Effect of Bridge Course for Developing Language Competencies

With a view to evaluating the effect of bridge course for building various competencies among the pre service teachers, the researcher carried out an experimental study. The researcher designed an Online E-test and a Bridge Course which were implemented on the trainees. The major components included in the research were Language Skills, Soft skills and ICT skills. The test and Bridge course were designed keeping in mind these components. Two English medium teacher training institutions were selected randomly for the research. A pre test on Professional Competency was implemented online and then a Bridge course of 30 sessions were executed to the experimental group. The professional competency means the basic skills to bridge a gap between their specialization and teacher training course such as language skills, soft skills and basic ICT skills. The researcher also observed and conducted a feedback at the end of the research from the trainees. It was found from the study that the students built their professional competencies through this Bridge course. It was also observed during the research that exposure plays vital role in developing individual and professional competencies. The research paper also talks about best activities graded by the students in improving their lacunas.