St Stephen college of Education, Kanyakumari

St. Stephen College of Education, Kanyakumari, was started in the year 2005 and it aims to be a centre of excellence in education in Tamil Nadu. This is a co-educational institution located in Velayudha Nagar, Kollemcode, to prepare future educators who deserve the best training. The college occupies 5.

62 acres of land and is an affiliated college recognised by the National Council for Teacher Education [NCTE], which means quality teacher education. At present, the institution has 90 learners and 10 faculty members to ensure proper training of analytic teachers for schooling. The college has state of the art facilities that provide a conducive environment for the students on their studies.

A modern library and a reading room help students broaden their knowledge with the necessary assistance, and departmental laboratories contribute to the training of practical skills. The college reflects its concern for the well rounded development of its students in sports facilities in particular playgrounds that promote fitness and togetherness.

An auditorium accommodates a range of activities and seminars promoting intellectual development and social well being. St. Stephen College of Education also has the health of students in consideration through a health facility to provide treatment services. Hostel accommodation is available for those who need it but the school provides different hostels for boys and girls.

IT infrastructure in the college helps facilitates the students with the trends of the modern technology in education, hence preparing them for the future computerised teaching. St. Stephen College of Education offers one primary course, the Bachelor of Education (B. Ed) programme is the main subject of discussion in this presented paper.

It is a two-year full course and the institution admits only 100 students in this course, which emphasises quality teacher education. The B. Ed programme aims and objectives are to produce trained professional qualified teacher to fit into the teaching profession.

Although the college offers only this particular degree at the moment, the designed curriculum covers all aspects required to face the realities of student teaching. Degree Name Total Number of Seats B. Ed 100 The following policy is a set admission policy of St. Stephen College of Education with respect to admittance policies set by the State Government, U. T.

Administration, and the affiliated University The course and conduct of admission shall follow the merit system as laid down by the College and the Government Requirements. Admission to the proposed course is on merit and is determined by the performance of prospective students to the qualifying examinations and or entrance tests.

This rigorous selection process ensures that the college admits candidate with the qualities of a champion in the field of education.