Relationship Between Knowledge and Awareness of ICT Among The B.Ed Teacher Trainees in Thanjavur Distract

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) plays a vital role in improving the quality of teaching and learning in the modern educational system. the present study aimed to examine the relationship between knowledge and awareness of ICT among B.Ed teacher trainees in Thanjavur District. The study adopted the normative survey method. A representative sample of B.Ed teacher trainees from various colleges in Thanjavur District was selected using appropriate sampling techniques. Data were collected through a standardized questionnaire designed to measure the level of ICT knowledge and awareness among the trainees. The findings revealed that a majority (66.0%) of the trainees possess a moderate level of knowledge and awareness of ICT, while 18.7% have a low level and only 15.3% have a high level. Significant differences were found based on gender, subject specialisation, and locality. Female trainees performed better than male trainees, science subject trainees outperformed arts trainees, and urban trainees showed higher levels of ICT knowledge and awareness than their rural counterparts. The study highlights the need for strengthened and practice-oriented ICT training in B.Ed programmes, especially for arts and rural trainees. Enhancing both awareness and practical knowledge of ICT will better equip future teachers to integrate technology effectively in classrooms. The results of the study provide useful insights for teacher educators, curriculum planners, and policymakers to design targeted interventions for developing digitally competent teachers.