Effects of Academic Stress on B.Ed. Teacher Trainees and Suggestions

Abstract

In today’s era, academic stress is a significant concern among teacher trainees in Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) programs. The academic workload, teaching practice, and examination pressure are some of the causes of academic stress. This study investigates the effects of academic stress on B.Ed. teacher trainees using the "Academic Stress Level Tool.”, prepared by the researcher. The data was collected from 64 teacher trainees. The findings reveal that a significant number teacher trainees experience moderate levels of stress, affecting their performance, well-being, and motivation. The paper concludes with practical suggestions for reducing academic stress among teacher trainees.