Impact of Newspaper Reading Habits among B.Ed. Student-Teachers
Author : Bhavana Kadam
Abstract :
The good aspect of the newspaper is that it is current, fresh and latest information in the hands of the public. But when it comes to the college students especially the ones who are currently pursuing B.Ed. degree courses, their reading habits become diverse and vivid. Many of them not even prefer to read the print copy and read only the digital or online news. Common reading motivations include general knowledge, exam preparation and staying updated on current affairs, though some students also read for education or career opportunities. While a significant portion of students reads newspapers occasionally or usually, specific reading frequencies vary. The present study is done on the student-teachers doing their B.Ed. course in Guru Nanak College of Education & Research. A rating scale method of data collection was used. It includes structured, closed-ended questions with predefined response options (e.g., numbers, words like "satisfied/dissatisfied" or “agree/disagree”) to quantify subjective opinions, behaviors or attitudes, turning feelings into measurable data for the research. The findings suggests that most of the B.Ed. student-teachers daily read English newspapers, their areas of interests are in education and general knowledge and majority of the students prefer library as place to read the newspapers. The study also identifies the impact of newspaper reading habits on the various aspects of student’s academic and overall performances.
Keywords :
Newspapers, Reading Habits, Impact, B.Ed. Students, Current Affairs, General Knowledge.
