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 World Environment Day 2025 at Our College: Planting Seeds of Change 🌍🌿 World Environment Day is more than just a date on the calendar—it's a call to action, a reminder that we all share the duty of protecting and preserving the Earth. This year, Baselios Marthoma Mathews II College of Teacher Education, Kottarakkara, came alive with green energy as the Departments of Physical Science and Natural Science spearheaded a vibrant celebration filled with learning and environmental action. The highlight of the day was a campus-wide sapling planting drive, where students and faculty joined hands to plant hope—one tree at a time. Each sapling symbolized our shared promise to nurture the Earth and instill environmental values in the teachers of tomorrow. As the saying goes, "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." Our initiative embodied this wisdom, transforming awareness into action and fostering a deeper connection with nature. With every...

  Insightful Beginnings: Day 1 of Model Criticism Model Criticism Day 1 was conducted on June 4, 2025. The Mathematics department held its criticism class from 10:00 to 10:40 AM, during which Akhila presented a lesson using the Concept Attainment Model (CAM). Following her presentation, a feedback session was held from 10:40 to 10:50 AM, where peer trainees and the supervising teacher provided constructive comments and suggestions to help enhance her teaching skills. I also completed an observation report, highlighting key strengths and areas for improvement in her performance. This session offered a valuable opportunity for student-teachers to demonstrate their teaching competencies and receive insightful feedback to support their professional growth. However, the remaining scheduled criticism classes were postponed due to a strike.

 A New Beginning: Welcoming Our New Principal at BMM II CTE 🌟 After a refreshing two-month break, classes at Baselios Marthoma Mathews II College of Teacher Education resumed on June 2nd. While internal exams were held in the final week of May, the first week of June marked the official restart of regular academic activities—and a significant leadership transition. On this special day, Dr. Riju John formally handed over his responsibilities to Prof. K.Y. Benedict, who assumed the role of principal and head of the institution. To mark the occasion, a prayer was led by Muhsina, setting a thoughtful and reverent tone for the proceedings. Ms. Sheeja, our college staff secretary, warmly welcomed the new principal, followed by an address from our newly appointed manager, Fr. Simon Lukose, who shared his words of encouragement and support. The highlight of the event was an inspiring speech by Prof. Benedict, in which he outlined his vision and aspirations for the college. His words reson...

FAREWELL 2025 💫 “AL-VIDA” – A Heartfelt Send-off to Our Cherished Seniors On the 7th of April, 2025, we came together not just to bid goodbye, but to celebrate a beautiful chapter that was coming to an end— “Al-Vida,” the farewell event for our dear seniors. As their enriching two-year B.Ed journey drew to a close, we, the juniors, gathered with immense respect and affection to honor their time, achievements, and presence. Though our interactions with them had been limited—owing to their packed schedules filled with examinations, internships, and teaching practice—our admiration only grew. Despite their commitments, they were always kind, approachable, and supportive. Their quiet leadership and dignity made a lasting impression on us all. To make the day special, our union worked with great dedication to create an unforgettable farewell. From gathering snapshots of their journey to adorning the venue with lights, decorations, and personal touches, every detail was planned with car...

  LEARNING THROUGH OBSERVATION: OUR CRITICISM DEMONSTRATION CLASSES📚(03 April 2025) A s part of our B.Ed curriculum, we entered a new phase in the second semester—criticism classes—transitioning from the activity-oriented lessons of the first semester to model-based teaching. These classes officially began on 3rd April 2025, during which seven of our classmates were assigned to present lessons based on various instructional models including me . To help us prepare, our seniors conducted demonstration classes. We had the opportunity to attend two insightful sessions—one based on the  Inquiry Training Model (ITM) and the other on the Constructivist Model.  These classes were led by Devika Murali and Lijin Babu, and though the allotted time was from 10:00 AM to 1:15 PM, the sessions concluded by 11:30 AM, as only two were scheduled.Both presenters meticulously followed the steps of their respective models, making the concepts easy to grasp. The sessions were not only engagi...

  COLLEGE DAY Annual College Day Celebration  The  Annual College Day  was joyfully celebrated on  March 28 , under the vibrant leadership of the college union,  ‘Nitara’ . The event commenced at  10:00 AM  in the  seminar hall , with the official inaugural session beginning at  10:30 AM .  The programme opened on a reverent note with a  prayer session led by Fr. Philip , setting a serene tone for the day. This was followed by a warm and enthusiastic  welcome address  delivered by the  college union chairman , who extended heartfelt greetings to all dignitaries, staff, and students. The  presidential address  was presented by  Principal  Riju , who reflected on the college's growth and achievements over the academic year. The formal inauguration of the celebration was conducted by  Fr. Jacob and Fr. Philip , marking the official commencement of the day’s events.  Next,   Ansu , ...