Perceptions of B.Ed Faculty Members on the Course 'Understanding the Disciplines and Academic Subjects' Offered in Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University

Abstract

The main goal of teacher education programs, like the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), is to develop a deep understanding of different disciplines and academic subjects. To become effective teachers, a broad knowledge of various academic disciplines and subjects is crucial for students pursuing a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) degree. The course 'Understanding the Disciplines and Academic Subjects' is primarily offered in the B.Ed program for this purpose. This study examines faculty members' perceptions of a specific course and their challenges when teaching sub-topics. Research Question: What is the perception of B.Ed faculty members at Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University regarding the course 'Understanding Disciplines and School Subjects' in the B.Ed programme? What are the perceptions of B.Ed faculty members at Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University regarding the sub-topics of the course 'Understanding Disciplines and School Subjects' in the B.Ed programme? Research objectives: This study aims to investigate the perceptions of B.Ed faculty members regarding the course "Understanding Disciplines and School Subjects" in the B.Ed program at Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University. The study population consisted of Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University faculty members who taught in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu in 2023. In the Cuddalore district of Tamilnadu, 30 colleges offer B.Ed programmes. These colleges employ approximately 420 faculty members. Study Sample: The researchers chose 42 faculty members who were teaching B.Ed. at Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu in 2023. The study employed cluster sampling as the sampling technique. A random sample of five out of thirty colleges was chosen, and all faculty members teaching in these colleges were included in the investigation. Hypothesis: The perceptions of B.Ed. faculty members regarding the importance of learning the subject 'Understanding Disciplines and School Subjects' exhibit a slight difference. The study's findings will assist educators in developing pedagogical strategies and adapting the teaching-learning process to enhance course comprehension.