© 2017 JETIR June 2017, Volume 4, Issue 6 www.jetir.org (ISSN-2349-5162) JETIR1706113 Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR) www.jetir.org 616 A Study of Andragogical and Pedagogical Orientations of Student Teachers of B.Ed. Programme Tulika Gupta Research scholar, University School of Education, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Dwarka, New Delhi, India Email: tulikabansal.gie@gmail.com Prof. Dhananjay Joshi Professor, University School of Education, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Dwarka, New Delhi Abstract: The present study investigated the educational orientations (i.e., andragogic or pedagogic) of student teachers’ and teacher educators of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (Delhi), Maharshi Dayanand University (Rohtak, Haryana) and Chaudhary Charan Singh University (Uttar Pradesh). The study was delimited to the investigation of educational orientations of student teachers’ and teacher educators of B.Ed. (Bachelors of Education) programme only. The study employs mixed methodology (both quantitative and qualitative) research design based on Sequential Explanatory design. Data was collected through questionnaire and interview schedules. The findings of the study showed that student teachers of B.Ed. programme have andragogic orientation, Key Terms: Educational Orientation; Andragogy; Pedagogy; Teacher Education; Student Teacher. I. INTRODUCTION “I never teach my pupils. I only attempt to provide the conditionsin which they can learn.” - Albert Einstein These words of Sir Albert Einstein best describe the teacher who supports learner centered methods of teaching. But such methods are not suitable for every student andfor all the ages. Some learners need to be directed whereas some are self-directed; someneeds external motivation to learn, whereas some are internally motivated to learn; some are made ready to learn whereas some are self-determined to learn. In short, someprefer pedagogical educational orientations whereas some prefers andragogical educational orientations. But the difficulty arises when pedagogical methods and practices are applied in part or in whole to situations that require andragogical dynamics. The current research has been developed on the similar problem. The research is based on the strong opinion that learning among student teachers as adult learners is best achieved when learning is made relevant, when their opinions, views and experiences are considered; and when learning is geared towards meeting their physical, intellectual, psychological, social and emotional needs; and they are treated with respect. It is the objective of current research to investigate whether this premise guides, teacher education practices in colleges of education. The research seeksto explore the educational orientations of student teachers in the colleges of education. II. RATIONALE OF THE STUDY The research is based on the assumption that “The way an adult learn is different fromthe way a child learns”. Student in B.Ed. Programme of Teacher Education Institutes (TEIs) are usually adults who have passed their graduations or post graduations and are usually above 19 years of age. According to Indian Majority Act 1875, a person attains majority when he/she attains the age of 18 years. At this age, they bring with them various learning needs and their instructional process must emphasis helping the students to become more self-directed learners. The current research aims to find out the educational orientations preferred by the students at this age. And by doing so it will investigate how student teachers experience the learning and teaching process as carried out by the educators. III. OBJECTIVE To find out the educational orientation of student teachers in the teacher education institutions. IV. HYPOTHESES There is no significance difference between andragogic and pedagogic orientations of the student teachers in the teacher education institutions. V. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY The present study employs mixed methodology (both quantitative and qualitative) research design based on Sequential Explanatory design.