Perceived training needs of undergraduate level agriculture teachers of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Pages: 312-316
T. R. Sridevi Krishnaveni (Institute of Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering College & Research Institute, Trichy, Tamil Nadu)
With students in the center of the education production function and various stakeholders surrounding them teachers act as a prime tool to deliver knowledge directly to the students and act as bridge to connect students, parents and institute. With the evolutionary changes in the society, technology and psychological mind set of the students, it is very much essential for the teachers to upgrade and equip themselves to meet out the growing expectations and to sort out the daily unexpected challenges. Thus study aims to understand the perceived training needs of the undergraduate level agricultural teachers of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. The main campus of Coimbatore was purposively selected for the study. There were totally 26 departments from where courses were offered to the Undergraduate students. From each department, two respondents (representing, one from junior scientists & one from senior scientists categories) were selected on consultation with the heads of the departments. Thus, 52 respondents were selected using purposive sampling method. Majority of the teaching scientists showed maximum interest equally towards online teaching and content development, and motivation techniques. The second rated training need was stress management followed by improved methods of classroom teaching and personality development.