Honourable Chief Guest, Municipal Chairman Sri. K.P. Raveendran, famous
Dramatist Sri. Manoj Kana, Chairperson, Smt. Jisha Rajan, my colleagues and my students.

I have great pleasure to present the Annual Report of the Govt. College of Teacher Education, Thalassery, for the year 2005-06.

The Govt. Training College was started in1957 and was upgraded as Govt. College of Teacher Education in 1994 to provide pre-service and in-service training programme. The motto of our college is to prepare the teacher to provide High Quality Education to ‘haves’ and ‘have-nots’ irrespective of Caste, Creed and Colour.

Highlights of the year:

This year, the students were selected on the basis of the list prepared by, L.B.S.Centre for Science & Technology as per the directions of Directorate of Collegiate Education Thiruvananthapuram. The sanctioned strength for B.Ed. course is 120 of which 26 were boys and 94 girls. The admission started on 18th July and the classes commenced on 22nd July.

We started the course with Principal, 9 faculty members and 3 Guest Lecturers and the office staff. Smt. Joly. S., a permanent Lecturer in Malayalam joined us on 26.10.2005.

The Theory classes went on full fledged and a first terminal examination was conducted. We completed our discussion, demonstration and criticism classes at the appropriate time. The main event of our curriculum, the teaching practice began on 26th October . The students were sent to 18 neighboring schools. I take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to all the Headmasters and teachers of the schools concerned for their sincere co-operation. Sri. C. Venugopal, Lecturer in Mathematics was in charge of teaching practice

Co-curricular Activities:

One day workshop related to the preparation of teaching aids was conducted on 7th September. Campus Research Centre organized a Workshop on “Emerging Trends in Teacher Education curriculum and its effective transaction”. 42 faculty members from various Teacher Education Colleges under Kannur University participated in this workshop. Sri. Venugopal, Lecturer in Mathematics was the convener of the workshop. Sri. Rajagopalan, Lecturer in Educational Psychology of this college was the Chief Moderator of the programme. It was a successful venture.

Formation of Clubs:

In order to improve quality of Education, each options formed corresponding Clubs. All clubs worked actively. The clubs conducted various programmes in the campus and as well as in the practicing schools.

“Physica” the Physical Science Club conducted an interschool Quiz Competition. Dr. Rajeswari was in charge of that programme. As a part of our SUPW activity, our teachers and students visited 4 Social institutions. The programme was organised by Smt. Mary Xavier, Lecturer in Educational Psychology. Our students showed their love and concern for the poor.

A study tour was organised by Sri. Ranjit. K., Lecturer in Physical Education on 28th February. The Principal as well as other members of the Faculty and Office Staff accompanied the students. The team visited places of historical importance and also “KANAVU” an experimental life centered, learning centre. The tour was informative as well as interesting.

A Certificate Course on Interior Decoration was conducted by Dr. Rajeswasri., Lecturer in Physical Science, for our B.Ed. students. Campus Research Centre is functioning in this institution with a mission “Perfection through innovations”. Various activities were carried out by Campus Research Centre for the benefit of the students and teachers. Dr. Baiju K. Nath, Lecturer in Natural Science is the Co-ordinator of CRC.

A special attention programme for students was organised in this institution by Smt. Mary Xavier, Lecturer in Educational Psychology to understand our students in a better way to provide need support to them. As an extension programme, a One day Exhibition was conducted in the college for the benefit of the students in the near by schools.

Celebrations:

We celebrated Independence Day, Onam, X’mas, Anti Raging Day, Teachers Day and Republic Day. Sri. C.K. Babu, Lecturer in Social Science was in charge of these celebrations. To reveal the talents of our students, we conducted talents day with proud and immense pleasure. I am saying that each and every student of our college whole heartedly participated. Dr. Abdul Kader Parambat was the Co-ordinator.

The office bearers of the College Union were elected unanimously. Union was inaugurated by Advocate Sathi Devi, M.P. of Vadakara, and the Fine Arts Association by Mr. Sivakrishnan Master, famous Artist and National Teachers Award winner. Mr. Prabhakaran Pazhassi was the Chief orator.

Achievements

I am proud of my talented students who took part in various competitions and secured prizes. Our students participated in a University level Yoga Competition held at Sports Authority of India (SAI). Two of our students Rasheed, of Arabic option and Vidya M. Gangadharan, of English option participated in a District level Essay competition held by Sathya Sai Seva Committee and won cash prizes. The teachers’ organization, K.S.T.A., conducted an Essay writing competition for teachers and students and our student Sudheer Kumar of Social Science optional won the Adyapakalokam award for the year 2005-06.

An Inter Collegiate Elocution competition was conducted at P.K.M. College of Education, Madampam and our students Rasheed of Arabic optional and Sithara, English optional secured 2nd and 3rd places respectively and won Cash Prizes. Sudheer Kumar Social Science optional and Sureshkumar, Mathematics optional participated in an Inter Collegiate Quiz competition organised by Desabhimani and secured Second Place with Gold Medal. Geetha of Physical Science was selected as Sahithya Prathibha of Kannur University Fine Arts Festival. Congradulation to winners.

The health club of the college was formally inaugurated by Dr. U.V. Kumaran, former Principal of Govt. College of Teacher Education, Thalassery, on 22.9.2005. The Club conducted a ‘Yoga’ demonstration cum lecture classes. The programme was greatly appreciated. Another activity of the club was the awareness programme on “Eye diseases” Dr. Roshni Pavanan of Govt. Hospital, Thalassery, took class on this occasion. Miss. Vidya.K., Social Science option got selection in the “Women Hand Ball” team of Kannur University. The Annual Sports meet of this college was held on 4.3.2006. The function was inaugurated by Sri.T. Balachandran, Volleyball Coach, Sports Authority of India, Thalassery. Dr. K. Chandrika, Principal, hoisted the Flag. Sudarsan Kumar of Mathematics optional , and Nayanakumari, of Physical Science were the Individual Champions for men and women .

Accommodation and Amenities:-

We have a Hostel of Men’s with 15 inmates. Hostel Warden is one of our faculty members , Mr. C.K. Babu, Lecturer in Social Science is the Hostel Warden. The Ladies Hostel is under construction.

Our office is working very effectively under supervision of Senior Superintendent, Mr. K. Rajan.

This year, the staff Council decided to select Best out going student of each optional. From this eight students a topper will be selected who will be honoured as the best student of Govt. College of Teacher Education, Thalassery, for the year 2005-06. Sudheer Kumar.T. is selected as the best student of this year. Congratulation to all.

Examination Results:-

Our students had remarkable achievements in the B.Ed. Examination held in May 2005. Out of 120 students appeared for the examination ,102 passed in First class and others with Second class.

Parent Teacher Association:-

The P.T.A. of this institution has played a commendable role during this academic year. In fact, it was the central axis in moving the machine of Govt. College of Teacher Education, in the right direction. I use this opportunity to express my performed gratitude to all the members of Parent Teacher Association for their co-operation.

Renovation of Alumni Association was held in our college on 22.02.2006. The function was presided over by Sri. M.P. Balakrishnan, Retired Principal, DIET. We selected Dr. U.V.Kumaran, Retired Principal, Govt. College of Teacher Education, Thalassery, as President, Sri.Hentry Antony, Teacher St. Joseph Higher Secondary School, Thalassery, as Secretary and Dr. Purushothaman, Lecturer, Sir Sayed College, Thaliparamba, as Treasurer.

I also take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to the members of teaching and non-teaching staff and the trainees for their whole hearted co-operation in the smooth functioning of this prestigious institution.

PRINCIPAL
DR. K. CHANDRIKA