On August 8, 2024, the Department of Education organised a special lecture by inviting Prof. Lalbiakdiki Hnamte, Director, College Development Council, Mizoram University. Dr Francis L R Puia Tlau chaired the event. Prof. Lalbiakdiki Hnamte spoke on the following topics:

- mere learning is meaningless unless it is applied in real life situations

- the necessity to improve oneself so no one has to hide anything from anyone

- Marks do not determine success

- Value of developing creativity and critical thinking

- Importance of having the right value system as it can affect other people’s values

- CUET conducted by NTA for Mizoram University admission from next session

All MA and UG Education core students and 7 faculty members attended the event.

The orientation programme for the new batch of MA Education (Sem. I) was held on August 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM in

Room No. 501, Academic Building. Dr. R. Lalthankhumi chaired the event and Mr. Lalbiakzuala, Principal and Ms. Lalremruati, Vice Principal (Academics) welcomed the new students and highlighted the important issues related to the college. Mrs. Ngurhmingliani, Head, Department of Education, gave the welcome speech and spoke words of encouragement. Mrs. Zothanchami offered prayers for the new students and Dr. Mary L. Renthlei gave a presentation on the course structure of MA (Education), pertinent academic activities and other important information. To acquaint the new students on the specifics of academic guidelines to be adhered to, Dr. J. Lalhriatpuii presented a topic titled ‘Field Project and Dissertation’, followed by a talk on ‘Presentation Skills’ by Dr. Francis L R Puia Tlau. A total of 21 incoming students and 8 faculty members attended this programme, which was topped off with refreshment in the foyer.

The Department of Education invited Ms. Mynah Lalrinmawii, B.A. (Edn.), B.Ed., D. El. Ed. (ECE) to give a special lecture on Early Childhood Care and Education at the Conference Hall, Mualpui Campus on July 19, 2024. The resource person gave a compelling and insightful speech. A lively interaction between the students and the resource person followed. Fifty students and 6 faculty members attended the programme. Ms. Zothanchami chaired the programme and Mr. Vanlalchhuana gave the vote of thanks.

1. On June 11, 2024, the Post-Graduate Course in Education was inspected for renewal of provisional affiliation to Mizoram University. The inspection team members consisted of the following:

1. Prof. H. Malsawmi, Convener, Mizoram University

2. Dr. Vanlalruatfela Hlondo, Member, Mizoram University

3. Prof. Lalbiakdiki Hnamte, Chairman, College Development Council, Mizoram University

4. Prof. B Lalrinsanga, Nodal Officer, NEP 2020, H&TE

The inspection team gathered with the principal, Mr Lalbiakzuala, the Vice Principal, Dr. Lalsangzuala Khiangte, and faculty members of Education Department at the Conference Hall for the interaction. After a welcome address from the principal, Dr Mary L Renthlei, Convener, MA Education, gave a presentation on MA Education highlighting the issues and challenges faced by the department and the progress and achievements as well. She described in detail the necessary information according to the requirements mentioned in the affiliation form including how recommendations from the first inspection have been met. Interaction followed where queries were responded by the principal and the faculty members of the department. MA classrooms, department faculty room, laboratory equipment and psychological tests of the department and other important documents, as well as the college library were then inspected. All faculty members of the department were present for the occasion.

On April 30, 2024, the Department of Education, after obtaining permission, visited Special Blind School, Durtlang, Aizawl, as a part of study tour programme for MA students as a paper on ‘Special Education for Exceptional Children’ is included in the MA syllabus. All students from the school as well as all visitors gathered for interaction where questions were responded by the school principal. Later, the students showed and presented their writings using braille to the visitors. Some read passages from books in braille. The department looks forward to more interaction of this kind in the future and possibility of working together was discussed between the two institutions.

A brief highlight of the institution:

No. of students: 19 (male) 17 (female)

No. of faculty: 13 teachers including Principal, 2 wardens, 1 cook, 2 fourth grade workers.

All students are hostellers except for 2 who live nearby.

Classes start from class 1 to class 10 following MBSE.

Primary and High School levels are run by NGO while Middle level is provincialized.

After the visit to Special Blind School, the department also visited Aizawl Theological College at Durtlang. Classrooms, seminar halls, and other important places in the campus were visited. Five faculty and 25 MA students took part in the study tour.