Welcome to Pragati College of Education

History of Institution
Based on the fundamental conviction that education can provide the answers to some of the greatest challenges to 21 st century, Pragati College of Education began its journey from 1st July, 2014. Brainchild of Pragati Educare Foundation, this college is Recognized by Eastern Regional Committee National Council for Teacher Education (ERC-NCTE) and affiliated to the West Bengal University Teachers’ Training Education Planning and Administration (WBUTTEPA) & West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) .This premier institute shot to fame within a short span of time while advancing in accomplishment of achieving the agenda of UNESCO 'Education 2030'. The institute is located in a strategic position, well connected and accessible to all, in the lap of Himalayas. This college stands in the educational hub area of Siliguri attracting students from the hills, plains and the neighbouring SAARC countries.


Vision Statement
Pragati College of Education aspires to be an internationally recognized premier educational institute with an ambition for accomplishment of achieving the agenda of ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all.
 

Mission and Objectives
Mission of Pragati College of Education is to strengthen the educational and knowledge base for promoting education for peace and sustainable development. The followings are the objectives of this institution :

• ICT-Pedagogy Integration : to equip teacher educators as well as to be teachers educators with competencies to use ICT to transform education practices and have a say in the success of Digital India.

• Inclusive Education.

• Capacity building and connecting knowledge communities.

• To harness the potential of women and girls through education in breaking through the economic and cultural barriers.

• Strive for best advances in ensuring access to quality education.

• To create teachers of tomorrow with the transformative knowledge of Indian tradition and usher a new era of teacher education focusing upon the integral development of teachers.

• To prepare competent, caring, reflective practitioners and advocate for children and youth, developed caring learning environments, initiate and respond creatively to change, value advice for others and teach boldly in a changing world through ethics of care and critical reflection.

• To prepare competent teacher candidates in diversity creativity leadership, and social transformation.

• To guide future teachers towards exemplifying based practices in the educational field.