Friday, November 10, 2017

Conscientisation

You can take any social issue of your choice and conduct a conscientisation programme in your practice teaching school. The topic and the date of the programme has to be intimated in advance so that it will be convenient for me to attend the programme. Take prior permission from the Principal and Teachers concerned in the practicing schools. You are free to use any strategy - video lessons, role play, skit, PPTs etc. Attach evidence of all the materials and strategies used along with the report.

The report should have the following steps

  1. Introduction
  2. Need and Significance
  3. Objectives
  4. Report
  5. Reflection
  6. Conclusion
  7. Reference (including the URL of video if any used)
  8. Appendix (Copy of all the materials used for the programme)


Thursday, October 19, 2017

Examination Enrollment B.Ed. 2017-19


The enrollment for the B.Ed. Course 2017-19 is enabled in the Examination Portal of the University website. Click on the following link to enroll. The last date for enrollment is 25th October 2017.




You can also see the steps in enrolling by clicking on the help link given below






Thursday, October 5, 2017

Schedule of Unit Test

The schedule of the Unit Test is as follows
Semester I               - 10th October 2017
Semester III            - 13th October 2017

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Report of Value Education

Dear Students (Semester III)
Please submit the report of the Value Education programme that you conducted in the Teaching Practice Schools on or before 15th October 2017. A copy of the CD and all other supporting documents and resources should be attached along with the report.

Saturday, September 16, 2017

Assignment - Educators

Dear Students (Semester I)
Please submit the assignment on Educators in the Edmodo on or before 10th October 2017. Log into Edmodo using your student account for more details

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Multiple Choice Test I

The first online multiple choice test for the 2017-18 Batch is uploaded in the Edmodo. Please sign in with your edmodo username and take the test before 17th August 2017. The test is based on the topics of the first unit of Core Course I

Monday, August 21, 2017

Join Online Class

Dear Students
Please click on the link below to register in the B.Ed. 2017-19 group in the online learning portal in EDMODO.





Click on the Join group link in the home page and type in the password given to you.

You will be prompted to create a new account. 


Click on I am a student and create an account as a student 


Enter the required details and choose a user name and a password.


After registration go to the assignment link and attach the document either in word or in PDF format


Wednesday, August 9, 2017

SAMAGRA - E-resources of the Kerala Syllabus

You can download the e-resources - videos, e-text, etc from the site developed by the Department of General Education Kerala. Please go through the site download the resources and use it for your teaching practice. You can download the resources even without signing up. For signing up you need a PEN number which is allotted only to government employees.
Click on the link below to go to the web page

Saturday, July 8, 2017

Open session by the NCTE

Open session by the NCTE regarding QCI guidelines was organized in different states including Kerala.
Very important points to be noted are:-
1.      NAAC is now replaced by QCI for Ranking and Accreditation.
2.   Those institutions who have already got Accreditation from NAAC will also follow the process of assessment as prescribed by the QCI, however they will be exempted from paying process fee of Rs 1.5 lakh till expiry of the validity of NAAC accreditation.
3.  The QCI will categorize TEIs into four categories A,B,C and D(all TE institutions including DIET etc) LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION 15th of JULY 2017. 
4.      The faculty, physical facilities, student strength, pass percentage, percentage of pass in TET, placement and student progression will be the basis of evaluation.
5.      They expect 70% pass in TET and above 60% placement and progression
6.      Three types of teams will collect data, videos etc from colleges and assess the institutions
7.      Team of Experts will centrally verify the same.
8.      Affidavit of Management, Principal and Staff essential
9.      Thereafter Appraisal to be uploaded every year.
10.  More weightage is given to Staff and quality of their work.
11.  Colleges placed in category A will pay process fee Rs.1.5 lakhs after a slab 5 years. Cat B after every 2 years. Cat C every year and Cat D colleges to be closed. 
12.  All are requested to refer guidelines given in TeachR (37 pages booklet) and start working urgently to safeguard the interest of our TEIs.
We should be very alert in taking updates and help each other by sharing recent information as the dates are already finalized by the NCTE for Registration.

Thursday, July 6, 2017

NCTE Open House on "National Consultation on NCTE's Reform Plan"

The NCTE is organising an Open House Session on "National Consultation on NCTE's Reform Plan" for Teacher Education Institutes.
Chairperson, Member Secretary and other Senior Officials of NCTE will be holding the Open House Session on 7th July, 2017 at Seminar Complex, Cochin University of Science and Technology from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Government officials, members of the Management Committees (private and government), principals, faculty and students of TEIs are invited to attend.
The details of registration is available in the NCTE website 
                                                                                                                                                                                    
The NCTE is also planning a ranking and accreditation system for all the Teacher Education Institutions the frame work is available i the following link
A ranking and accreditation framework for TEIs

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Dates of B.Ed. Admission Rescheduled

The admission to the B.Ed course 2017-19 (Two Year Programme) has been rescheduled. The details are available in the college website (www.mounttaborcollege.edu.in)
The application forms are available in  the college office. The Application form and Prospectus can also be downloaded from the  link 

The application along with relevant documents should 
be submitted in the college on or before                             :       03.07.2017
Date of Publication of Rank List                                           :      10.07.2017
Date of Admission                                                                :     15.07.2017
Date of commencement of Class                                         :      27.07.2017

Monday, May 22, 2017

B.Ed. Admission 2017-19 - Mount Tabor Training College, Pathanapuram

The admission to the B.Ed course 2017-19 (Two Year Programme) of Mount Tabor Training College (Aided) commences on 20.05.2017. The details are available in the college website (www.mounttaborcollege.edu.in)
The application forms are available in  the college office. The Application form and Prospectus can also be downloaded from the  link 

The application along with relevant documents should 
be submitted in the college on or before                             :       06.06.2017
Date of Publication of Rank List                                           :      15.06.2017
Date of Admission                                                                :      22.06.2017
Date of commencement of Class                                         :      03.07.2017

B.Ed. 2017-18 Admission

The admission to the B.Ed course 2017-19 (Two Year Programme) of the colleges under the Kerala University commences on 20.05.2017. The application forms are available in  the concerned college office.  The application should be submitted in the college on or before 06.06.2017.
Date of Publication of Rank List          :      15.06.2017
Date of Admission                               :      22.06.2017
Date of commencement of Class        :      03.07.2017

B.Ed Admission Notification 2017-19

Thursday, May 4, 2017

B.Ed. Degree Fourth Semester Online Examination (Optional Paper)

The B.Ed. Degree Fourth Semester Online Examination Optional Paper is fixed on the 4th May 2017.
All the students are requested to report for the examination atleast half an hour before the allotted time of the examination. All the students are requested to bring their hall ticket (admission ticket).

Saturday, April 29, 2017

B.Ed. Degree (Semester III) Valuation commences on 29th April 2017

The Third semester B.Ed. Degree Valuation commences on the 29th April 2017 in three valuation camps; Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Pandalam.


The examiners undertaking valuation duty are requested to please read the instructions (link given below) given by the Controller of Examinations, University of Kerala.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

B.Ed. Degree Semester IV Online Examination on 4th May 2017

The University of Kerala has given the press release that the B.Ed. Degree  Semester IV Online Examination (Optional Paper)is fixed on the 4th May 2017. Click on the press release below to view.

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

B.Ed. Degree Fourth Semester Online Examination Postponed

The Kerala University has given a press release on the postponement of the Optional Online Examination form 20th to the 26th April 2017





B.Ed. Degree Fourth Semester Online Examination

The B.Ed. Degree Fourth Semester Online Examination is fixed on the 18th and 20th April 2017. General Paper on the 18th and Optional Paper on the 20th April 2017.
All the students are requested to report for the examination atleast half an hour before the examination. All the students are requested to bring their hall ticket (admission ticket).

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Second Semester B.Ed. Degree Examination Time Table, University of Kerala

The time table for the Second Semester B.Ed. Degree Examination Time Table, University of Kerala is available in the following link


Sunday, March 26, 2017

FOURTH SEMESTER B.Ed DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2017 ( ONLINE EXAMINATION)

Please click on the following link to download the time table for the Kerala University B.Ed. Degree (Fourth Semester) Online Examination


Friday, March 17, 2017

Online Multiple Choice Examination Mock Test Link

The mock test published by the University of Kerala is available in the following link
Read the instructions carefully and practice the test as many times as possible


(Published by the UNIVERSITY OF KERALA)

Saturday, February 25, 2017

Format of the Report of Minor Project/Case Study/Action Research

Format of the Report
Ø Introduction
Ø Significance of the Study, Objectives of the study, Hypotheses , Related Studies
Ø Method of Study , Sample selection, Tools used in the study, Data collection, Measures adopted for calculation
Ø Analysis of the data, findings of the study, implications.

          Evaluation of the Report
·      The problem and Title. ( 5 marks)
·      Statement of Objectives and Hypotheses/research questions (10 marks)
·      Sample and Tools for the study including data collection (10 marks)
·      Analysis of data-procedures adopted and clarity (10 marks)
·      Findings of the study(5 marks)
·      Viva-voce (10 marks)- (external assessment only).

         Viva-voce : 10 marks ( viva – voce criteria )
·      Thoroughness of the study
·      Novelty/originality of the study
·      Initiative of the researcher
·      Presentation of the study
·      Capacity to Substantiate / (2 marks each)

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Be positive

Be wise enough to walk away from the nonsense around you.  Focus on the positives, and soon the negatives will be harder to see.

It's just my opinion anyone can correct me if I am wrong


        Today, I guess, the whole world is a bit confused but I am more confused on the adage that teacher is a friend. Is it that I am confusing ‘friend’ with ‘friendly’ or is it that the whole world is less confused on the fact that professional ethics of teachers are diminishing?!
            I remember a time when I was a student we used to strive hard to get into the good books of the teachers by putting in a bit of extra effort to fare good in studies, being obedient etc…, but now, is it the reverse that is happening?!.... Are the present teachers striving hard to get into the good books of the students by stooping down to any level? I am seriously confused!!?
            I guess (just my opinion. Anyone can refute it) we can grow closer to students but in every interaction, we must remain teacher and student, mentor and mentee, not a friend especially the buddy type, and this is wise.
            We have to look for balance between what to cultivate and what to limit in teacher-student relations. There are and should be boundaries, for the benefit of teacher and the taught.
            Teachers should not vent about office politics and personal affairs to students. They are topics that are inappropriate for teachers to share with students, and such sharing can undermine learning relationships in the classroom, even if the teacher is already very familiar with the student and his family. A teacher disclosing personal information with a student can be helpful when it is to help that student understand something, but never when it is for the purpose of adults filling their own needs, such as when seeking friendship or approval.
            Another façade among teachers is that they go any extent in an effort to ingratiate (?!!) themselves with students. However, many a times this has the opposite effect. From my 20 years of experience in the field of education at the receiving end (hi!!!!) and 13 years at the giving end, I realized that students prefer teachers to be adults, not overgrown versions of themselves. Students gravitate toward teachers who inspire them to become something more than they are today, not extensions of their current condition.
            Sure, many teachers clown around from time to time, but the better teachers remain clearly adults, facilitating learning, offering insight, and representing larger society. This clowning many times is attributed to a cover up of their incompetency and inferiority. There will be a time (much later) when students realize this and all the masks that were worn and the undue effort to please the students would all go in vain. We don’t have to go down to the students as is conceived by few ‘confused teachers, I think we should always stay a bit above the students, both intellectually and emotionally (that is why we have a two feet high platform in class hi!!) so that the students would reach better heights in an effort to reach you.
            We as teachers should recognize clear boundaries rightfully established in successful teaching-learning relationships. We can be friendly, not a buddy to our dear students who need to be brought up rather than let down.