10. National Colloquium

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A National Colloquium on Emerging Trends in 21^st Century Designing  of Educational Research was jointly organized by SPFERD, MTTC, CTE and AIRIO, Kerala Chapter on 08^th November 2013 at Mar Theophilus Training College, Nalanchira.

Programme

Welcome : Dr.Esther Gladiz (Principal, M.T.Training College)

Introductory Address : Dr. V. M.Sasikumar (Nat. Vice President, CTE, South Zone)

Presidential Address : Sri A. Prabhakaran (Chairman, SPFERD)

Keynote Address : Dr. A Sukumaran Nair (Former Vice-Chancellor, MG University)

Dr.K.Sivadasan  Pillai Commemoration Speeches :

Dr. A. Muraleedharan Thampi (Former Dir. and Dean of Ex. Kerala Agri. Univ.)

Prof. A. Abdul Vahab (Former Principal. Iqubal College, Peringamala, Tvpm)

Prof. (Dr.) P.M. Jaleel (Director, M.Ed. Faculty, MTTC, Tvpm-15)

Dr. C.P. Sreekantan Nair (Chairman, CTE, Kerala)

Dr. T. Sundaresan Nair,(Former Director, SRC, Kerala)

Dr. G. Suresh Kumar (Registrar, CDC, TVPM)

Dr.A.Teresa Susan (Head & Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Kerala)

Vote of Thanks : Mrs. Neena Thomas (Faculty, P.G. Dept. MTTC)

Colloquium on –Trends in 21^st Century Designing of Educational Research

Introduction: Dr.K.Y. Benedict (Coordinator, Research Wing, MTTC)

Theme Presentation: Dr.V. Reghu (Formerly Head and Controller, RGNIYD)

Discussion Initiators:Dr.Sobha  BC. (Principal, NVKSD College of Ed. Attoor)

Dr. C.Praveen (Faculty, Government  College of Tr. Edn., Thiruvananthapuram)

Vote of Thanks : Dr.Joju John (Faculty, MTTC)

Opinions shared  by different speakers on  Emerging Trends in 21^st Century Designing  of Educational Research:

*We need alternative, more effective research designs.

*We have often  followed enlightened  trends of research  in the US  and UK  without really understanding its exact nature.

*We lack professionalism in all fields of Education,  particularly in  research.

* We need to employ professionally validated methodologies.

* Translation  of research outcome into practice seldom happens  in Kerala.

*Research has to be an important  component of  professional development.

* Blind adoption of  practices, and slipshod implementation of  practices  sharpened through research should be avoided.

* The managerial approach to  education now popular in the West  is yet to find popularity in  Kerala.

* We require area specific, institution specific  research.

* Internationally  accepted Quality  should  find  reflection in the research one undertakes.

*The  guiding principle of a research design should be to provide  maximum amount of information relevant  at a minimum cost.

*The Participatory Research-Rapid Rural Appraisal popularized by Prof. Robert  Chambers  is  a model  to emulate.

*Unfortunately the focus now is on Quantitative Research. The time  has come for a shift ... to Qualitative Research.

* The  current  research interest in the West – Drawing  on  animal behaviour and cognition  and comparing it with human behaviour and cognition,  is yet to  draw  a wide interest  among  Indian researchers.

 Post prepared  by Dr.C.Praveen

9. First Newsletter Released

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The first Newsletter  of AIRIO, Kerala Chapter was released on 26 April 2013, during the Regional Workshop  on Scientific Research Skills for the 21^st Century held at Pulpally, Wayanad. The participants of the Workshop were the first recipients of the  4-page  multicolour  bi-annual Newsletter.

8.Report of Workshop

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A two-day  Regional Workshop on Scientific Research Skills for the 21^st 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 26^th & 27^th 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