Release of Manuscript Magazine and Anthology of Haiku

 A literary event featuring the launch of a Manuscript Magazine –‘Ebb and Flow’ and An Anthology of Haiku –‘The Colours of Life’ organized by the Department of English was held on February 18, 2025. The program began at 9:30 AM, and was attended by B.Ed. and M.Ed. students and faculty members. Following the prayer and Acharyanusmaranam, Dr. Mridula K., delivered the welcome address, after which Prof. (Dr) Smitha R., Principal-in-Charge, released the magazine, launched the anthology of Haiku and delivered the keynote address. Akshara K. And Aneeshma presented editorial notes for the magazine and haiku anthology respectively. Dr. Lekshmi V., Staff Secretary, and Devika E. S., a second-year B.Ed. English student, offered felicitations, while Aiswarya Vasudevan provided a musical interlude. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Navya M., editor of the haiku anthology.

Report on Multimedia Presentation and Shared Practice of Teaching

 

A session on the topic “Blueprint” was conducted on 17th February 2025 by Dr. K. S. Sajan, Dr. Aswathy, and Mrs. Anjali as part of an interactive and practice-based teaching approach. The session aimed to enhance students’ understanding of the construction of question papers using a well-structured blueprint, aligned with Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Session Highlights

The session began with an engaging multimedia presentation, where the resource persons provided a detailed explanation of the importance, components, and development process of a blueprint in educational assessment. The presentation incorporated visual aids, animations, and real-life examples to make the content more accessible and interactive for the students.

Dr. K. S. Sajan provided insights into the principles of assessment and the role of blueprints in ensuring fair and comprehensive evaluation. Dr. Aswathy elaborated on the various cognitive levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy and how they can be effectively integrated into question construction. Mrs. Anjali demonstrated practical techniques for creating a well-balanced blueprint that aligns with learning objectives.

Student Activities and Participation

One of the key highlights of the session was active student participation. Students were divided into groups and assigned a hands-on task where they:

Designed multi-level questions based on Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy (Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze, Evaluate, and Create).

Constructed blueprints for different subjects, ensuring a balanced distribution of questions across various cognitive levels.

Presented their blueprints to the class and received feedback from the facilitators.

The activity fostered collaborative learning, critical thinking, and application of theoretical concepts in real-world assessment practices.

Conclusion

The session was highly informative and interactive, equipping students with practical skills in blueprint construction. The use of multimedia enhanced their understanding, while the shared teaching practice encouraged collaborative learning. Students expressed their appreciation for the session, highlighting the clarity, relevance, and effectiveness of the teaching methods used.

Overall, the workshop successfully achieved its objectives by providing students with a comprehensive understanding of blueprints and their role in educational assessment.

CTEF Award for Innovative Researcher in Education

Prof. K.R. Sivadasan Memorial Award for Innovative Researcher in Education 2024 by CTEF, Kerala is awarded to Dr Lekshmi V Assistant Professor NSS Training College Ottapalam 

 AISHE 2023-24

Participated in All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24 and successfully uploaded Web DCF of the institution in the AISHE portal.

                                                  Legal Awareness Program 

The Women Development Cell 2024-25 ‘Gargi’ organized a legal awareness program, "Know Your Rights," on 12/02/2025 at 10 AM in the General Hall. The aim of the programme was to educate women on their legal rights. The event featured Adv. Sreelakshmi V Warrier as the chief guest and resource person, who delivered an insightful session on legal protections for women, including laws on domestic violence, workplace harassment, dowry prohibition, property rights, and cyber safety. The program began with a welcome speech by Dr. Aswathy K S, Faculty Coordinator of college women development cell, followed by a felicitation by Prof. Dr. Smitha R, Principal In-Charge. The awareness session led by Adv. Sreelakshmi V Warrier was highly interactive, providing attendees with a deeper understanding of their legal rights and practical guidance on legal recourse. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Niveditha Varma, Student Coordinator, expressing gratitude to the speaker and participants. The session was informative and empowering, equipping attendees with essential legal knowledge to protect their rights.

Essay writing competition held at VT Bhattathiripad College, Sreekrishnapuram - Third price winner - Miss Krishna.A V( M. Ed Second year)

SUPW Workshop 07/02/25

 On February 7, 2025, the NSS Training College conducted a successful SUPW workshop for our 4th Semester students.The event showcased the creativity and talent of our students, who skillfully crafted beautiful flowers, envelopes, paper Carry bags etc.

The workshop was a resounding success, providing a valuable platform for our students to develop their skills and showcase their artistic flair.

Arts Fest Off Stage Competitions

 

PhD Course Work: Week 5

On 27/01/2025, Dr Lekshmi V, Assistant Professor, NSS Training College, Ottapalam handled the session on Quantitative Research Designs 

Toppers of First Sem B Ed Examinations

ICT CERTIFICATE COURSE

 Inauguration 

Brochure

Posters

The NSS Training College, Ottapalam, conducted a five-day Certificate Course in ICT Skills from the 15th to the 22nd, with an online class on the 18th. The course aimed to equip students with essential ICT skills. It was officially inaugurated by Prof. Dr Smitha R., Principal-in-Charge. M.Ed students and research scholars enrolled in the course. Prof. Dr Sunil Kumar A.S. delivered the felicitation address, while Dr K.S. Sajan served as the resource person. The course was well-structured, featuring a welcome speech by Sreedevi and a vote of thanks by Najiya. It covered a wide range of topics across the five days.

Day 1 (15th)

The first day began with a demonstration on PowerPoint presentations, followed by a session on formatted text notes. A Word document was formatted in APA style. Participants also created a PowerPoint presentation and familiarised themselves with online resources such as Pixabay, Perplexity, and Zotero. Dr K.S. Sajan addressed students' queries and provided guidance for improvement.

Day 2 (17th)

On the second day, participants learned about Jamovi statistical analysis and Taugette. They also created custom posters using Canva, Poster Maker, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Training was provided on audio recording, editing, and podcasting using tools such as Lexis, Audacity, and Spotify for Creators. Furthermore, they explored H5P interactive content and Google Classroom. The session concluded with a Q&A session, discussions, and feedback.

Day 3 (20th)

The third day focused on Learning Management Systems (LMS) and course creation. Participants explored plagiarism detection tools, bibliometric and citation analysis, and created a FlipHTML page and concept maps. A session on podcasting was provided. This session  also give insights into tools like QuillBot, Grammarly, FlipHTML, MindMeister, and Creately.

Day 4 (21st)

The fourth day revisited Jamovi statistical analysis and Taugette. Participants engaged in online quizzes using Quizizz, Kahoot, and Nearpod. The resource person also demonstrated the planning and procedures for conducting an online conference, which was held via Google Meet.

Day 5 (22nd)

The final day served as a review and conclusion of the course. Participants compiled and reviewed the products they had created during the sessions. A certificate blueprint was selected from the submitted designs. The resource person systematically supervised and evaluated the submissions, and certificates were published following the evaluation.

The online session explored blogging and included a discussion on PowerPoint presentations via online conferences. Students demonstrated the entire process using Google Meet.

The course's emphasis on active participation ensured that students remained engaged throughout. Participants gained hands-on experience with various tools and technologies, significantly enhancing their ICT skills. The ICT Certificate Course was a comprehensive and engaging programme that successfully achieved its objectives. It is recommended that NSS Training College, Ottapalam, continue organising such courses to further improve students' ICT skills. By doing so, the college can empower students to thrive in today's technology-driven world.

Attendance 

FIRST SEMESTER B Ed RESULT ANALYSIS

Mean Scores: PAPER 1: 75.012 PAPER 2: 71.512 PAPER 5: 73.798 PAPER 3: 82.667 PAPER 4: 81.214 TOTAL: 398.19 Descriptives
		PAPER 1		PAPER 2		PAPER 5		PAPER 3 (OUT OF 100)		PAPER 4 (OUT OF 100)		TOTAL
N		84		84		84		84		84		84
Missing		0		0		0		0		0		0
Mean		75.012		71.512		73.798		82.667		81.214		398.19
Median		76.000		72.000		76.000		84.000		82.000		404.50
Standard deviation		7.1397		8.6072		7.4942		6.2350		6.1548		24.438
Minimum		58		45		54		58		56		325
Maximum		87		89		86		92		92		439

 

Based on the two provided boxplots for PAPER 3 and PAPER 4 scores (out of 100) categorized by optional subjects, here are the inferences:

General Observations

1. Variation in Scores:

   • Both graphs exhibit varying ranges of performance across optional subjects.
   • Subjects like Malayalam, Natural Science, and Social Science show relatively high medians and narrower interquartile ranges (IQR), indicating consistent performance.

2. Outliers:

   • There are outliers in subjects like Maths, Physical Science, and Natural Science, suggesting a few students scored significantly below the group.

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Detailed Analysis of PAPER 3

1. High Performers:

   • Natural Science and Social Science exhibit higher medians compared to other subjects, indicating strong performance.
   • Malayalam has a compact distribution with scores close to the median, suggesting most students scored similarly.

2. Low Performers:

   • The optional subject which shows the widest range and several outliers below 70, highlighting variability in student performance.

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Detailed Analysis of PAPER 4

1. Consistency:

   • Malayalam and Natural Science again have narrow IQRs, indicating uniformity in scores.
   • English has moderate spread, with scores primarily clustered around the mid-to-upper range.

2. Challenges in Maths:

   • That particular optional continues to show a wider spread and a lower median compared to other subjects, reflecting greater variability and possibly more challenging content.

3. Outliers:

   • An outlier is evident in Natural Science (score around 60), suggesting isolated difficulty for a student.

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Trends Across Both Papers

1. Subject Strength:

   • Subjects like Malayalam and Natural Science stand out with higher medians and consistency across both papers.
   • That particular optional consistently shows wide variability and lower medians, which could indicate the need for targeted interventions.

2. Outliers Impact:

   • The presence of outliers, especially in Maths, Physical Science, and Natural Science, could skew averages and may need attention to understand specific challenges faced by those students.

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Recommendations

1. Focus on That particular optional:

   • Provide additional support or remedial sessions for students  in that optional  subject shows wide variability  to reduce variability and address challenges.

2. Investigate Outliers:

   • Analyze the performance of students represented by outliers to understand their specific issues (e.g., learning difficulties, lack of resources).

3. Leverage Consistency:

   • Build on the consistent performance in subjects like Malayalam and Natural Science by introducing peer-learning opportunities.