Teachers of teachers
The faculty of a college of education like St Ann's, Mangaluru have a dual job. They teach the theory of education (psychology, philosophy, sociology, curriculum and assessment) and they show, in their own classes, what good teaching looks like. Much of their time is spent outside the lecture hall: guiding micro-teaching, observing student-teachers in partner schools during the internship, and supervising research projects and dissertations.
How the faculty is organised
In a B.Ed. and M.Ed. college, staff are usually grouped into two broad areas:
| Area | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Perspectives / foundations | Educational psychology, philosophy and sociology of education, educational technology, inclusive education, guidance and counselling, research methods and statistics |
| Pedagogy of school subjects | Methods of teaching English, Kannada and other languages, mathematics, physical science, biological science, social science, commerce and computer science |
| Health, physical education, fine arts and performing arts | Yoga and physical education, art, music and drama in education (often taught by specialist staff) |
A principal leads the college. In an autonomous college the faculty also sit on the Boards of Studies and the Academic Council that frame the syllabus, and serve as examiners in the college's own examinations.
Qualifications required
Teacher educators in India must meet the norms laid down by NCTE together with UGC rules. For a B.Ed. college these broadly are:
- Foundation courses: a postgraduate degree in a social science or psychology with at least 55% and an M.Ed. with at least 55%, or an M.A. in Education with 55% and a B.Ed. with 55%.
- Pedagogy subjects: a postgraduate degree in the subject with at least 55%, plus an M.Ed. with at least 55%.
- Additionally: UGC-NET or a Ph.D. where UGC rules require it, and a Ph.D. in Education for the principal, along with teaching experience in a teacher education institution.
Specialist staff for physical education, fine arts and performing arts need the corresponding master's degree.
Student–teacher ratio
NCTE links the number of faculty to the intake. For a basic B.Ed. unit of 100 students (two units of 50), the norm is around 16 full-time teaching posts including the principal. The M.Ed. has its own staffing requirement. These ratios make close supervision of practice teaching possible.
Current staff
This independent site does not publish a list of current faculty members, since staff change over time. For the present faculty, departments and contact details, contact the college office directly (see contacting St Ann's).
Last reviewed 14 November 2026.