College of Teacher Education Nedumkandam (CTE)
Idukki, the land which bears within its heart, the signature of God. The land our ancestors created by taming the mighty Sahya Hills with sheer determination of willpower. The land were different culture exist side-by-side. Nedumkandam reigns, here in the midst of all the greenery, grace and beauty of the Highranges-as the beloved daughter of Idukki. Currently the college is in 26th year of establishment and 24 batches have passed out from our college.
By applying theoretical and practical knowledge, teachers can foster positive attitudes, skills, and healthy behaviors essential for both current and future living. This requires an aptitude for comprehending psychological, sociological, and philosophical principles to support productive cognition. A strong focus on communicative English is vital to empower student teachers to engage effectively across diverse settings. Equally important is the development of evidence-based assessment strategies
Nedumkandam's history begins over decades. The sighting of menhirs and other ancient reminiscences prove the history of Nedumkandam even before the establishment of first settlement. Along with history of the town, CPAS CTE has a Legacy of 32 years to tell about. The geographical beauty of Nedumkandam is as astonishing as, the town lies in between the Periyar Tiger Reserve Tekkady and the hill station of Munnar.
And this shows the beautiful citing of the college campus. Even CPAS CTE is one among the B.Ed colleges with wide area of college campus in India. Within the development of these 32 years, the college tries to maintain the natural heritage of the campus and we do have created a mini forest region utilizing the wide area of the campus, and that's a golden feather.
The growth of every society begins with its educational institutions. Our story began with a proposal for a Study Centre under MG University. This proposal was approved overtime and gradually with immense public support, our college came into existence. Never one can forget the contributions of Sri Pattam Thanupillai, then Chief Minister of Kerala who worked towards the development of Nedumkandam.
Overtime the governance of our college was shifted from MG University to CPAS in 2017. The college is still continuing its journey in order to soar the heights, both in academics and non academic activities.
Enable the 21st Century prospective teachers with ethics, skills and ideals. Equip them to be of high morale by developing professional competency, sensitiveness, adaptability and social commitment to meet the challenges. Aid them become the transmitters, inspirers and promoters of learner’s ceaseless pursuit for knowledge. The institution had seven optional subjects at the time of initiation. Later on Commerce was added during 2002-2003.
The mission of two year B Ed programme is to enable the student teacher to uphold the value system based on the cultural, social, political and moral bases of Indian society. Identify and solve the prevalent major social and environmental issues challenges and equip the classroom learner to face those challenges. To develop teacher competence, sensitivity and teacher motivation. get ready for professional preparation.
Centre for Professional and Advanced Studies
Gandhinagar, Kottayam
College of Teacher Education Nedumkandam (CTE)
The BEd course at MG University focuses on training future educators in teaching effectively with modern pedagogical methods.
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