St. Xavier's Institute of Education
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| Established | 1953 |
|---|---|
Religious affiliation | Jesuit (Catholic) |
Academic affiliation | Bombay University |
| Principal | Dr. Sybil Thomas |
| Students | 100 |
| Location |
40-A, New Marine Lines Church Gate, Mumbai Maharashtra 400020 India |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | sxie |
St. Xavier's Institute of Education is an English-medium, teacher-training college in Mumbai, India, founded in 1953 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in the Catholic church. As a government-subsidized, Minority Institution, it admits 50% Christian Minority students.[1]
History
St. Xavier's Institute of Education was first located at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, and is the oldest aided, non-government, teacher-training college for the course of B.Ed. It is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and recognized by the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE). The Bachelor course requires one year and includes an internship programme. From 1955 to 1977 the Institute offered also a Diploma in Education.[2]
In 2014, the teaching staff stood at 8, and its student body at 87 women and 11 men. The library contained over 18,516 volumes plus 924 textbooks, 10 journals, and 254 CDs or videos. There were 31 computers, all with wi-fi access.[1]
Graduates
Xavier has a 100% placement rate.[3] It includes among its graduates a vice chancellor of Mumbai University and heads of education departments.[2]
Facilities
Especially notable among the college facilities are a computer lab with an instructor always present; a library with 17,000 books plus inter-library loan with neighboring institutions; laboratories for language/multimedia, psychological testing, and teaching aids. There is also a reading and research room open to staff and post-graduate students. A book bank allows students to rent books they can't afford. Counselling service and career guidance are available. A grievance call line is provided to amicably work out student-staff grievances. Each student also has a faculty mentor and tutorials and supervised study are available. An experimental school (SXIE) is hosted on campus.
In the area of health and fitness yoga and meditation are offered each morning; health services and programs are also provided. There is an exercise room along with badminton and basketball facilities.
There is a hall available for seminars and workshops, as well as a large, equipped auditorium. There are separate commons rooms for ladies and gents to relax and share.
Campus clubs cover hiking, literary, ecology, economics, history, and Sophie’s Circle in which prospective teachers study great philosophers through means like seminars, discussions, dramatization, and symposia. A research cell sponsors lectures, seminars and workshops, projects, and papers.[4]