About Curator Pedagogue
Dr. Chandrasekharan Praveen's passion for knowledge preservation sparked a transformative project! Awarded a Minor Research Project by the University Grants Commission, he set out to regenerate knowledge online by selectively digitizing antique books and creating an engaging website. The initiative gained significant attention from leading newspapers and attracted a steady stream of visitors. However, after the initial funding ran out, financial support dwindled, leaving Dr. Praveen to absorb the costs of hosting the site himself.
Despite the challenges, the journey didn't end there. In June 2020, just as he was retiring from government service, he revitalized the website under a new name: New Curator Pedagogue. This re-launch not only revived the original antique book collection but also introduced a wealth of fresh digital content on various topics, created by Dr. Praveen himself. The site flourished until March 2025, when it underwent a facelift, complete with new pages and templates, paving the way for an even brighter future in knowledge sharing!
About
Dr. Chandrasekharan Praveen
Dr. Chandrasekharan Praveen retired as Associate Professor and Principal I/C at the Institute of Advanced Study in Education, Thrissur in June 2020 after over 15 years of dedicated service. He had previously taught at the Regional Institute of English South India, Bangalore. At the turn of the millennium, he contributed to English language teaching in South India by designing and implementing the Media in English Language Teaching (MELT) course, which offered innovative approaches to language instruction.He holds a Master’s Degree in Education with specialization in Educational Technology from the Regional Institute of Education, Mysore (NCERT) and a PhD from Kannur University, focusing on 'Revivifying Communicative English Materials: Adapting Feature Films.'
In 2006, he took to blogging and, over the next 20 years, authored 32 influential blogs dedicated to disseminating freely accessible content in English and education, amassing an impressive online viewership of over one million by 2024. Dr. Praveen's dedication to sharing knowledge is evident in his prolific contributions—presenting over 100 papers at conferences and seminars, serving as a Resource Person for the University of Kerala, Calicut University, and NCERT, and delivering more than 75 invited lectures alongside conducting over 80 engaging workshops for teachers and students. His impactful UGC Minor Research Project, which aimed to digitize and make century-old antique books publicly available, garnered significant attention in leading newspapers. His selfless service and commitment to technology-based education earned him the prestigious title of Excellent Educator in Techno-Pedagogy by the Voice of Teachers, Tamil Nadu, in 2017.
To date, he's authored over ten books and continues to pursue research with a passion. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, he was honoured with the Outstanding Scientist Award at the 12th IKSAD Awards in Turkey in 2021 and celebrated as a Research Ambassador by Vedant Knowledge Systems in 2025. Dr. Praveen’s journey is a testament to his unwavering commitment to education and innovation!
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