[Blog
of the Association of International Researchers of Indian Origin,
Kerala Chapter]
A two-day Regional Workshop on Scientific Research Skills for the 21st Century was organized by Association of International
Researchers of Indian Origin (ARIO) in collaboration with Council for Teacher
Education (CTE), Kerala State Centre and Pazhassi Raja College, Pulpally, Wyanad
at Vanamoolika Resort Convention Centre, Pulpally, Wayanad on 26th &
27th April, 2013
Day I (April 26, 2013)
The Workshop commenced with Registration at 9:00 am on April
26, 2013 at Pazhassi Raja College where the inaugural ceremony was held.
Official welcome was done by Dr. K. Y.
Benedict, Vice President of ARIO. Dr. C. P. Sreekantan Nair inaugurated the Workshop
in the absence of
Dr. M. Abdul Salam, Vice Chancellor, University of Calicut. Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas (International
President of AIRIO& Bishop of Bathery), Rev. Dr. VarkeyAttupurath
(President, AIRIO Kerala Chapter, Dr. Varughese K. John (Principal, Pazhassi
Raja College) and Rev. Chamakala gave felicitations. After the inaugural ceremony, the participants moved to Vanamoolika Resort Convention Centre at
Pulpally, a serene panorama close to the nature. All the facilities for the Workshop were arranged
there, including accommodation and food.
The first session started
with the Interactive Exposition: Research
Writing and Editing in21st Century Social Science Research: Issues, Techniques and Tips by Dr. V.
Reghu, Former Controller/Faculty Head, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur. The session was a really useful one in terms
of developing and writing a research paper as well as a thesis.
After a sumptuous lunch
with organically cultivated vegetables and fish curry, the session continued
with the Book Chapter Editing in Action -
Collaborative Group Work. The
session was a really a vigorous one as it included interaction of the
participants. The session ended with a
vote of thanks by
Dr. Geetha Janet Vitus (Vice President, Lady Representative, AIRIO).
Once tea and snacks were
provided, panel discussion on Emerging
Trends in Research Practices - Role of NGOs commenced and was chaired by Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas,
Rev.Dr. Varkey Attupurath and Dr.C.P Sreekandan Nair.
After supper, the
proposed campfire was cancelled owing to rain, instead, a cultural programme led by Dr. C. P. Sreekantan Nair was organized. It was an amusing experience and the participants (including family members
of a few participants) enthusiastically
participated in it. With this the first
day came to an end.
[The first day’s report was prepared by Ms.
Anu Mukund, a participant of the Workshop]
Day II (April 27, 2013)
It was a misty morning,
yet a few participants woke up quite early and
went on a short Nature Walk.
After Breakfast, the day’s
programme commenced with
presentation of Concept Papers by Dr. C. Praveen, Dr. Geetha Janet Vitus, Mr.
Pramod and Dr. K.Y.Benedict. The session was chaired by
Dr. C.P. Sreekantan Nair and both Dr.Giby
Geevarughese and Dr. Rajeswari served as moderators.
The presentation was followed by a technical session by Dr. Ashraf of
Pazhassi Raja College on Statistics in Educational Research. The session was extremely useful to participants as they could clarify
many oftheir doubts regarding the application of Statistics for analysis
of data.
The Valedictory session
followed and the Patron of AIRIO, Kerala Chapter, His Grace Most Rev.Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas
congratulated the organizers andparticipants. After distributing the Participation Certificates, the Patron,
gifted books on Community-based work organized in Bathery diocese and World Drama
to the participants. All those who spoke
during the Valedictory function, expressed their sense of satisfaction at
having attended a Workshop which refreshed both their mind and body.
After a Group Photo
session and lunch in the afternoon, the
participants went on a brief sightseeing
tour. They crossed the Kabini river which borders Karnataka State, by boat.
After a brief halt they all returned to Sultan
Battery for boarding the bus to return to their residence.
Posted
by Dr.C. Praveen
The first session started
with the Interactive Exposition: Research
Writing and Editing in21st Century Social Science Research: Issues, Techniques and Tips by Dr. V.
Reghu, Former Controller/Faculty Head, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur. The session was a really useful one in terms
of developing and writing a research paper as well as a thesis.
The presentation was followed by a technical session by Dr. Ashraf of
Pazhassi Raja College on Statistics in Educational Research. The session was extremely useful to participants as they could clarify
many oftheir doubts regarding the application of Statistics for analysis
of data. 
The Valedictory session
followed and the Patron of AIRIO, Kerala Chapter, His Grace Most Rev.Dr. Joseph Mar Thomas
congratulated the organizers andparticipants. After distributing the Participation Certificates, the Patron,
gifted books on Community-based work organized in Bathery diocese and World Drama
to the participants. All those who spoke
during the Valedictory function, expressed their sense of satisfaction at
having attended a Workshop which refreshed both their mind and body.
