A Study of Teaching Aptitude on D.El.Ed. Performance and CTET Success: A Correlation Analysis

Abstract This study examines the relationship between the performance of pupil-teachers enrolled in the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed.) program and their teaching aptitude, with respect to their result in the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET). It aims to identify the correlation between the academic performance in D.El.Ed and result in CTET. The study also takes in account the academic discipline viz Science, Commerce, Humanities of D.El.Ed trainees and their gender as well to observe the influence of these factors on the teaching aptitude of trainees on teaching aptitude and exam performance. Data was collected using multiple sources, including the Teaching Aptitude Scale, school performance records (10th and 12th grades), and D.El.Ed. academic performance, alongside CTET results. This comparative research helps in explaining the factors that influence pupil-teachers' success in their professional training and in exams like the CTET, contributing to the broader understanding of teacher effectiveness and preparation Aptitude is one of the important factors that determine the behaviour of an individual. There is no information about the Teaching Aptitude of the candidates pursuing D.El.Ed. Therefore, there is an urgent need to collect information about the teaching aptitude of the pupil teachers pursuing D.El.Ed. in order to strategize the interventions required in making a good teacher. Further, it will also be beneficial to understand the performance of pupil teachers in D.El.Ed in relation to their teaching aptitude and school performance in order to improve the quality of the Teacher Education programme. Key word: Pupil Teachers, Teaching Aptitude, CTET, School Performance, D.El.Ed.