AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF EQUITY AND ETHICS IN RELATION TO SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AMONG B.ED. TRAINEES

The present study examines the relationship between equity, ethics, and social responsibility among B.Ed. trainees. Teacher education plays a vital role in developing socially responsible and ethically committed teachers who can ensure inclusive and fair educational practices. The study adopted a quantitative survey method. A sample of B.Ed. trainees was selected using a random sampling technique. Standardized tools were used to measure equity orientation, ethical values, and social responsibility. Statistical techniques such as mean, standard deviation, correlation, and regression were applied. The findings revealed a significant positive relationship between equity, ethics, and social responsibility. Equity and ethics were found to be significant predictors of social responsibility. The study highlights the need to strengthen ethical and inclusive values in teacher education programs.