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Government College of Teacher Education Thiruvananthapuram is
04712323964 .
Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram was established in year 1911 and has a remarkable history starting from the early years of 20th Century. This Mother Teacher Education Institution in Kerala, the second in the field of Teacher Education in Madras Province, next to Training College at Saidapet, was established in 1895 as a Normal School on the implementation of the recommendations of Hunter Commission Report of 1882 for improving the quality of education through improving Teacher Effectiveness.
The Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram originally affiliated to Madras University was later transferred to Travancore University in 1937, when it was constituted by the promulgamation of Maharaja of Travancore, Sri Chithira Thirunal Balaramavarma. Subsequently there was a change in the name of the degree from L T to B T (Bachelor of Training). Later, following the All India pattern, the nomenclature was changed to B. Ed (Bachelor of Education).
The Silver Jubilee of the Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram was celebrated in 1937 and a Souvenir was published in this connection. When the Kerala University Act, Act 14 of 1957 was brought into force, University of Travancore was renamed as University of Kerala. In 1956-57 the government sanctioned the M Ed Course in the Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram, which was later transformed to Department of Education under Kerala University.
Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram celebrated its Platinum Jubilee in 1986. In 1994, the college was upgraded to the status of College of Teacher Education as per G O (Rt) No. 1788/94/H Edn dt. 29-11-1994 and Government of India approved the action of the state government vide their letter No. F-49-9/93 TE Dated. 21-9-1994. This act was in continuation of the efforts of NPE 1986, and the Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram was entrusted with the dual responsibility of providing academic resource support to Secondary Education in the region, and acting as a Model College of Teacher Education. During the period 1994-2002, the college organized in-service courses for High School Teachers in the region. Staff Quarters, Hostels for men and women, a new block for class rooms were also constructed during 2000-01, as a part of the new scheme , helping the college to acquire the status of a Residential Campus.
Government of Kerala sanctioned the M Ed course during 1998-99 with an annual intake of 6 students, on a condition that the existing faculty and resources only will be utilized for the course without causing any financial commitment to the government. Since 1998-99 the M Ed course is being run smoothly. The Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram offers 10 optional subjects for B.Ed and the sanctioned strength is 200. Strength for M.Ed Course is 6. The total strength of teaching staff is 16 including the Principal. More than Seven members of the teaching faculty are Ph.D holders and are engaged in various research activities.
At present the Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram is having a sanctioned strength of 200 seats for B Ed in 10 optionals and 6 seats for M Ed. The college was elevated to the status of Research Centre in Education by University of Kerala in December 2006 as per Order No. AC. E/A2-39613/03 dated 11/01/2006. Five research scholars for Doctoral Research and one for Postdoctoral research have joined the institution. Nine more scholars have applied for Ph D registration in the centre.
The Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram is easily accessible as it is situated in the heart of the capital city very near (1 Km) the Railway Station and Central Bus Station. The Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram is situated in an educational complex, surrounded by Government Arts College, Government Model LPS, Department of Education University of Kerala, Kerala Institute for Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS), Government Model Boys High and Higher Secondary Schools. Admissions to various courses are made on the basis of Academic Merit and Performance in Entrance Examination. Rules, regulations and reservation policies are strictly followed in admissions. Current Academic year is regulated from November 2007 to October 2008.
The Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram maintains a good academic atmosphere with good results in the University Examinations. The college bagged the Second Rank in 2004-05 and First Rank during 2006-07 for B Ed. & First Rank in 2005-06 and Second and Third ranks during 2006-07 for M Ed. in the University Examinations. There were many Distinctions also. The Principal and Faculty Members extend their resource support to Extension as well as Consultancy services. The Principal and Faculty are members in many Governing and Academic Bodies of Universities in Kerala, SCERT, DIET, VHSE and Professional Organizations.
Elevating to the status of ‘Centre of Excellence in Education’ is the vision of the Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram. The institution has an infrastructure consisting of 37857 sq ft accommodation in an educational complex in a land area 6.87 acres. Separate and sufficient accommodation is provided for students, teachers, research scholars and administrative staff. Also the institution maintains well equipped laboratories and library. The academic faculty include Principal and fifteen Faculty Members in different subjects, of them three are Research Guides.
The Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram has undertaken a number of academic programmes during the past academic years for the benefit of student community, faculty and the society. They include Seminars, Workshops, Conferences, Publication, Social work, Community and Extension Activities. Academic Calendar for each year is prepared and approved by IQAC. Programmes are monitored, reviewed and corrective measures undertaken under the dynamic leadership of the Principal and the sincere cooperation of the Faculty Members. A Central Team constituted by NCTE visited the Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram during April 2006 as part of the Review of Implementation of Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Teacher Education in Kerala State made the following observations in their report.
The institution acquired the status of a Residential Campus including the College buildings, staff quarters, hostels for men and women, auditorium and play grounds. The main building of the Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram is a two storied one with Principal's room, administrative section, staff room, Geography classroom, general library, research room, two general halls, one Seminar hall, Audio-visual room, Computer room and three classrooms viz. M.Ed, English & Geography, on upstairs. The Physical Science department, Natural Science department, Natural Science Museum and two classrooms are functioning in the ground floor of this building. A concrete terraced building with five classrooms is situated behind the main building. This building was constructed utilizing the funds of the University Grants Commission during the year 1998.
A two storied building with four classrooms viz. Malayalam, Sanskrit, Hindi & Tamil. The Educational Technology lab, Psychology lab, Language lab, Seminar Hall, Ladies waiting room and toilets also function in this building. Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram Technology Lab is equipped with five computers, LCD Projector, Overhead Projectors, and a Multimedia System with Internet facilityand also has Language Lab consists of nine cabins with one headphone in each. An audio system with tape recorder, headphone and master microphone controls the functions in the lab. Nine trainees can be trained simultaneously in the language lab.
The Seminar Hall can accommodate 150-200 persons and is well furnished.The staff quarters comprises of four family quarters; one for the Principal, one for Office staff and two quarters for teaching staff. All of them are at present occupied Hostels for Men and Women.Separate hostels for men and women are available in the Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram Campus itself. The hostel for men can accommodate 15 inmates and that of women can hold 30 inmates.
A full-fledged library is functioning in this Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram. It extends its facilities to students and teachers and even to students and scholars of other Colleges. The Library consists of 26699 books on various titles. The Library subscribes almost 22 journals and magazines too. At present the Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram offers 10 optional subjects for B.Ed and the sanctioned strength is 200. Strength for M.Ed Course is 6. The total strength of teaching staff is 16 including the Principal. More than ten members of the teaching faculty are Ph.D holders and are engaged in various activities especially conducting seminars, conferences and workshops. They are voluntarily helping other governmental and non-governmental organizations as experts and resource persons.
Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram Alumni Association (GCTEAA) is a forum for teachers and former students of this College constituted with the intention of sustaining good relationship between them. It also aims at overall development of its members and the College. The Association aims at establishing and maintaining close contact and friendship with all those who leave this college after their studies. Old students are enrolled as members and are informed of the various activities, progress and achievements of the Government College of Teacher Education - GCTE Thiruvananthapuram.
Government College of Teacher Education Thiruvananthapuram Address
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