A Study of Social Skills Development among the Students of Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Pakistan
Abstract
The substantial purpose of this study was to identify the level of social skills development in prospective teachers of the Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of the Punjab. As it is stressed that the development of social skills in necessary in teachers as if teachers possess these characteristics, it will affect their students and will also improve the quality of teaching process. Descriptive survey research method was adopted to conduct this research. Five departments were randomly selected. 162 subjects were requested to participate in the study. T-test and ANOVA were run for the purpose of data analysis. The results of the study showed that there is no significant difference in the development of social skills in the students of various departments of IER. It was also evident from the results that there is no significant difference in the development of social skills on the basis of students’ background studies.
Authors
Dr. Saima Bibi
Lecturer, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
Dr. Saba Hanif
Assistant Professor, University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan
Dr. Fariha Gul
Assistant Professor, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
Keywords
Communication Skills, Prospective Teachers, Social Skills Development