• Dr. Ranita Banerjee
• Dr. Barnali Mandal

Covid 19 pandemic affected every aspect of learners’ lives irrespective of their age, grade and nature of educational programme pursued. Closure of academic institutions specially impacted the subjects and courses requiring practical and hands-on-experience. The teacher training courses requiring an interactive platform were also largely affected causing academic stress among trainee teachers. In this qualitative survey, researchers investigated the causes of academic stress related to online learning, symptoms of academic stress and how trainee teachers alleviated academic stress. Twenty-three trainee teachers from different B.Ed. institutions participated in this surveyand shared their experience. Difficulty in understanding concepts, examination related technical issues and financial problems were reported as major stressors. Stress symptoms were reflected in the form of behavioural, cognitive, psychological, physical and social changes in lives of trainees. Findings suggest that trainee teachers resort to self-efforts and seek support of parents and peers to relieve their stress. Teacher support was not significant in reducing stress and was less sought by trainees.

COVID 19 pandemic, academic stress, stressors, stress relievers, trainee teachers, online learning

"Academic Stress of B.Ed. Trainee Teachers During Online Learning: Covid 19 Pandemic Scenario", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no.f246-f254, August-2023, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308528.pdf

"Academic Stress of B.Ed. Trainee Teachers During Online Learning: Covid 19 Pandemic Scenario", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.10, Issue 8, page no. ppf246-f254, August-2023, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2308528.pdf