1. Dr. ROSAMMA PHILIP - Principal, Mount Tabor Training College, Pathanapuram, Kollam, University of Kerala.
High level of intrapersonal skills and teaching competency are essential for teachers to become effective classroom managers. Individuals in the classroom environment and what they learn are influenced by a variety of interpersonal, emotional and cultural factors in addition to the cognitive factors associated with classroom learning. The teacher- teacher relationship and teacher-student relationship are to be cordial for the smooth functioning of an educational institution. A teacher who demonstrates appropriate social skills serves as a model for students to internalize better social skills. Hence interpersonal relationship skills are to be enhanced among prospective teachers. Present study is aimed at the effectiveness of interpersonal skill training for enhancing the teacher competency of B.Ed Students.
Interpersonal Relationship skills, Teaching Competency.