About
The Department of Education was established in the year 1974 and is situated in the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Bhavan, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Mumbai 400098. The Department conducts Post Graduate degree, diploma and certificate courses as well as Doctoral Course in Education.
VISION OF DEPARTMENT
A Community of Excellent Teacher Educators Rooted in Tradition, Equipped for the Future.
MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT
Our students are to become effective and thinking individuals, actively engaged in life-long learning, problem-solving with a quest for knowledge, who are able to use their abilities and skills to realize their roles in society.
AIMS OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Education endeavours to:
- Promote academic excellence and strive to provide quality education. It aims at building a community of teachers and teacher educators possessing a sound theoretical base in the discipline of Education, an ability to analytically examine and evaluate the knowledge acquired and apply the same in their respective fields.
- Develop a research orientation among students, teachers, and teacher educators, train them in research methodology; develop skills for conducting and guiding research and facilitating the dissemination of research findings among the researchers in education.
- Train middle-level managers of education to effectively manage self and the educational institution in their charge.
- Reach out to other educational institutions in the areas of Teaching Technologies, Research Methodology in Social Sciences and Education Management.
- Conduct and guide research in the field of Education.
- M.Ed. admission Notification
- M.Ed.-CAP Full Schedule 2025
- M.A. Education Admission process Circular
- Admission Notice for Post Graduate Certificate Course in research Methodology of Education (CCRME)
- Admission Notice for Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Education (PGDME)
- A Lecture on Indian Knowledge System (IKS)
- Notification for Ph.D. Admission 2024-25
The Department of Education is one-storeyed building with following rooms:
- LECTURE ROOMS:
The department has three lecture rooms for holding classes for M.Ed., M.A. (Education), Diploma and other certificate programmes. All the rooms have LCD projectors, desktops, internet facility and white boards.
- CONFERENCE ROOM:
The department’s conference room on the ground floor is well-equipped with computer, television and internet connectivity. The space is designed for meetings, presentations and collaborative sessions. It features a large central table with comfortable chairs to accommodate a group of approximately 60-70 participants. This dedicated area provides a professional environment to hold conferences, seminars, research paper readings, academic related meetings and guest lectures.
- READING ROOM:
The Department has a reading room that provides access to more than 400 books and 500 theses, dissertations, and project reports. Students and faculty can use these resources for quick reference. The collection includes all M.Ed., M.Phil., and Ph.D. dissertations/theses, as well as PGDME Project Reports completed within the department.
- COMPUTER ROOM:
The Department has a well-maintained Computer laboratory with computers along with internet facility for the students of the Department.
- OFFICE ROOM:
The department office is fully equipped with computers, internet access, printers, photocopy machines and other technical accessories. The non-teaching staff has personal tables and computers to complete the office related work. The various files, registers and stationeries are well maintained from time to time.
- HEAD’S AND FACULTY ROOMS:
The Head of the Department and each faculty member has a private, well-equipped room with a desktop computer, printer, internet access and air-conditioners.
- SPECIAL-PEOPLE FRIENDLY (DIYANGJAN):
The department building has two ramps and is accessible for students or visitors with physical disabilities and washrooms available for their use.
- WASH ROOMS:
The department has total 5 washrooms for male and female students and staff on each floor. The cleanliness and hygiene are maintained by supporting staff of the department daily. Additionally, the department provides a water cooler which is cleaned regularly.
- VISITORS’ ROOM:
The department provides a comfortable room for visitors. This space is equipped with chairs and tables, offering a convenient area for guests to wait or meet.
The Department of Education is one-storeyed building with following rooms:
- LECTURE ROOMS:
The department has three lecture rooms for holding classes for M.Ed., M.A. (Education), Diploma and other certificate programmes. All the rooms have LCD projectors, desktops, internet facility and white boards.
- CONFERENCE ROOM:
The department’s conference room on the ground floor is well-equipped with computer, television and internet connectivity. The space is designed for meetings, presentations and collaborative sessions. It features a large central table with comfortable chairs to accommodate a group of approximately 60-70 participants. This dedicated area provides a professional environment to hold conferences, seminars, research paper readings, academic related meetings and guest lectures.
- READING ROOM:
The Department has a reading room that provides access to more than 400 books and 500 theses, dissertations, and project reports. Students and faculty can use these resources for quick reference. The collection includes all M.Ed., M.Phil., and Ph.D. dissertations/theses, as well as PGDME Project Reports completed within the department.
- COMPUTER ROOM:
The Department has a well-maintained Computer laboratory with computers along with internet facility for the students of the Department.
- OFFICE ROOM:
The department office is fully equipped with computers, internet access, printers, photocopy machines and other technical accessories. The non-teaching staff has personal tables and computers to complete the office related work. The various files, registers and stationeries are well maintained from time to time.
- HEAD’S AND FACULTY ROOMS:
The Head of the Department and each faculty member has a private, well-equipped room with a desktop computer, printer, internet access and air-conditioners.
- SPECIAL-PEOPLE FRIENDLY (DIYANGJAN):
The department building has two ramps and is accessible for students or visitors with physical disabilities and washrooms available for their use.
- WASH ROOMS:
The department has total 5 washrooms for male and female students and staff on each floor. The cleanliness and hygiene are maintained by supporting staff of the department daily. Additionally, the department provides a water cooler which is cleaned regularly.
- VISITORS’ ROOM:
The department provides a comfortable room for visitors. This space is equipped with chairs and tables, offering a convenient area for guests to wait or meet.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
OFFERED FOLLOWING COURSES
| Sr.No. |
Courses |
Nature |
Intake |
Eligibility |
| 1. | Ph.D in Education | Full /Part Time |
32 |
M.Ed. + NET/ SET/ PET in Education OR M.Phil. in education |
| 2. | M.Ed. | Semester system
CBCGS (four semester) |
50 |
Graduate +B.Ed / D. El. Ed. With an undergraduate Degree (With 50% marks in both)+ CET(Govt .of Maharastra |
| 3. | M.A in Education M.A. Education (Regular) NEP Syllabus |
Semester system
CBCS (four semester) |
60 |
1) B.A. with minimum 3 papers in Education or B.Ed. 2) Graduation in any other subjects are admitted after clearing the ‘Change of Faculty Examination |
| 4. | Post Graduate Diploma In Management Of Education (PGDME) | One Year Diploma Course |
20 |
B.Ed/M.ED /M.A/Three Years Teaching/
Administrative Experience |
| 5. | Postgraduate certificate Course In Research Methodology In Education (PGCCRM) | Six Month Certificate Course |
20 |
Master degree in any faculty (general as well as professional) |
| 6. | Certificate Course In Instructional Design | Six Month Certificate Course |
30 |
Bachelor’s Degree from any reecognized Indian orForeign University .
Completed diploma/degree in teacher education from any state. |
| 7. | Certificate Course Teacher Education for International Schools
Certificate Course in Teacher Education for International Schools |
Six Month Certificate Course |
20 |
Bachelor’s Degree from any reecognized Indian orForeign University .
Completed diploma/degree in teacher education from any state. |
Teaching Staff
 |
Name:- Dr. Ashwini Karwande (Nee Ashwini Halbe) Designation:- Professor and Head, Member, National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Western Regional Committee Profile |
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Name:- Dr. Sunita Magre Designation:- Professor, Profile Youtube channel Study Material of Magre madam B.Ed. / M.Ed / M.A. Education study material |
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Name:- Dr. Sybil Thomas (Nee Sybil Ranganadhan) Designation:- Professor Profile |
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Name:- Dr. Sudha Pingle (Nee Sudha Gaware) Designation:- Assistant Professor Profile |
Non Teaching Staff
 |
Dnyaneshwar Bhote Jr. Ty Clerk |
 |
Ms.Ratnaprabha Manjerekar Jr. Ty Clerk |
| Ms. Kavita Tayde (Jr Typist and Clerk) |
|
| Mr. Kiran Yadav (Peon cum Hamal) |
|
| Nirmala Cleaning Helper |
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| Savitri Cleaning Helper |
Research Tab
- RESEARCH PAPER READING:
The Department conducts regular Research Paper Reading Sessions which offer a platform for Educational Researchers to discuss their research studies with other researchers, thereby creating an awareness of the conceptual and methodological issues involved and disseminating the research findings, to ensure that the dissemination reaches a larger audience
- THRUST AREAS OF RESEARCH:
Research Projects are undertaken by the students and faculties of the Department in various areas:
- Teacher Education
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Sociology
- Management of Education
- School and Higher Education
- Women Education
- Economics of Education
- Guidance and Counselling
- Inclusive Education
- Constructivism
- Educational Technology
- PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH PROJECTS:
(A) The department has brought out the following publications:
- Educational Research in the University of Bombay (1981)
- Educational Research in the Eighties in the University of Bombay (1993)
- Handbook of Research Tools in Education (2002)
(B) The faculty of the department has written following books and undertaken research projects independently:
- 1. Prof (Dr) M .D. Bengallee
Book:
- Guidance and Counselling. Bombay: Sheth Publishers Pvt. Ltd.(Second Edition) (1990)
- J. Kerawalla
Research Project:
- UGC-Major Research Project by Professor Dr. G. J. Kerawalla,(1996): The Role and Functions of College Education as Perceived By Students And Teachers : A Comparative Perspective.
- S.R. Pandya
Books:
- Administration and Management of Education Mumbai: Himalaya Publishing House, (fourth edition) 2011. (ISBN 978-93-5024-938-6)
- Personality Development and Communicative English (first author) Mumbai: Himalaya Publishing House, 2004.
- Learning and Teaching Styles. New Delhi : APH Publishing Corporation, 2010. (ISBN 978-81-313-0734-2)
- Educational Research. New Delhi : APH Publishing Corporation, 2010. (ISBN 978-81-313-0778-6)
- School Effectiveness. New Delhi : APH Publishing Corporation, 2011. (ISBN 978-81-313-1002-1)
- Education and the Gender Debate. New Delhi : APH Publishing Corporation, 2011. (ISBN 978-81-313-1166-0) (Thomas and Pandya)
- Foundations of School Effectiveness. New Delhi : APH Publishing Corporation, 2012. (ISBN 978-81-313-1481-4).
- Research Methodology, New Delhi : APH Publishing Corporation, 2012. (ISBN 978-81-313-1605-4)
Research Project:
- UGC-Major Research Project is completed by Professor Dr. S.R.Pandya, A Study of College Students Preferences for Learning Environment and Teacher Behaviour in Relation to Their Learning Style in The Context of Prevalent Teacher Orientations and Teaching Styles
- Indu Garg
Book:
- Teacher Education: Its Context, Knowledge Base and Reflective Practices, New Delhi, APH Publications ISBN 978-93-313-2378-1
- Sunita Magre
- Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) -Mahaveer Publication ,Mumbai.November 2014
- Peace education -ISBN 978-93-5149-480-5 Sheth Publisher,Mumbai. (2016)
- ICT And Academic Performance-ISBN 978-3-659-82908-6 LAP Lambart Academic Publishing House Germony 21/1/2016
- Social Inclusion in Higher Education -ISBN 978-93-5149-531-4 Sheth Publisher,Mumbai. (2016)
- Project Based Activities
- Peace Education I
- Peace Education II
- Peace Education III
- Peace Education IV
- Peace Education Attitude Scale I
- Peace Education Attitude Scale II
- Sybil Thomas
Books:
- Education and the Gender Debate. (Thomas and Pandya) New Delhi : APH Publishing Corporation, 2011. (ISBN 978-81-313-1165-3) ( First Author).
- Reflective Thinking: A Grounded Theory Approach. (Thomas and Coatwala) New Delhi : APH Publishing Corporation, 2011. (ISBN 978-81-313-5040).
Research Projects:
- Research Project funded by University of Mumbai (2007) Responding to Student Diversity- An Experiment with Guided Discovery Activities as a Means for Inclusiveness in Science Teaching and Learning
- UGC’s Major Research Project (2015): Impact of a Reflective Course package for Capturing Pre-Service Teacher’s Beliefs and Approaches on Teaching and Learning: A Mixed Method Study.
- Ashwini Halbe-Karwande
Books:
- Halbe, M. & Karwande, A. (2008) Shaikshanik Samajshastrachi Multattave, Mumbai: Himalaya Publishing House. ISBN: 978-93-5142-353-9.
- Halbe, M. & Karwande, A. (2008) Shaikshanik Manasshastra, Mumbai: Himalaya Publishing House. ISBN: 978-93-5142-352-2.
- Karwande A. (2017) Teacher Education: with new perspectives (Edited) Nirmal Publications, 2017 ISBN: 978-93-85961-32-8.
Research Project:
- Minor Research project (2016) funded by University of Mumbai: A Study on Organisational Justice and Organizational Culture as perceived by Teachers on the Basis of Types of Schools
- Sudha Pingle
Research Project:
- Minor Research Project funded by University of Mumbai (2013): A Study Of Development of Awareness about Inclusive Education among Student-Teachers.
- University with Potential for Excellence Scheme (UPE)
UGC- University with Potential for Excellence Scheme (2009-13):
- S.R. Pandya “Schooling and Life Skill Education in Mumbai: Issues and Alternatives”
- Sunita Magre and Dr. Sudha Pingle “Developing an Educational Programme for ‘At Risk’ Students from Low Socio-Economic Background and Testing Its Effectiveness” (Education & Distance Education)
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Bhavan, Vidyanagari, Santacruz (East), Mumbai 400098.
Email id: education.dept@mu.ac.in