break

Session 7 : Plenary: Venue : Seminar Hall (UGC Block)
11.15 am to 12.00 pm
Welcome &
Theme Introduction: Ms.V.K. Shoba, Faculty and Convenor, Hospitality
Committee, Centenary Celebrations
Theme : Learning Management Systems
Presenter: Dr. Senthilnathan, Faculty, Dept of Ed. Technology,
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

Vote of thanks : Ms. Sreejalekshmi , Research Scholar, Govt. CTE,
Thiruvananthapuram

Session 8 : Panel Discussion: Venue : Seminar Hall (UGC Block)
12.00 pm to 12.45 pm
Theme : Literacy Programmes & Inclusive Education
Introduction of speakers : Dr. Vijayakumariamma.,
Alumni of Govt. CTE, Thiruvananthapuram & Faculty
Govt. College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram
Moderator: Dr. C.P.Sreekantan Nair, President, CTE Kerala Chapter
Speakers :* Dr. V. Reghu, Faculty, Head & Dean, School of Youth
Studies, RGNYID. Tamilnadu
* Dr. Geetha Janet Vitus, Hon. Director, Centre Learning Disabilities
and Difficulties, Dept. of Education,
University of Kerala
Vote of thanks Ms. Indu, MEd. Student, Govt. CTE,Thiruvananthapuram

12.45 pm to 1.45 pm Lunch Break
1.45 pm to 5 pm Afternoon session

Session 9 : Plenary: Venue : Seminar Hall (UGC Block)

1.45 pm to 3.15 pm
Theme: Solutions through IT for teaching and learning
Welcome: Ms. Shiba T.C. , Faculty and Convenor Discipline Committee,
Centenary Celebrations
Presenters: IT@ school, Government of Kerala
Vote of thanks: Ms. Vijila, G.S, Vice Chairperson ,College Union

3.15pm to 3.30pm Tea Break

Session 10 : Valedictory session : Venue : Seminar Hall (UGC Block)

3.30 pm to 5.00 pm
Welcome : Dr. M.S. Geetha , Principal
Chief Guest Dr. A. Sukumaran Nair, Former Vice Chancellor,
Mahatma Gandhi University
Distribution of Prizes :
Presentation of Report: Mr. C.Praveen, Faculty & Convenor of Conference
Participant Feedback :
Felicitations: Mr. S. Mohandasan Pillai, Principal,
Govt. Model HSS,hiruvananthapuram
Vote of Thanks : Dr. Rajeswari K Faculty & Convenor of Conference

National Anthem

12. Papers Selected For Presentation

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All the abstracts submitted by E-mail and handed over to the office of the Principal, Govt. College of Teacher Education, Thiruvananthapuram, as stated in the Conference Brochure were peer reviewed, rated and judged on their relevance to the theme of the Conference.

The title of the paper and the name/s of the presenter/s whose abstract was selected for presentation is given below. Presentations will be permitted only on payment of Registration fee.

On behalf of the Centenary Committee of our college, I congratulate you all. We are looking forward to an interesting and enriching paper presentation session.

Kindly note that if the name/s title/s of papers submitted does not appear in the list below, it has been summarily rejected. No correspondence / E-mail in this regard will be attended to. Please note that even though the abstract submitted has been rejected, the author is eligible to attend the conference as a delegate, provided full fees is paid at the Registration counter on 18 June 2010.

With warm wishes and regards

C.Praveen
Convenor of Conference

Name of Author/ Title of Paper

Sub Theme: Institutional leadership and changing realities

Mr. Asokan. P/ Instructional leadership preparation for teacher educators through staff development programmes
Dr. Bindu T.V./ Leadership behaviour associated with role perception and time management of selected secondary school teacher educators
Ms. Binitha Das D.B. / Overt and latent aspects of ILP
Ms. Geethu G. Nair, Dr. Minikutty. A/ Study of leadership qualities of higher secondary students using constructivist learning environment as a reference
Dr.Rajagopalan K/ Institutional leadership and changing realities
Dr. Sindhya V / A study of the relationship between leadership behaviour of college principals and work motivation of teachers

Sub Theme: Restructuring institutional programmes to meet changing environment

Ms. Dayana R, Mr. Rinal P. Thomas, Ms. Vidhumol V.S, Jothi M.P.V/ Attitude of BEd and MEd students on the effectiveness of problem-based learning
Ms. Dhanya C.S/ Role of phonological awareness and home environment in predicting learners reading ability
Dr. Geetha Janet Vitus, Ms Aparna N/ Responsiveness of teachers in identifying the problems in today’s classrooms
Ms. Meenakshy Ramachandran/ The Pleasure of Writing
Ms. Rakhi Raj/ Adolescence Health Education: Role and Responsibility of Teacher Education
Ms. Resmi K.S/ Quality Assurance in Higher Education
Ms. Sheeba L /Effectiveness of individualized instruction over mass instruction
Dr. Vishnu M. Shinde/ Participative culture for institutional effectiveness

Sub Theme: Faculty development programmes for global needs

Dr. Ramdas V/ Developing training competence of teacher trainers: A teleconferencing experience
Mrs. Selvaambigai V.R./ Faculty development programmes- A resource for teachers
Ms. Suma K.O/ Quality teacher education in the knowledge era- Issues and directions

Sub Theme: Adapting curriculum to respond to the changing world

Ms. Asitha . R/ Effectiveness of mind mapping technique in teaching Statistics for high school students
Dr. Indira K/ Balancing students needs through experiential learning
Dr. Jacob P.J, Ms. Rajasree S/ Facilitating science learning through play based curriculum: Perspectives of student teachers
Ms. Krishna Priya, Dr.Chandrasekar K.S/ Integration of emotional intelligence in the teacher education curriculum
Mr. Nagaraju Mandly / Issues in methods of teaching English course offered by BEd colleges in A.P
Ms. Nisha Chandran / Teacher and Training “Adaptability”: Shifting Metaphors
Ms. Nisha Mary Jose, Mr. Rinal P Thomas/ Problem solving ability and scholastic achievement of secondary school students
Mr. Pramod D / Intuitive skills for prospective teachers: A study
Mr. Praveen. C / Coupling visual learning and visual culture: Paradigm for a changing world
Dr. Rajeswari / Introduction of internship for BEd course : Views of teacher educators
Ms. Raji G.R / Effectiveness of reciprocal teaching on student teachers: An inquiry
Ms. Reene Kuncheria / Vocational problems of student in the vocational higher secondary schools of Kerala
Ms. Remya Stanley J/ Adapting curriculum for the changing world
Mr. Saju Varghese, Dr. Pushpanandham Karanam/ Effectiveness of differentiated instruction based on ability grouping on the academic achievement in Mathematics
Ms. Seema Gopinath / Metacognitive strategies as an effective programme to meet changes in teacher education- Awareness of student teachers
Ms. Sheeba P / A Study on the instructional performance of student teachers based on their reflection
Ms. Sheeja C / Curriculum Change- In-depth view
Ms. Sini S.S / Techniques to develop emotional and spiritual intelligence among the students in the era of artificial intelligence
Ms. Smitha S / Preparation and validation of a skill placement test in Mathematics
Mr. Vishwa Prasad D / The knowledge base of the pre-service English methodology courses

Sub Theme: Solutions through IT for teaching and learning

Mr. Angadigavisiddappa R./ Integrating multimedia and multiple intelligences to ensure quality learning in secondary school Biology teaching
Ms. Ancy A. S/ Computer Assisted Instruction and Mathematics
Dr. Asha J.V/Trends and issues in teacher education: An alternative perspective
Ms. Bincy John / Extending information technology based teaching to equally benefit challenged students
Ms. Hemaletha Thilakom S/ Technology infused lessons in teacher education- Synectics model
Ms. Jayakrishna K / Effectiveness of web-log integrated instruction for enhancing creative writing in Hindi among higher secondary school students
Dr. Jibby George/ Integration of ICT in teaching and learning of Mathematics
Mr. Jomy Johnson / Correlates of use of computer
Dr. Joseph Kacharayil/ ICT as a resource in the teaching and learning
Ms. Jyoti S Pattanshetti/ Application of ICT in teacher education
Ms. Jyothi S patttanashetti , Mr. Kuldarni U.K/ Integration of computer simulation and universal design for learning in pre-service education
Ms. Liza K Mathew, Dr. Minikutty A/Geographic Information System(GIS) : A tool to support secondary level Geography education
Mr. Mahamood Shihab K.M, Thahira K.K/ A master plan for information age teacher education college
Dr. Mathew T.K/ The impact of information technology on teaching and learning
Dr. Mini P, Mr. Baburaj G / Web-based English Language Learning – A new challenge
Dr. Mohammed Saleem T/The need for introducing ICT enabled instruction and practices in the secondary pre-service teacher education programmes of Kerala
Mr. Saidalavi K P./ The uses of ICTs in Education
Ms. Resmi S / Virtual classroom - A solution for practice teaching
Dr. Theresa Susan A, Ms. Salini K.J/ Virtual molecular models : Scholastic enhancers for beginners in Organic Chemistry

Sub Theme: Inclusive education

Ms. Anne Mary Thomas, Dr. Sajna Jaleel/ Inclusive education: Enabling school to serve all children
Dr. Geetha Janet Vitus, Ms. Anu Mukund/ Perceptions of BEd. students regarding the relationship between learning disabilities and social skills
Dr. Dr. Geetha Janet Vitus, Ms Chithra K.S/ Resistance and acceptance: Teacher’s perceptions on inclusive education
Mr. Hareeesh M Pasupathy/ Curriculum adaptation for inclusive classrooms in the new millennium: Role of teachers
Mr. Jaya kumar. R /Integrated education for disabled children and its influence on developing social adjustment, self concept and academic achievement among disabled
Dr. Jayasree P.G/ Inclusive education : An approach ensuring quality education to all children
Dr. Krishnakumari. R/ Inclusive education – Challenges and issues
Dr. Malagi V.V/ Inclusive Education
Ms. Mumthas S/Need for incorporating inclusive education in teacher preparation programmes
Dr. Naraginti Amareswaran, Dr. Anuradha R.B/Inclusive education – a perspective
Mr. Sajith C Raj / Inclusive education
Ms. Sheebakrishnan, Dr. Celine Pereira/ Attitude of teachers towards the inclusion of children with special needs
Ms. Sobha S/ A study of the effectiveness of the individual learning package developed by ABHAYA
Dr. Thulasidharan T.V, Mr. Prakash Alex/ Attitude of parents and teachers of secondary level towards inclusive education
Ms. Vidhya R.R. / Educational equality through inclusive education

Sub Theme: Learning Management Systems
Mr.Anvar.K / Utilization of Learning Management Systems and the effective incorporation and implementation of learning techniques in teacher education curriculum
Ms.Divya C.Senan / Exploring Moodle’s Potential in Teacher Education

Sub Theme: Literacy Programmes

Ms. Saphia L / Literacy programmes in India – An overview
Mr. Sourabh Singh / The status of literacy in society

11. Delegate Registration Fee Payment Details

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The details of delegates whose names were registered for the Conference on submission of the Registration form and abstract of paper is given below.

Those who have failed to pay the full amount are directed to submit it

without fail at the Registration Counter on 18 June 2010

Please note that the names of those who are presenting both

single and joint papers will appear more than once

in the list given below:

Sl. No. Name/ Amount Paid/ Amount Due

1. Mr. Saju Varghese /Rs 350/ Nil
2. Dr. T.K Mathew / Rs.550/ Nil
3. Dr. Joseph Kacharayil / Rs.550/Nil
4. Mr. Vishnu M. Shinde / Rs.550/ Nil
5. Dr. Jayasree P.G / Rs.550/Nil
6. Ms. Chitra.K.S./ Rs 350/ Nil
7. Ms. Aparna .N / Rs 350/ Nil
8. Ms. Asitha R / Rs. 350/ Nil
9. Smt. Smitha .T /Rs. 350/ Nil
10. Ms. Resmi K.S / Rs. 350/ Nil
11. Mrs. Ancy A.S / Rs. 350/ Nil
12. Mr. Rinal P.Thomas / Rs. 350/ Nil
13. Ms. Nisha Mary Jose /Rs. 550/Nil
14. Mr. Prakash Alex / Rs. 350/ Rs. 200
15. Mr. Rinal P.Thomas / Rs. 350/ Nil
16. Ms. Dayana R/ Rs 350/ Nil
17. Ms Jyothi M.P.V/ Rs 350/ Nil
18. Ms. Vidhumol. V.S/ Rs 350/Nil
19. Ms. Sheeba. P/ Rs 550/ Nil
20. Ms. Anu Mukund/ Rs. 550/ Nil
21. Ms. Krishna Priya/ Rs 350/Nil
22. Dr. K.S.Chandrasekar / Rs 550/ Nil
23. Ms. Hemalatha Thilakom S. /Rs 350/Nil
24. Ms. Liza Mathew/ Rs 350/Nil
25. Mr. Pramod D/Rs 350/Nil
26. Ms. Raji.G.R./Rs.550/Nil
27. Ms. Rajasree.S/ Rs.350/Nil
28. Ms. Annie Mary Thomas/ Rs.350/ Nil
29. Dr. Sajna Jaleel/Rs.550/Nil
30. Ms. Sheeba Krishnan /Rs.350/Nil
31. Dr. Celine Pereira/ Rs.550/ Nil
32. Smt. Vidhya R.R. /Nil/ Rs. 600
33. Mr. K. Anvar/ Rs. 550/ Nil
34. Mr. Santhosh V/ Rs 350/Nil
35. Dr. Asha J.V/ Rs. 550/ Nil
36. Dr. Indira K/ Nil/ Rs 600
37. Dr. T.V.Bindu / Rs 550/ Nil
38. Ms. Sobha S. /Rs. 350/ Rs. 200
39. Mr. Shaji Unnikrishnan/ Rs. 550/ Nil
40. Ms. Jyothi S.Pattanashetti/ Rs. 350/ Nil
41. Mr. Uday Kumar. K. Kulkarni/Rs.550/ Nil
42. Ms. Jyothi S.Pattanashetti/ Rs. 350/ Nil
43. Ms. Suma K.O/ Rs. 550/ Nil
44. Ms. Rakhi Raj / Rs. 400/ Nil
45. Mrs. Selvaambigal /Rs 550/ Nil
46. Dr. V.Ramdas/ Nil/ Rs. 600
47. Ms. Salini K.J/ Rs. 350/ Nil
48. Dr. Annie Marie Merlene/ Rs 550/ Nil
49. Ms. Divya C. Senan / Rs. 550/ Nil
50. Dr. Geetha Janet/ Rs. 550/Nil
51. Dr. Krishnakumari/ Nil/ Rs.600
52. Ms. Meenakshy Ramachandran/Nil/ Rs.600
56. Ms. Dhanya C.S/Rs.350/Nil
63. Dr. K.Rajagopalan/Rs.550/Nil
82. Dr. Rita Zarina A./Rs.550/ Nil
83. Ms. Sheeba L/Rs.600/Nil
85. Ms. Nisha Chandran/ Nil/Rs.600

10. Attention Foreign Delegates

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Kindly note that we have already identified and invited

speakers for the Plenary sessions of the conference.

However, you are all welcome to attend the

conference as a DELEGATE

To register, please follow the instructions

given in this Blog

http://centenaryconference.blogspot.com/

To obtain a visa do quote the notification

in Conference Alerts

http://www.conferencealerts.com/seeconf.mv?q=ca163xx8

Regards

C.Praveen
Conference Convenor

9. A Chance to Publish!

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[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!

8. Sponsorship

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[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

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[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

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[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

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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

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[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

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[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.

2. Conference Intimation

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[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

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[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