ATTITUDE OF PUPIL–TEACHERS TOWARDS TEACHING PROFESSION IN RELATION TO GENDER AND BACKGROUND

Dr. Nutan Sharma

Volume : VI, Issue : II, February - 2016

ATTITUDE OF PUPIL–TEACHERS TOWARDS TEACHING PROFESSION IN RELATION TO GENDER AND BACKGROUND

Dr. Nutan Sharma

Abstract :

Teaching being a dynamic activity requires a favourable attitude and certain specific competencies from its practitioners. Teachers’ proficiency depends on the attitude she possesses for the profession. The positive attitude helps teacher to develop a conductive learner friendly environment in the classroom. This also casts a fruitful effect on learning of the students. In the present study an attempt was made to compare the attitude of pupilteachers towards teaching profession in relation to gender and background. A Sample of 100 pupil–teachers were selected randomly from two districts of Himachal Pradesh and a standardised attitude scale is used for the study. The results of the study indicated that pupil–teachers had positive attitude towards teaching profession. There is no significant difference in the attitude of pupil–teachers towards teaching profession with respect to gender. Furthermore, there is no significant difference in the attitude of pupil–teachers towards teaching profession with respect to background.