Authors : Dr. Shashi Kant Sharma

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 4 - April

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25apr212

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Abstract : This study explores the prospective teacher’s attitude towards the teaching profession, focusing on differences based on gender and academic stream in District Kangra. A structured survey was conducted over three months, involving 200 prospective teachers from private colleges in the district. The results indicate that female prospective teachers generally hold a more positive outlook toward teaching compared to their male counterparts. Additionally, prospective teachers from the arts stream display greater enthusiasm for the profession than those from the science stream. These findings highlight important trends in teacher motivation and career perception. Understanding these attitudes is crucial, as teachers play a fundamental role in shaping the education system. If certain groups exhibit lower enthusiasm for the profession, it may impact their long-term commitment and effectiveness as educators. Therefore, teacher education programs must address these variations by implementing targeted strategies to enhance positive perceptions of teaching. To strengthen motivation, teacher training institutions can introduce mentorship programs, career awareness initiatives, and interactive pedagogical approaches that make teaching more engaging and fulfilling. Encouraging male trainees and science stream students to explore the rewarding aspects of the profession could improve overall attitudes. By identifying these differences in perception, this study provides insights that can inform policy decisions and educational reforms, ultimately helping to build a committed and enthusiastic teaching workforce for the future.

Keywords : Teaching Profession, Attitudes, Prospective Teachers, Gender, Stream.

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