Establishment of Department -
The Education department of Sundarban Hazi Desarat College came into existence in the year 1961-1962 with education as an elective subject of three years General course. From the session 2008-2009, Honours course in education was introduced in our college. In the session 2018-2019 CBCS (Choice based credit system) has been introduced by the Calcutta University in our department like all other departments.
There are one full time Assistant Professor, and three State-Aided College Teachers. All the departmental faculties are very much aware of the developmental stage of the students and encourage them to be good and responsible human beings.
Presently the department offers Under Graduate Course for Honours and General streams. Students’ performance is evaluated by both internal and external forms of evaluation. Midterm and test examination are conducted as means to evaluate the students internally by departmental faculties. After admission students remain under a process of continuous supervision of teacher. Regular internal evaluation through entry-level test, mid-term test, class test etc. are taken throughout the year.
Students of education department every year organize cultural and social functions like fresher’s welcome, Farewell to outgoing students, observance of teachers’ Day etc. These types of Programmes are very helpful in establishing healthy and congenial pupil-pupil relationship, teacher-pupil relationship and also in identification of the talents of the students in the various non-academic spheres. During the last five years the Department has successfully organized peer lecture, Educational tour and wall-magazine.
Courses Offered –
Education (General), Education (Honours)
The Department offers Honours & General Degree Courses.
Key Highlights
Lecture and discussion method:
As the teaching is a two-way process, the faculties of the department try to communicate with their students and focus to create a teaching-learning environment in the classroom.
ICT method:
Frequent uses of ICT tools in the classroom and use of smart classroom enables better understanding of the topics for the students. Various audio-visual tools are also used in the classroom.
Micro teaching:
Micro teaching is used at the time of pedagogy related and research-oriented classes.
Strength:
Best Practice(s)
Co-curricular activities
Departmental Social Responsibility (DSR)
Future Plans
Activity Details – Department of Education (2017-2018)
Teacher’s Day Celebration and Wall Magazine
Activity Details – Department of Education (2018-2019)
One-Day Seminar on “Psycho-Social Phenomena of Education”
Activity Details – Department of Education (2019-2020)
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Educational Rally on Child Protection
In the CBCS syllabus of Education (Honours & General), there is a SEC paper “Skills for Democratic Citizenship”. So, the Department of Education arranged an Educational Rally on Child Protection in the locality of Pathankhali to make the local people aware of child protection and POCSO. 67 students of the department participated in the rally. Local people got informed about issues of child protection and POCSO.
Remembrance Programme “Lest We Forget”
The Department of English and Department of Education of Sundarban Hazi Desarat College jointly conducted a remembrance programme, "Lest we Forget" on 20.02.2020 with the students of the respective departments on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz Concentration Camp in 1945. After a brief presentation on the history and narratives concerning Auschwitz, the students were shown the film, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (2008), dir. Mark Herman, to give them a fuller understanding through cinema of this aspect of human history, to make the students aware and realize that though "Lines may divide us, hope will unite us".
Departmental Excursion to Jorasanko, Kolkata
Department of Education and Department of Economics, Sundarban Hazi Desarat College, jointly organized an Educational Excursion to Jorasanko, Kolkata on March 6, 2020. Students enjoyed the day-long excursion and viewed every part of Jorasanko Thakurbari, the ancestral home of the Tagore family. Students were very much excited to visit the place where Rabindranath Tagore was born and spent most of his life. They visited the Rabindra Bharati Museum at Jorasanko Thakurbari. Students enjoyed their snacks and lunch during the excursion. In the afternoon, students were guided and taken to Sealdah Station from where they returned their homes with happy and sweet memories.
Activity Details – Department of Education (2020-2021)
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Online Lecture Series on “Educational Thoughts of Great Educators”
Department of Education, organized an Online Lecture Series on “Educational Thoughts of Great Educators” in collaboration with Department of Education, Bamanpukur Humayun Kabir Mahavidyalaya on 23rd and 30th September, 2020. The speaker of the lecture series was Smt Sumita Chatterjee, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Education, Bamanpukur Humayun Kabir Mahavidyalaya. The speaker presented an excellent lecture on the topic for the students. On the first day, she presented the educational thoughts and philosophy of Sarvapally Radhakrishnan and on the second day, she presented the educational thoughts and philosophy of Rabindranath Tagore. The speaker also highlighted their educational thoughts in various application aspects.
Guest Lecture on “Legal Rights of Women and Children: Special Emphasis on Domestic Violence and POCSO”
The Department of Education in association with the Department of Political Science, Sundarban Hazi Desarat College organized an online special guest lecture on the topic “Legal Rights of Women and Children: Special Emphasis on Domestic Violence and POCSO” on November 13, 2020. In the CBCS syllabus of Education (Honours & General), there is a SEC paper “Skills for Democratic Citizenship” which are common to students of both departments. The initiative had been taken by the departments in order to make the students aware of the domestic violence and child protection. Mr. Q A M Firoz, Ex WBJS, Advocate was the speaker of the session. The session was very informative, interactive and thoroughly enjoyed by the students who actively participated during the session.
Guest Lecture on “Educational Research and Methodology”
On 25th June, 2021, Department of Education and IQAC, Sundarban Hazi Desarat College organized a special Invited Guest Lecture on “Educational Research and Methodology”. The speaker of the lecture was Dr. Debasri Banerjee, Professor, Department of Education, University of Calcutta. The speaker presented the topic in an excellent manner so that the students got a clear understanding of the topic. The students took active participation with interest. The session was very interactive and informative.
Activity Details – Department of Education (2021-2022)
International Webinar on "Strategising Preparedness for Natural Disasters in Sundarbans"
As natural disasters in the Sundarban delta occur almost every year in one form or the other, socio-economic, educational and political preparedness to face the challenges seems crucial. However, most often, poor families become the worst victims of these disasters, as they lack any kind of preparedness. In this context, how the people of the Sundarbans may become prepared to face natural disaster is a question of concern today. The students are the primary sufferers of any natural disaster in Sundarbans, being inhabitants of the area, and it was therefore of prime importance that they should participate in this discussion. The experiences of the students were shared in this forum, which provided inputs for brainstorming by the academics and social thinkers present at the webinar.
Dr. Annu Jalais shared her experiences during her stay in the Sundarbans for the purpose of a survey. The coexistence of human with nature has been explained lucidly in her lecture. Mr. Jyotirindranarayan Lahiri, Editor, Shudhu Sundarban Charcha and Founder Secretary, Tepantarer Swapno highlighted several strategic issues during natural disaster. He pointed out that same strategy might not be applicable for entire Sundarbans.
Five students attending the seminar shared their recent experiences during Aamphan and Yash.
State Level Webinar on “Fight Against Covid-19 with Nutrition and Dietary Fiber”
Department of Education, Sundarban Hazi Desarat College and Department of Education, Bamanpukur Humayun Kabir Mahavidyalaya jointly organized an online State Level Webinar on “Fight Against Covid-19 with Nutrition and Dietary Fiber” on 28th August, 2021. The resource person of the webinar was Dr. Anthony Gomes, Professor (Retired), Department of Physiology, University of Calcutta. The speaker highlighted various risk factors, precautions and required dietary nutrition during Covid-19 pandemic time. The session was very informative, interactive and enjoyed by the students.
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Student seminar on “Domestic Violence against Women”
Department of Education, Sundarban Hazi Desarat College organized a seminar on “Domestic Violence against Women” on 7th December, 2021. Students of the department presented various issues on the topic to the audience. The session was very informative, interactive and enjoyed by the students.
Departmental Excursion to Indian Museum, Kolkata
Department of Education and Department of Political Science, Sundarban Hazi Desarat College, jointly organized an Educational Excursion to Indian Museum, Kolkata on April 28, 2022. Students enjoyed the day-long excursion and viewed every part of Indian Museum. They were very much excited to study the rich and well-documented collection of historical and current specimens. Students were excited to visit the exhibition on “Wearing Dreams: Women Imagine A Violence Free World”, organized by Ministry of Culture, Government of India, where they were shown some audio-visual clippings on how women engaged themselves in various vocational education by doing different jobs related to work education. Students enjoyed their snacks and lunch during the excursion. In the afternoon, students were guided and taken to Sealdah Station from where they returned their homes with happy and sweet memories.
2022-2023
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Celebration of Birthday of Vidyasagar
Career Counselling, 2022
Educational Rally on Child Protection and POCSO
In the CBCS syllabus of Education (Honours & General), there is a SEC paper “Skills for Democratic Citizenship”. So, the Department of Education arranged an Educational Rally on Child Protection and POCSO in the locality of Pathankhali to make the local people aware of child protection and POCSO. 63 students of the department participated in the rally. Local children got informed about issues of child protection (good touch and bad touch) and their parents got information about POCSO law. Students prepared posters and performed short drama to make them understand about the issues.
2023 - 2024
One-day State level seminar on ‘Connecting your internal world with your external reality: You and your emotional intelligence’
A one-day State level seminar on ‘Connecting your internal world with your external reality: You and your emotional intelligence’, jointly organized by Department of Education and Department of Zoology, in collaboration with Cell for Psychological counselling and mental health and IQAC, Sundarban Hazi Desarat College was held on August 25, 2023. The seminar started witht the inaugural and welcome address of Dr. Tarun Mandal, Principal, Sundarban Hazi Desarat College. We received an overwhelming participation from students and teachers. All were enlightened by the enriched speeches of the esteemed speakers. Dr. Mainak Sengupta delivered a talk on “Music and genes towards human happiness and well-being”, and Dr. Rajesh Kumar Saha highlighted the role of emotional intelligence to maintain harmony between your inner and outer world. Students presented their posters in spite of the adverse weather condition. We hereby convey our sincere thanks to all who have helped us to make this seminar a grand success. Smt. Chayanika Dutta, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Education and Dr. Anisa Mitra, Assistant Professor and Head, Department of Zoology, coordinated the entire seminar. At the end, the vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Uttam Kumar Guru, Coordinator, IQAC, Sundarban Hazi Desarat College.
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