INTRODUCTION

The education department of Calcutta Girls’ College was started in 1963. At that time only Education General Course was being offered by the said department. In the year 2005, the department initiated to offer HONOURS COURSES IN EDUCATION under the guidelines of  the University Of Calcutta. Since then our department is offering two courses such as a) EDUCATION HONOURS and b) EDUCATION GENERAL.

This department is responsible for the overall development of the students. The Department follows the curricula as prescribed by the University of Calcutta in the undergraduate stage. The departmental library is well stocked with books (English and Bengali) to equip the students to keep pace with the latest information and knowledge. Students can issue books on any day.

Teachers of the department help them to select the appropriate books according to their query. The Department currently has two full-time teachers and one guest teacher. This department strives to generate interest among the students about various aspects of the subject. The students are also encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities. To improve the students’ learning various teaching methods are used through online and offline modes by the experienced teachers of this department.

The teachers observe each student’s weaknesses and strengths in respect of the preparation of the university examination. The students also keep in touch with the department after graduation. In consequence, the department has a nice strength of alumni.

The department organizes seminars and workshops to ensure the participation of the students in academic activities also organizes parent-teacher meet to know the grievances and suggestions of the parents and for their redressal. The Department invites eminent Speakers from India who contribute to enriching the academic excellence of the department.