A Study On Interpersonal Skills And Self Confidence Of B.Ed. Trainees In Selected Northern Districts Of Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Interpersonal skills are the capabilities of individuals for understanding and effectively interacting with others and also building and maintaining a good relation in social interaction. Interpersonal skills are having mutual relation from individual persons to others by the way of interaction and they are helpful for individuals to respond properly to thoughts, feelings, desires, motivation and behaviour. The findings elucidate that significant difference is prevailed amid profile of B.Ed. Trainees and their interpersonal skills excluding type of college, medium of instruction and residential area. The interpersonal skills are having significant, positive and substantial relation with self confidence of B.Ed. Trainees. Therefore, B.Ed. Trainees should integrate interpersonal skills in to their class room learning activity regularly and they must involve in group activities for improving their interpersonal skills and expressivity. B.Ed. Trainees should enhance their interpersonal skills by using various methods and technologies that will be useful for their learning and teaching and interaction with others. Faculty members of Colleges of Education and family members must provide adequate supports for enhancing interpersonal skills among B.Ed. Trainees and these measures will improve their self confidence and in turn it will be helpful for attaining success in their academic and personal life.