Abstract
Output of education largely depends on input made by the potential of learner. But
anxiety of potential learner make it difficult to invest himself fully in academic and
other related activities, Environment of learning, aptitude of learners', tutor,
resource person and peer group have significant role in determining of anxiety
level of the learner. This study investigates the anxiety level of MPhil Education
students of Allama Iqbal Open University Islamabad, Pakistan at entrance level in
the programme. Study was delimited to sessions 2008 to 2009. Rating scale was
used as tool. Findings of the study include that: on receiving study material
students interest increased, motivated feeling of relationship with university, while
impaired hearing, impaired vision and over eating were symptoms of anxiety. It is
recommended that an introductory positive orientation letter may be served to the
students with mailing package, first session of workshop may be devoted to anxiety
relaxation techniques, anxiety level of students may also be assessed after first
semester so remedial treatment may be employed to the needy students.
Key Words: anxiety, generalized anxiety order, psychological symptom, phobia,
distance education.
Dr. Muhammad Javed Iqbal. (2010) Investigation into Anxiety Level of M.Phil Students of Allama Iqbal Open University at Entry Level , Journal of Elementary Education, Volume-20, Issue-2.
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