St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata

Date	Title of the Seminar / Webinar/Workshop/ Activity	Brief Description
13^th-14 August 2024	Micro Block Teaching	The students of B.Ed, Semester-III (2023-2025) were divided into heterogeneous blocks of 25 students each. These blocks of students were assessed, evaluated and guided individually on the basis of their Micro teaching skills.
13^th August 2024	Invited Lecture	Resource person, Dr. Samrat Roy, Ph. D Coordinator and Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, St. Xavier’s College delivered a lecture on ‘Research Proposal’
9^th August 2024	Invited Lecture -“Fostering Emotional Intelligence among Adolescents: Strategies for Teachers.”	The department organised an invited lecture on “Fostering Emotional Intelligence among Adolescents: Strategies for Teachers.” The resource person was an eminent psychologist, Dr. Anuttama Banerjee.
27^th & 30^th July 2024	Club Activity Programmes	The different clubs of the department showcased their individual programs on a specific topic of relevance.
24^th – July 2024	Circle of Joy	The drive is an initiative of the department for clothes collection and donation to the needy. The drive started on 24^th July and concluded on 30^th September 2024
24^th July 2024	Father Principal’s Birthday	The department celebrated the birthday of Respected Father Principal Dr. Dominic Savio SJ. In the Seminar Hall of the department.
16^th July 2024	Induction Programme (B.Ed)	Different Sessions with different speakers were organized to create a positive and supportive experience for new students, enabling them to contribute effectively to the organization's success while feeling valued and integrated into the institute’s culture.
15^th July 2024	Orientation Programme (B.Ed)	On July 15, 2024, an Orientation Programme was organised for the newly admitted B. Ed First Year students by the Postgraduate Department of Education, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata at the Seminar Hall of the department. Dr. Swati Sarkar, Vice-Principal, the Postgraduate Department of Education, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata, moderated the momentous occasion.
15^th July 2024	Inauguration Programme (B.Ed.)	The event served as a significant occasion to welcome the new cohort into the esteemed institution's academic fold
13^th April 2024	Chime	The Post Graduate Department of Education organises ‘Chime: The Synergy and Partnership’ to felicitate the Heads of Internship Schools for B.Ed course, who tirelessly contribute to the chiseling and training of the teaching professionals.
	“Xenith –Chapter 1:Crest Luminar”	The intercollege fest organized by the Xavarian Education Society of the department witnessed enthusiastic participation from 15 colleges, creating a dynamic atmosphere of camaraderie & competition.
3^rd -4^th April 2024	“Xenith –Chapter 1:Crest Luminar”
5^TH March 2024	Special Lecture	Resource Person Prof Dr. Bijon Sarkar, Professor, Department of Education, University of Kalyani, delivered a lecture on ‘Creativity- Nature & Nurture’
29^th February 2024	NATIONAL SEMINAR	In collaboration with the University of Calcutta a National Seminar was organized on ‘Rising India, NEP 2020 & Sustainable Development: Looking Back & Ahead”. Resource persons like Dr. Brinda Bazeley Kharbiryambai, Professor, Department of Education, North East Hill University, Prof. Dr Ramakanta Mohalik, Professor and Head, Departmentof Education, Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Dr. Prabhat Kumar Dutta, Adjunct Professor, Xavier Law School, St. Xavier’s University, Mr. Souvik Dutta, Lead Data Scientist RPSG Group & Dr. Saibal Kar, RBI Chair Professor of Economics Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta graced the occasion with their lectures.
20^th February 2024	Food Fest	B.Ed Semester II & IV students in association with the Xaverian Education Society organized Food Fest based on the delicacies found in different parts of India.
15^th January- 14^th February 2024	School Internship Part I	B.Ed Semesters II went to different school for their School Internship Part I Programme
13^th- 16^th December 2023	Excursion/ Research Survey	26 students along with the faculty members conducted a research survey in the Tea Gardens of Darjeeling in North Bengal.
25^th November – 23^rd December 2023	Nayi Chetna	The students orchestrated a poignant yet passionate awareness rally and street play at Raghudev Bati Bidyalaya, Nalpur. The initiative, led by DAY-NRLM's (Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana- National Rural Livelihoods Mission) self-help groups, aimed to elevate the rights of women and gender-diverse individuals.
25^th November 2023	Mile Sur Mera Tumhara	The Postgraduate Department of Education in association with the Xaverian Education Society organized a cultural programme entitled ‘Mile Sur Mera Tumhara’ as a part of NCTE’s Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav initiative to promote language learning through technology and the rich diversity of regional languages in India.
12^th -15^th November 2023	Fit India	Both MA Education and B.Ed. students actively participated in Indigenous games like Kho-kho, Kabaddi and Yoga, reflecting their commendable enthusiasm for physical activities.
18^th October 2023	Khadi Mahotsav	The exhibition, adorned with colourful Khadi sarees, shawls, and handcrafted artifacts, was a testament to the rich craftsmanship passed down through multiple generations. This event stood as a celebration of heritage, sustainability, and self-reliance, embodying the spirit of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan' – a self-reliant India.
7^th October 2023	SEMINAR on “Positive Psychology in Negative Situation”	Keynote speaker Muktipada Sinha, HOD of Department of Education of Jadavpur University, emphasized practical positive psychology techniques, highlighting the importance of self-efficacy and mindfulness in overcoming challenges.
3^rd-4^th October 2023	Foundation Course (B.Ed)	Foundation Course highlighting the religious diversity of India the for the 1st Year students of B.Ed. The students were divided into six groups each discussing a religion, including Christianity, Islam, Jainism, Sikhism, Hinduism and Buddhism.
30^th September 2023	Swachhta Drive	The Education department’s passionate commitment to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan 3.0, symbolized by Swachchta and the Panch Pran pledges on 30th September, marked a transformative beginning. A significant moment transpired on 12th October, as Father Principal Rev. Dr. Dominic Savio SJ, Vice Principal Dr. Swati Sarkar, faculty, and students actively swept the campus grounds, showcasing unwavering dedication.
23^rd September 2023	SEMINAR on Universal Human Values	The honourable resource person for the lecture on the topic “Universal Human Values” was Swami Divyagunananda, (Monastic Honorary) of Ramkrishna Mission Sikshanamandira. The event was attended by the professors and students of B.Ed. and M.A. The event helped everyone present in inculcating the different ideas and the universal human values discussed in the seminar.
20-30^th September 2023	Circle of Joy	The drive is an initiative of the department for clothes collection and donation. It took place in two shifts daily over a period of 10 days in the Seminar Hall of the Education department.
5^th September 2023	Teacher’s Day	On 5th September 2023, the Department of Education of St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata celebrated Teachers’ Day with pomp and grandeur at Fr. Depelchin Auditorium
26^th August 2023	Meri Mitti Mera Desh	"Meri mati mera desh," a campaign for the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, has been conducted by the post graduate department of Education of St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. Its vision is to support raising awareness among everyone associated with TEIs. There were different activities undertaken in order to commemorate the essence pertinent to the campaign.
18^th August 2023	Library Orientation Programme	Dr. Chinmay Mukhopadhyay, the librarian of our college, along with two library assistants conducted a short lecture cum demonstration on the library resources, usage, rules and regulations and other related aspects of the library. This was followed by an interactive session.
15^th August 2023	Har Ghar Tiranga	The National Flag of India was
		hoisted in the college premises following the ‘Flag Code of India 2002’ and Selfies with the
		National Flag of India were taken to mark this momentous occasion as per the NCTE
		instructions.
8^th-9^th August 2023	Induction Programme(M.A.)	Different Sessions with different speakers were organized to create a positive and supportive experience for new students, enabling them to contribute effectively to the organization's success while feeling valued and integrated into the institute’s culture.
5^th to 7^th August 2023	Induction Programme( B.Ed.)	Different Sessions with different speakers were organized to create a positive and supportive experience for new students, enabling them to contribute effectively to the organization's success while feeling valued and integrated into the institute’s culture.
4^th August 2023	Inauguration Programme (B.Ed.)	The event served as a significant occasion to welcome the new cohort into the esteemed institution's academic fold.
4^th August 2023	Panel discussion on “Preparedness of Teacher Education Institutes in respect of Inclusive Development”	This program was conducted as per the suggestion of NCTE to celebrate 75 years of Indian independence, Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The event was graced by the honorable presence of Dr. Ranjana Banerjee as the moderator
1^st-2^nd August 2023	Micro Block Teaching	The students of B.Ed, Semester-III (2022-2024) were divided into heterogeneous blocks of 25 students each. These blocks of students were assessed, evaluated and guided individually on the basis of their Micro teaching skills.
24^th July 2024	Father Principal’s Birthday	The department celebrated the birthday of Respected Father Principal Dr. Dominic Savio SJ. In the Seminar Hall of the department.
22^nd July 2023	Workshop on ‘Best out of Waste’	The workshop was organized to commemorate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, an initiative introduced by the Government of India to celebrate the completion of 75 years of Indian Independence. The workshop aimed to educate the trainee-teachers on the importance of reducing their carbon footprint by giving a new life to things considered useless.
11^th July 2023	Special lecture on ‘Research Proposal’	Resource person, Dr. Samrat Roy, Ph. D Coordinator and Associate Professor, Department of Commerce, St. Xavier’s College delivered a lecture on ‘Research Proposal’
3^rd – 7^th July, 2023	International Study Program	Students from Linköping University, Sweden and University of Jyvaskyla, Finland joined the department for an International study program.

Vice-Principal

Dr. Swati Sarkar (SS)