Nirmala Institute of Education

NIRMALA INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

'THE DAUGHTERS OF THE HEART OF MARY' IN THE FIELD OF EDUCATION

The Nirmala Institute of Education Panaji Goa, a Secondary Teacher Education College was established in 1963 by the Society of the Daughters of the Heart of Mary in response to the then urgent need for trained teachers in post liberation Goa. The main goal of the Nirmala Institute of Education at that time was to provide the pedagogical bases for educational expansion through formal teacher education.

This college, initially affiliated to the Bombay University, grew into a highly respected institution providing pre- and in-service teacher education to thousands of teachers. In 1985 it was affiliated to the newly established Goa University.

Forty-three years from its inception the college continues to serve the community with dedication. It offers a variety of courses in Education

Through the College, efforts have always been made to conscientize the Teacher-trainees and make them aware of the religious, social and economic situation of the Country.

Within the campus the Institute has two hostels available for students (ladies)

Nirmala Institute has identified a need to teach trainees the necessary skills for computer assisted learning so as to facilitate a renewal of the educational system in Goa towards learner directed classrooms away from the teacher directed factory schooling model. To this end Nirmala Institute has invested substantially in two computer facilities with the best there is to offer in hardware, software and computer training modules. This is part of the ongoing commitment of the Institute to provide a client-driven service.

The Nirmala Education Society, which is the body that manages N.I.E. PROVIDES OTHER Educational Services and these include :

The Nirmala Kindergaten.
Prabodhan Kendra ( Guidance & Counselling Centre).
The Child Line Nodal Centre.

OUR VISION STATEMENT

" Nirmala Institute of Education journeys towards empowering individuals to become teachers who are dynamic, creative professionals committed to making learning an enjoyable experience and responsive to society's needs in the Goan, Indian and World context"