Dept. of Education
B.A. - Courses
About The Department
Year of Establishment: 2014
Education is considered the core subject among all teaching subjects. It deals with the study of the teaching-learning process, which is central to every subject, focusing on both the learner and the teacher.
In our college, Education is taught as a subject in Honours and Programme courses under the CBCS system for the past three years. This provides students with an opportunity to become acquainted with the concepts, nature, scope, and importance of education, as well as its philosophical, sociological, and psychological foundations, new policies, and emerging trends in education.
Departmental Notice
Reasons To Study In The Education Department:
- Education is an essential aspect of life as it provides direction, social status, knowledge, and the opportunity to explore.
- Facilities for Students: Students can utilize disciplinary books from our college library. Additionally, the department organizes educational tours in every academic session.
- Department Achievements: Many of our alumni have pursued postgraduate studies or higher education in leading universities in West Bengal.
Why Study Education?
- Career Opportunities: Education opens doors to diverse career paths such as teaching, administration, counseling, curriculum development, and educational research.
- Understanding Learning Processes: Education programs provide insights into how individuals learn, enabling you to become an effective educator or facilitator of learning.
- Personal and Professional Development: Education courses enhance communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership skills, fostering holistic development.
- Contribution to Society: Educators play a crucial role in shaping future generations, making a positive impact on society by imparting knowledge and fostering critical thinking.
- Specialization and Flexibility: Education offers various specializations such as early childhood education, special education, and adult education, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests and career goals.
- Continuous Learning: Education is a dynamic field that evolves with advancements in technology and pedagogy, providing opportunities for lifelong learning and professional growth.
- Global Perspective: Education programs emphasize diversity, multiculturalism, and global citizenship, preparing you to work in diverse environments and contribute to global education initiatives.
Vision Of The Department:
- Quality Education: Commitment to providing high-quality education that meets rigorous academic standards and prepares students for success in future.
- Student Success: Dedication to supporting student success by offering personalized academic advising, mentoring, and support services to help students achieve their academic and professional goals.
- Professional Development: Focus on fostering the professional growth and development of faculty, staff, and students through opportunities for research, training, conferences, and professional networking.
- Community Engagement: Engagement with the local community through service-learning projects, outreach programs, and partnerships with schools, nonprofit organizations, and community groups to address educational needs and promote positive social change.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable learning environment that celebrates diversity, promotes cultural understanding, and respects the perspectives and identities of all students and stakeholders.
- Ethical Leadership: Promotion of ethical leadership principles and values among students, faculty, and staff, emphasizing integrity, honesty, and ethical decision-making in educational practice and research.
- Global Citizenship: Encouragement of global citizenship and awareness through internationalization initiatives, global learning experiences, and cross-cultural exchanges that prepare students to thrive in a globalized world and contribute to global solutions.
- Continuous Improvement: Commitment to continuous improvement through ongoing assessment, evaluation, and feedback processes to enhance the effectiveness of educational programs, services, and outcomes.
- Community of Learners: Cultivation of a collaborative and supportive community of learners, characterized by open communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to lifelong learning and professional excellence.
Mission Of The Department:
- To provide opportunities to attain a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
- To impart knowledge and concepts of modern education, its trends, and challenges.
- To fulfill the educational needs of the local community in higher education.
- To help students develop into well-rounded personalities.
- To guide students towards their future achievements.
Courses Offered:
Previously, the Department followed the Undergraduate Curriculum of the (1+1+1) System of North Bengal University. Presently the college is affiliated to CBPBU. Hence, the Department adheres to the Undergraduate Curriculum of this university.
The Department provides courses based on a semester system, which includes the following:
- 3-Year Honours and Programme Courses under CBCS Curriculum: currently pursued by 2nd & 3rd Year students
- 4-Year Honours Course as per NEP: currently pursued by 1st Year students.This course has been initiated in 2023.
The syllabus for all these courses were framed and approved by the concerned Board of Studies (Undergraduate Level) of Cooch Behar Panchanan Barma University.
Admission:
Admission to Semester I of the B.A. First Year occurs annually between June and July, subsequent to the publication of Higher Secondary Results by various Boards. The admission procedure predominantly takes place online, adhering strictly to merit-based selection procedure in accordance with government regulations and the guidelines set by CBPBU.
Prospective students initiate their applications through the college website using the online platform. There are no application fees for courses offered by the Department. Following a thorough review of the Online Application Forms, Merit Lists are published, identifying eligible candidates for various courses. Subsequently, E-counselling Lists for admission to the Honours Course are sequentially released, based on seat availability. Notably, the college accommodates all applicants in the Programme Course under the CBCS curriculum due to overwhelming public demand.
During the E-counselling phase, physical presence of the students at the college is not necessary. Verification of documents of the admitted students take place when Semester I classes commence. The admission process ends with the Registration of admitted students to the university.
The admission process for the Philosophy Honours Course under NEP in 2023 followed the same established procedure.
Throughout this process, the Department’s faculty actively participate in preparing the Merit List, E-counselling Lists, and verifying students’ documents. Additionally, they extend guidance to students, aiding in their choice of allied subjects.
Facilities Available:
- As one of many Departments in the college, the Department of Education does not have any separate set of organization or infrastructural facilities. Students are helped amply by the teacher of the Department in consulting books from the college library.
- The teacher of the Department carry personal laptops to provide power-point presentations, beside this the OHP and Chalk – talk method lectures in the class to facilitate better, effective and attractive understanding of the topics.
- Assignments and lesson plans, preparing the lists of slow learners etc., setting up question papers, evaluation of scripts and other relevant issues are done as and when required by the teacher.
Intake Capacity of 2022-23
| Subjects | UR (45%) | UR EWS ((10%)) | SC (22%) | ST (6%) | OBC-A (10%) | OBC-B (10%) | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH (3%) | PH (3%) | PH (3%) | PH (3%) | PH (3%) | PH (3%) | ||||||||
| Bengali | 131 | 4 | 27 | 3 | 64 | 2 | 17 | 1 | 27 | 3 | 20 | 1 | 300 |
| Education | 66 | 2 | 15 | NIL | 32 | 1 | 9 | NIL | 15 | NIL | 10 | NIL | 150 |
| English | 44 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 6 | NIL | 7 | 3 | 7 | NIL | 100 |
| Geography | 22 | 1 | 5 | NIL | 11 | NIL | 3 | NIL | 5 | NIL | 3 | NIL | 50 |
| History | 110 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 53 | 2 | 15 | NIL | 24 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 250 |
| Philosophy | 66 | 2 | 15 | NIL | 32 | 1 | 9 | NIL | 15 | NIL | 10 | NIL | 150 |
| Political Science | 110 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 53 | 2 | 15 | NIL | 24 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 250 |
| Sanskrit | 110 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 53 | 2 | 15 | NIL | 24 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 250 |
| Total | 659 | 19 | 140 | 09 | 319 | 11 | 89 | 01 | 141 | 09 | 98 | 04 | 1500 |
Department Faculties
SACT - I || Education