An Exploratory study on the Identification of the Need for Teacher Training at the Primary Level in Punjab

Abstract

The main goal of the paper was to identify the need for primary-level teacher training in Punjab. The study was descriptive in nature, with information gathered using a qualitative approach. The study's population included all the school teachers in the three districts of southern Punjab Bahawalpur, Rajanpur, and Chakwal, Because the study was a survey based on probability sampling methods, 245 teachers took part. Three districts in southern Punjab were chosen. This observation aided the researcher in gathering empirical evidence of their classroom teaching practices. The collected data was analyzed using the Thematic evaluation.  According to the data, most teachers are at an average level, only a few have good classroom arrangement skills, some of them are satisfied with their performance, and even no teacher knows how to arrange a classroom completely. Information reveals that many teachers were found to be at an average level, with only teachers possessing good classroom arrangement skills. it is recommended training should be arranged by periodic and proper evaluation should be done by higher authorities to maintain the quality of education through teachers.