Oath taking ceremony

06.01.2016

The First Assembly of 2016 was conducted by M.Ed. students followed by oath taking by the newly elected members of the college union.

Union Members Election

04.01.2016

Today marked the beginning of the 2^nd Semester for 2015-17 batch of students. the new Colleg Union was elected for the smooth functioning of the activities of the college.

College Union 2015-16

Chairman                                           -           Rakesh Sharma R.

Vice Chairman                                   -           Saranya V. S.

General Secretary                             -           Raveendra Rajan C. R.

Arts Club Secretary                           -           Shihas S.

University Union Counselor             -           Amritha Lekshmi

Magazine Editor                                -           Bimal Dev D. K.

Lady Representative                         -           Sumi S. S.

                                                                        Anju V. S.

Sports Club                                        -           Riju R. R.

                                                                        Vinija N.

Magazine Sub Editors                       -           Chithra J. P

                                                                        Arathy S.

                                                                        Athira V. P.

                                                                        Jessy Antony

                                                                        Karthi Krishna P.

Visit to the Hon. Governor’s Residence

08.12.2015

           The Principal Dr. K. Y. Benedict and Bursar Rev. Fr. Thomas Kayyalakkal met Hon. Governor of Kerala Justice P. Sathashivam, the Chancellor of University of Kerala on 8^th December 2015 to seek his intervention and support on Developmental Activities of the College in connection with the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of the College. Sri. Rajan, ADC to Hon. Governor supported the event. Mr. Shajimon, Member of the Office faculty accompanied the team.

 

TWO DAY SEMINAR ON APPLYING STATISTICS IN EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

UGC Minor Research Project- Dr. Maya. S

                                                                                                                                                                SIGNIFICANCE  OF  PEACE EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULUM  FOR
PEACE EDUCATION

FINAL REPORT OF)

MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT

(MRP (H)-0505/12-13/ KLKE 038/UGC-SWRO)

Sponsored by

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION

BAHADUR SHA ZAFAR MARG

NEW DELHI-110 002

By

DR.MAYA.S, M.Sc., M.Ed.,Ph.D

MAR THEOPHILUS TRAINING COLLEGE

NALANCHIRA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION

BAHADUR SHA ZAFAR MARG

NEW DELHI-110 002

FINAL REPORT OF THE WORK DONE ON THE MINOR RESEARCH PROJECT

1.      Project report              :Final

2.      UGC reference No.     : MRP(H)-0505/12-13/ KLKE 038/UGC-SWRO

3.      Period of report                       : from   23/9/2013  to 15/9/2015

4.      Title of the project                  : Significance of peace education and

Development of curriculum for peace

Education

5.      a. Name of the investigator: DR. Maya.S

b. Department                 : Education

c. College where work   : Mar Theophilus training college

      has progressed

6.      Effective date of starting of the project: 23/09/ 2013

7.      Date of starting of the project: 15/09/ 2015

  REPORT OF THE WORK DONE

®  Brief objective of the project

o        To analyse the psycho social factors that may lead to intolerances and terrorism

o        To analyse the role of education in curbing terrorism

o        To analyse the significance of peace education

o        To identify components of peace education

o        To Prepare a curriculum for peace education

®  Work done so far and results achieved

The study tried to find out the causes behind the intolerances in society. The study highlights the significance of peace education in the contemporary society. The investigator analysed and identified the components of peace education and prepared a curriculum for secondary school levels.

®  Has the progress been according to original plan of work and towards achieving the objective?: Yes

®  Whether objectives were achieved( give details)

The study tried to find out the psychosocial factors behind intolerances in society. The study highlights the significance of peace education in the contemporary society. The investigator analysed, identified the components of peace education, and prepared a curriculum for secondary school students. The study concluded to highlight the role of teachers in promoting attitude of non violence and peace.

®  Summary of the findings

Peace education can help to understand the nature and origins of violence and its effects on both victim and perpetrator and equip people with conflict resolution skills. Peace education can help to avoid physical violence, structural violence political violence and cultural violence Peace education may create a more peaceful where all of us become agents for change by creating proper values and attitudes. In the emerging social scenario, the topic is relevant.

The methodology adopted was survey method and qualitative analysis. To find out the causes of terrorism a questionnaire on Peace Education prepared by the investigator was administered. Interview was used for analyzing the suggestions from experts and teachers regarding the significance of peace education in the emerging social scenario.  Qualitative method to be used to identifies the topics and programs of peace education of secondary school curriculum (all subjects) for preparing a curriculum package on Peace Education. Discussions and reflections of experts, teachers  and B Ed and  M.Ed students  were used to prepare curriculum for peace education.

Analysis of responses from teacher educators and School teachers and  revealed that , Radical ideology, Separatism, hatred and  Intolerance, involving in antinational activities, Fear and Insecurity among people , Poverty ,Injustice, Inappropriate economic planning, ,Marginalization, Over materialistic life style of society, Personality factors, Violence in educational institutions, Political violence, Corruption, Lack of justice, Human rights violations, etc can be the reasons behind such intolerances. It is evident that spiritual intelligence leads to stay calm and maintain loving behaviour even under great pressure and is not essentially religious .

Analysis of responses from teacher educators and student teachers revealed that, Governments, politicians, teachers, parents, and all citizens should advocate and build school and college environments free from violence, Eliminate racial, ethnic and cultural discrimination , radical ideologies and intolerances through education, Citizenship training ,support and action in terms of active citizens is the powerful component to prevent terrorism, Organise programmes to inculcate democratic attitude in schools, Education and programmes to develop intercultural respect and harmony , Life skills training to   resolve existing intercultural conflicts non-violently, Encourage programs, projects and research works which develop an attitude against terrorism, Indigenous people’s movements worldwide will help  for maintaining peace,  Women’s rights and women empowerment programme  which in turn improve the quality of society, Association  between educational institutions  and agencies like police, justice, legal and social services to maintain a better institutional climate,, Peace education programme to be a part of school and  college curriculum , Media, other cultural and social agencies  to campaign against any kind of extremist  or terrorist ideology or act ,Web discussions and social networking sites  to conscientise people , Education should inculcate environmental ethics and concept of sustainable development ,Anticorruption education to a part of education to  conscientise younger generation,  etc were the suggestions opinions and programmes that may be helpful to improve peaceful coexistence.

      The investigator prepared a model curriculum for peace education, for secondary school students Validated by experts.

®  Contribution to the society

Peace is a comprehensive concept and is an interdisciplinary field of study. Dimensions of peace education can be from individual level to global level. Effective education can develop future citizens having an integrated personality, to create peaceful society; citizens should have positive thinking, empathetic attitude, critical thinking etc. Peace education can help to understand the nature and origins of violence and its effects on both victim and perpetrator and equip people with conflict resolution skills. Peace education can help to avoid physical violence, structural violence political violence and cultural violence Peace education may create a more peaceful where all of us become agents for change by creating proper values and attitudes. In the emerging social scenario, peace education is relevant. The study highlights the role of teachers in promoting positive attitudes, and to contribute a better future for the future citizens. Teachers have to integrate peace education principles into their teaching, perhaps by being a role model of nonviolence for the students, by treating all students equally and fairly, with compassion, or by promoting democracy in your classroom

®  Whether any PhD enrolled/produced out of the project:   No

®  Number of publications out of the project :

·         Published an article in the journal titled “Analysis of the Psycho social factors leading to intolerances and terrorism” (Peer Reviewed Research Jounal- Teacher, Learner and Society, vol 12, No.1, June 2015, ISSN)

·         Published an article in the journal,  titled “Peace Education and Indian Culture.”( Gurujyothi research and reflections 2015 July, Vol10.No.1, ISSN)

Dr. Maya.S                          Dr.K.Y.Benedict

   Principal investigator                             Principal

Commission Visit

16.11.2015

As part of the B.Ed. Course, External Viva is being conducted for the B.Ed. second semester students.  The visit by external evaluators started on 16^th November and will continue till the 18^th November 2015. The phases of the Viva include General Viva, Physical Education viva, & Class Observation for all the students. A few from each optional will have an additional viva with the Coordination Chairman.

M.Ed. Second Semester Exam

The University Exam for Second Semester M.Ed. 2015 Batch was held on 11^th and 13^th November, 2015. The papers were CS3: Philosophical and Sociological Foundations of Education and Optional subject Education.