Volume VI Issue I January-March 2026

Name of Author : Dr. Sushma Bala, Anjali Sharma

Title of the paper : ATTITUDE OF M.Ed. AND B.Ed. STUDENTS OF CLUSTER UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU TOWARDS TEACHING AS A PROFESSION

Abstract: Professional attitude of a teacher is the demonstration of hisher likes or dislikes, feelings, emotions or behavior towards teaching and learning practices in the realm of education. Research has proved that teachers with a positive attitude perform better in teaching and learning. They are more cooperative and dedicated in the dispensation of their duties as teachers.The professional attitude of teachers plays a fundamental role in shaping the behaviors of teachers. A positive professional attitude helps teachers develop the ability to establish a shared environment where everyone is able to contribute. Be it a student, a teacher or parent. They have a decent and complete control on the teaching and learning environment and monitor it effectively Bean, 1996, cited in Ahmad et al., 2013. Teachers largely depend upon their personal characteristics and dispositions. Both seem to be highly interlinked, as the teaching profession requires certain dominant behaviors which show his intellect, desire to excel, extended professionalism and continuum, in service growth for a good teacher and teachings as a life concern Baver et al., 1995, cited in Thilakan, 2012.This is a profession, which exalts service above personal gains.

Keywords : PROFESSION, CLUSTER UNIVERSITY , M.Ed. AND B.Ed. STUDENTS

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Page No. : 68-75