MESSAGE

From the Chief Editor

"Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel." - Socrates

In this kinetic landscape of education, where knowledge is both the bedrock and the catalyst for transformation; self-reflexive thought and reasoning serve as beacons which illuminate the path towards innovative pedagogies,novel practices, and creative research. It is this transformative flame of vitality, which Socrates speaks of, that keeps the fundamental essence of education enduring - to engage in a deliberate, incisive, and reflective process to gain the power to discern, evaluate, and construct well- informed opinions on the shifts in the field of education.

I am pleased to present this year's edition of ‘MAGIS - Xaverian Journal of Education’, the annual journal published by the Postgraduate Department of Education of St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata. This publication is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our students and faculty who have contributed their research and academic work to this journal. MAGIS offers a platform for students and educators to critically explore and showcase their visionary thinking, approaches and interdisciplinary ideas in their collective pursuit of knowledge and excellence in education.

I commend Dr. Swati Sarkar, Vice-Principal of the Postgraduate Department of Education, along with the dedicated faculty and students whose diligent commitment, enthusiasm and energy have given life to this year’s MAGIS. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the various contributors, reviewers, and the entire editorial team for their unwavering devotion to scholarly excellence. Your commitment to academic curiosity and scholastic rigour is truly commendable.

I eagerly look forward to the impact that this edition of ‘MAGIS - Xaverian Journal of Education’ will undoubtedly have on our educational community.

Nihil Ultra (Nothing Beyond)

God bless our efforts