A Study on Awareness among Shikshamitras about Children with Mental Retardation

Authors: Vasudev Chaurasia

Pages: 6-8

Abstract:

This study was aimed (i) to determine the level of awareness about the children with mental retardation among shikshamitra of Basti district of Uttar Pradesh state and (ii) to compare the difference in awareness among shikshamitra about mental retardation according to their educational qualification (EQ) and age. Method: The survey based research approach was adopted to study the awareness level of shikshamitra about children with mental retardation. Sample: A total of thirty (30) shikshamitra working in primary schools under SSA of Basti district of Uttar Pradesh state, were chosen randomly as participants for purpose of the study. Tools: Researcher used a self made questionnaire containing 24 items on the knowledge, awareness and skill of teaching dimensions. Findings: (i) There was significant difference in the level of awareness about the children with mental retardation among the shikshamitra according to their educational qualification. Shikshamitra with high educational qualification showed better awareness level about mental retarded children than that of under graduate shikshamitra. (ii) There was significant difference in the level of awareness about the children with mental retardation among the shikshamitra according to their age. Shikshamitra in older age group demonstrated better awareness level about mental retarded children than that of shikshamitra from younger age group.