of ______________________________________________ The Learning Community ______________________________________________ on November 17-18,2012 Organized By Subhash Chandra Bose P.G. College, Hardoi Uttar-Pradesh, India In Collaboration With African Association for Teaching and Learning (AATL) African Society for the Scientific Research Innovative Educational Research Association Global Education Research Association Dear Sir and Madam, It gives us immense pleasure to cordially invite and welcome you to participate and share your experiences in two days International Seminar on “Professional Development of Teachers” on November 17 – 18, 2012. ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION The Learning Community (http://thelearningcommunity.org.in) is an organization developed for the improvement in the ways of teaching and learning by the application of creativity and innovative practices in Education System. Objectives of the organization are to develop and promote Learning & Education and to provide a forum for discussion and deliberations on issues and problems related to Education in general and Learning in particular. If you wish to be the member of Association please contact – Dr. Shireesh Pal Singh, [email protected] Dr. Kiran Lata Dangwal, [email protected] Mr. Nikhil Kant, [email protected] ABOUT THE COLLEGE The Foundation of S. C. Bose P. G. College was laid by famous Educationist Late Sri Lal Singh, Which runs under the ‘Subhash Educational Society’. The Society is dedicated to the cause of Educational and Social upliftment of weaker sections of the society. Educational Society is running two inter colleges,one industrial training institute,one law college and Seven primary education center under " MEDHVI 40" scheme for uplifting of rural education. Society's new education center namely Subhash Chandra Bose institute of higher Education, IIM Road, Prabhandh Nagar, Lucknow is under process of association with Lucknow University. S. C. Bose P. G. College, Hardoi is a Post-Graduate college affiliated with C. S. J. M. University, Kanpur and recognized by NCTE for B. Ed. & BTC. Education faculty of Institute is accredited by NAAC with Grade ‘B’. The college has 5 Faculties viz. B.Ed., BTC, M.A., B.A. & B. Sc. CONNECTIVITY Subhash Chandra Bose P.G. College is situated at Hardoi District near Gausganj Town in Uttar-Pradesh. Hardoi District is linked with Four major Districts namely Sitapur, Kannauj, Lucknow & Shahjahanpur. All these Districts are well connected to Hardoi through Roadways. Nearest Air Port is Amausi, which is 15 Km. away from Lucknow & Nearest Railway Station is Sandila and Balamau Jn., both are 17 Km. & 10 Km. away from College, respectively. In addition, there is abundance of frequent Trains from Delhi and Other Stations. ABOUT THE SEMINAR Teachers are key players in maintaining and improving the quality of education and training systems. In the present era of technology, teacher’s obligation is confined not only to acquire new knowledge and skills but to develop them continuously also. The education and professional development of every teacher needs to be seen as a lifelong task, and be structured and resourced accordingly. Professional development refers to activities to enhance professional career growth of teachers to foster teacher’s growth. Professional development of teachers is to develop new insights into pedagogy and their own practices, and explore new or advanced understandings of contents and resources. To equip the teaching body with the skills and competences requires continuous professional development programmes. This seminar is a small step in this direction. The main objective of the seminar is to gather teachers, teacher educators, academicians, and scholars on single platform to deliberate and attain valuable and viable suggestions for professional development of teachers. CALL FOR PAPERS We welcome original papers (preferably research and Impact based) from teachers of various disciplines, teacher educators, researchers, educational administrators on any aspect of professional development of teachers with an emphasis on research, experience, evaluation, description of practices. The seminar will focus on the central theme of “Professional Development of Teachers”, with the following sub-themes: ¾ Online Professional Development Environment ¾ Teacher Associations: Roles in Sustainable Professional Development ¾ Teacher Professional Standards for Quality Teacher Education ¾ Generic/ School Subject-Specific/ Vocational Teacher Professional Standards ¾ Teacher/Teaching Standards and Professional Development ¾ Social Aspect and professional development of teachers ¾ Political impact on professional development of teachers ¾ Need of induction programmes ¾ Distance cum contact mode course for professional development of teachers ¾ In-service programmes ¾ Self initiated professional development activities ¾ Role of NGO in professional development of teachers ¾ Problems faced by teaching professionals ¾ Teaching methods and strategies in enhancing teaching skills ¾ Cascade model of training ¾ Innovations in professional development of teachers ¾ Extension services in professional development of teachers ¾ Professional life of teachers ¾ Teachers’ professional development-in-practice ¾ Different Approaches to professional development focusing on ICT ¾ Approaches/experiences of professional development ¾ Professional development and curricular changes ¾ Conceptualization of professional development ¾ Any other related topic Selected papers will be published in the various international journals and edited books of the Learning Community which will be available on payment basis (discount rates)at the seminar venue. DEADLINES FOR PAPERS AND REGISTRATION FEES Schedule for Submission of Abstracts / Full Papers: Extended Abstract with five keywords (Approx. 350 words) or Full paper (Approx. 3000-4000 words) with a short running resume (not more than 200 characters) words, either in ENGLISH or HINDI (As per the format used by international journals)) should be submitted by 15th July, 2012 through email only in MS-Word (2003 version) format Font Size 12, Times New Roman (for English), Krutidev 010 (for Hindi) with description of the, title, author/s name, designation, college/university/institute , email-id, mobile / telephone number. Hard Copy is not accepted in any case. Send soft copy of your research papers by email only. After sending soft copy of your paper, you will receive acknowledgement via email. Please Send Papers in the following Email IDs: [email protected], [email protected] CATEGORIES OF PRSENTATIONS The Technical Program of the seminar includes a wide range of submissions and activities designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and information: • Keynote Speakers/Invited Speakers • Academic Papers-Only in Dialogue Mode. • Posters Presentation (Two best poster awards) • Round tables discussions • Workshops (Pre-Seminar) REGISTRATION FEE Members Non-Members (TLC,AATL,GERA,IERA) Faculty Rs. 1000.00 Rs. 1200.00 Before Sep 15, 2012 Rs. 1200.00 Rs. 1500.00 After Sep 15, 2012 Research Scholars/Students Rs. 700.00 Rs. 900.00 Before Sep 15, 2012 Rs. 900.00 Rs. 1200.00 After Sep 15, 2012 Foreign Delegates USD 80.00 USD 100.00 Before Sep 15, 2012 USD 100.00 USD 120.00 After Sep 15, 2012 On the Spot Rs. 1500.00 The same amount will be paid by every person accompanying the delegate. Delegate fee may be sent through Demand Draft in favor of “Principal Subhash Chandra Bose P. G. College” payable at Hardoi. Please Send registration form and fee (Demand Draft) to:- The Principal, S. C. Bose P. G. College Kahli, Terwa, Gausganj ( Hardoi) PIN – 241305 ACCOMMODATION Accommodation in hostel will be provided without any extra charges to the participants registered before Sep 15, 2012.(on request only). The request for accommodation must be made latest by Sep 15, 2012. In any case, Accommodation facility shall not be provided owing to absence of prior information or communication received after due date. TRAVEL SUPPORT The participants are required to arrange/ bear their own travel expenses. From Lucknow to Hardoi travel arrangement will be made by the organizing College. PATRON Prof B K Passi UNESCO Chair Former NCTE Vice Chairperson Email: [email protected] ADVISORY COMMITTEE Prof. S O Oluntunji, Nigeria Prof. K.S.Tiwari, Bhopal, India. Prof. Akhilesh Chaube, Lucknow, India Prof.Oyewale ayodeji oluwatobi,Nigeria Prof. Nidhi Bala, Lucknow, India Dr.Vandana Singh, New Delhi, India. Prof. Clement O. O Kolawole, Nigeria. Dr.Jyotsna Saxena,Dehradun, India Prof. Solomon Ojo, Nigeria Dr. Nkasiobi Silas Oguzor, Nigeria Prof. I G.A.K. Wardani, Indonesia Dr Jacinta Agbarachi Opara, Mexico Prof. Veera Gupta, New Delhi, India Dr Austin N. Nosike, Spain Prof. Bhopal Singh, Meerut, India Dr Suhashini Passi, Indore, India Prof. Kamal Poudel, Nepal Dr S K Bawa, Phagwada, India VENUE S. C. Bose P. G. College Kahli, Terwa, Gausganj (Hardoi),U.P. India. PIN – 241305 ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Seminar Coordinator Dr. Kiran Lata Dangwal 09450093586 Email: [email protected] Seminar Secretary Dr. Shireesh Pal Singh 08815071713 Email: [email protected] Seminar Convener Mr. Awanish Singh 09415331700 Email: [email protected] Associate Secretaries Mr. Nikhil Kant Dr. D K Singh Associate Coordinators Mr Bijendra Kumar Dr Sanjay Singh Dr Jitendra Kr. Vikal ORGANIZING COMMITTEE - MEMBERS Dr. Sankar Lal Gupta Dr.Niradhar Day Dr. Parvin Chaubey Dr Rakesh Budania Dr Subash R. Nayak Dr Ved Prakash Dr