Relationship between teaching aptitude with academic achievement of student- teachers of college of education

Abstract

This study aims to explore the impact of Teaching Aptitude on the academic achievement of student-teachers in colleges of education. Employing a descriptive survey approach, a sample of 100 student-teachers was randomly selected from various Teacher Education Colleges affiliated with Davangere University, with consideration given to gender, locality, and academic stream. The research tool utilized in this study was developed by Dr. S.C Gakhar and Dr. Rajrish. The primary focus of the investigation was to examine the relationship between teaching aptitude and academic performance within the context of the B.Ed. Program. The research methodology involved the application of descriptive survey methods, with data collected from a representative sample of 100 student-teachers. Academic achievement was assessed using tools specifically developed and validated by a research scholar. Statistical analyses, including mean, standard deviation, and the product-moment correlation coefficient, were employed to analyze the data.