Attitude of Prospective Teachers towards Experiential Learning

Abstract

The present study aimed to investigate the attitudes of Prospective Teachers towards Experiential Learning. For the study, the researchers used a descriptive survey method to collect data from 150 Prospective Teachers from Bilaspur district, representing diverse backgrounds. A self-constructed four-point likert scale named the Attitude towards Experiential Learning Scale consisting of 25 items was used for data collection. The tool exhibited Cronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient of 0.707, signifying moderate reliability. Content and face validity were also ensured. The findings of the study revealed that most prospective teachers (75.3%) have a moderate attitude toward experiential learning, while 10.7% have a low attitude and 14% have a high attitude. It was also observed that there was no significant difference in attitudes of Prospective Teachers towards Experiential Learning with respect to gender, locale, type of institution, and stream. However, prospective teachers enrolled in the B.Ed. programme demonstrated significantly higher attitudes toward experiential learning compared to those in the B.Ed. Special Education programme.