Exploring Rapport of NTS and Non-NTS Teachers: A Perception of School Heads in Bagh (AJK)

Abstract

The study planned to explore the perceptions of heads about the rapport between NTS and non NTS-based teachers. NTS was adopted in AJK in 2016 and gained popularity among the masses. People appreciate the government of AJK for this step. However, it is needed to study the impact of NTS in educational institutions. With this background, this significant talk of the town is explored in this research study. The study was executed in the district of Bagh Azad, Kashmir. The study was quantitative. There were heads, including AEOs, teachers, and students of the primary schools, who were the sample of the study. A total of 450 respondents were selected through convenient sampling. A tool developed by the researcher to collect the data. Experts validated this tool. The study finds that teachers recruited through the National Testing Service (NTS) are performing well as compared to non-NTS teachers. These teachers found disciplined, regular, and punctual to teach their classes. It is recommended that government of AJK should continue the NTS recruitment. This testing service proved to be a trust-building phenomenon among youth and the masses.