"Pupil Teachers' Attitude and Readiness for E-learning"

Abstract

In today's digital age, e-learning has become a crucial element in enhancing the abilities of both teachers and students. Different educational requirements necessitate various online learning platforms to facilitate effective learning. This shift towards e-learning influences several aspects such as self-discipline, patience, technical skills, ease of use, and time management. This study focuses on the attitudes and readiness of pupil teachers towards e-learning. Using a descriptive survey method, the research assesses and compares these attitudes based on gender and locality. A sample of 100 pupil teachers from the NCR region of Western Uttar Pradesh was selected through a simple random sampling technique. The Attitude Towards E-Learning Scale (ATELS- RD) by Dimpal Rani and the Readiness Towards E-Learning Scale (RTEL) developed by the researcher were utilized. Findings revealed that pupil teachers generally have positive attitudes and readiness towards e-learning. However, while there is no significant difference in attitude between male and female pupil teachers, female teachers show a higher level of readiness. Additionally, urban pupil teachers exhibit a more positive attitude and readiness towards e-learning compared to their rural counterparts.