• Swami Bodhisattwananda
• Dr. Santanu Bhattacharya

ABSTRACT Success in the teaching profession is largely influenced by teacher’s attitude towards their profession, also relies on the several factors such as job satisfaction, interest, and teaching experience etc. greatly influence job commitment. Studies also show that intelligence, attitude, and academic achievement significantly affect a teacher's competence. This study aims to determine the attitude of student teachers towards teaching practice and its impact on their performance. This study investigates the attitudes of teachers at different levels, including Nursery, Primary, Secondary, and Senior Secondary, towards their teaching profession using an attitude scale. The study uses a quantitative approach, employing a survey method. The population includes 100 teachers from 5 private schools in Agartala City, with 25 Nursery Teachers, 25 Primary Teachers, 25 Secondary Teachers, and 25 Senior Secondary Teachers as sample. The self-constructed attitude scale, consisting of 30 five-point questions, was used. Data was collected through surveys and interviews with teachers, who were given a standard questionnaire to gather their views. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistical methods such as mean, standard deviation, and frequency distribution. The study explores the relationship between teachers, students, and their attitudes in private schools. It aims to determine the impact of these attitudes on teaching and performance. Factors such as accessibility and facilities provided by schools play a significant role in shaping the attitudes of teachers. The study also aims to assess the significance of these attitudes in the current status and practices of school-based teaching. Overall, the study aims to reveal the overall performance of private school teachers. This study examines the impact of attitudes and performance of private school teachers in Agartala. The findings offer valuable insights into attitudinal issues in teachers. However, the study is limited to private school teachers, highlighting the potential for differences in factors affecting attitudes across different education system levels. Future research should explore the effects of attitudes on student progression and development, considering a wider range of schools and stages. The findings can provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by private school teachers.

Attitude, teaching profession, performance, private schools

"ATTITUDE OF PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS OF AGARTALA TOWARDS TEACHING PROFESSION", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no.f388-f398, September-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409572.pdf

"ATTITUDE OF PRIVATE SCHOOL TEACHERS OF AGARTALA TOWARDS TEACHING PROFESSION", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no. ppf388-f398, September-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409572.pdf