A Study on Anxiety towards B. Ed Course among Arts and Science College Students in Tirunelveli District

Abstract

The current research investigates the anxiety in the Arts and science college students on the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) course in Tirunelveli district. The program is a qualification needed to enter teaching profession as a professional. Nevertheless, the issues of employment, financial security and competitive recruitment process are likely to cause anxiety among the students. Descriptive survey was applied. There were 120 undergraduate students in Arts and Science Colleges who were taken as a sample. The information gathered on an Anxiety Scale of Likert-type was self-constructed. The analysis was done using mean, Standard Deviation and independent sample t-test. The findings showed that there was moderate anxiety among the students with regards to the B.Ed. course. There was no statistically significant difference in male and female students. But a wide gap was observed in Arts and Science students. The paper highlights the relevance of career guidance and counselling services in helping to make informed choices.