The Department of Education is dedicated to the academic study of education as a dynamic and multidisciplinary discipline that plays a vital role in individual development and social transformation. The department aims to nurture critical thinking, analytical skills, and professional competence among students, enabling them to engage meaningfully with educational theory, practice, policy, and contemporary social issues.
Education as a subject integrates knowledge from diverse areas such as Educational Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Mental Health, Educational Management, Statistics, Curriculum Studies, Guidance and Counselling, Special Education, Comparative Education, Educational Technology, and current educational concerns. Through this interdisciplinary approach, the department strives to promote holistic development and social responsibility among learners.
The Department of Education was established in 2005, and the Honours programme was introduced in 2016. Since its inception, the department has steadily contributed to academic excellence and student development. The present intake capacity is 16 students. The department is currently supported by one full-time faculty member and one State Aided Contractual Teacher (SACT).
From 2023 onwards, in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the department offers a 4-Year Undergraduate Honours Programme and a 3-Year Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Programme. These programmes are designed to provide academic flexibility, interdisciplinary exposure, skill-based learning, and multiple exit options, thereby broadening the scope and depth of education studies.
Academic Environment and Teaching–Learning Practices
The department follows a learner-centric teaching approach that combines conventional classroom instruction with ICT-enabled pedagogy. PowerPoint presentations, digital resources, and online academic materials are regularly used to enhance learning outcomes. Study materials and academic updates are shared through digital platforms. Students have access to both the departmental library and the central library for reference and research support.
Student Enrichment and Extension Activities
The department actively promotes student participation beyond the classroom through:
- Syllabus-oriented projects and academic assignments
- Student seminars, group discussions, quizzes, and mentoring
- Wall magazines and poster presentations on educational and social themes
- Academic excursions and departmental activities
- Local area–based educational research, enabling students to study grassroots educational issues and community realities
These activities aim to develop research aptitude, social awareness, leadership qualities, and collaborative skills among students.
Scope and Career Prospects
Graduates in Education are well-prepared to pursue higher studies such as M.A., M.Phil., and research programmes, and are guided for competitive examinations like NET and SET. Students may also opt for professional teacher education programmes such as B.Ed. and M.Ed.
The discipline of Education opens diverse career opportunities in schools, colleges, universities, government and administrative services, educational research, NGOs, community and social organizations, human resource development, publishing, career guidance, and educational psychology in both public and private sectors.
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