Council for Teacher Education (CTE) was established in 1985 by a group of committed educators headed by Dr. Gulab Chaurasia after recognizing the need and opportunity to professionalize teacher education. It is a registered body under the M.P.Society’s Registration Act. 1973 the council has more than 8000 members and organizes an annual conference with a view to provide a forum for exchange of ideas and experiences. The main objective of CTE is to strengthen teacher preparation programs. CTE has established 23 state chapters and 03 chapters at international level with a view to decentralize its working and to reach the grassroots level.
CTE, Uttarakhand Chapter has been functioning since 30 April 2007 in the state.Under leadership of Dr. Jyotsana Saxena, first President & Dr. Suresh Chandra Pachauri, Secretary- CTE,UK, several educational events were carried out successfully. Later, in June, 2012 Dr. Savita Rawat took over the position of State President and followed the glorious tradition of educational journey. CTE,UK had organized National Seminars, workshops, interactive meet among Teacher Educators, publication of News letter and Journal, CTE,UK is under process. The State chapter is working in the direction to collaborate with group of progressive colleges of Uttrakhand for future educational programmes. In addition, CTE, Uttarakhand Chapter is aspirant to carry out various innovative and interesting programmes CTE Journal –“Educational Vision “ and arranging competitions like paper writing for research scholars and teacher educators of the state as well. In each edition the best two papers will be given award. The office bearer of the council are starting CTE e- News letter on our web –portal which will keep our readers update with the changes in the world of Teacher Education and will also share the activities conducted by the other state chapters. I promise that CTE, Uttarkhand Chapter will become a platform to strengthen the teacher education programme in Uttarkhand Chapter.
Prof.(Dr.) S.C. Pachauri
Secretary
CTEF Uttarkhand Chapter