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The teacher's personality
Submitted by TE Editor on 12 January, 2004 - 13:00
Hello!
I would like to know your opinion on the role of a teacher in the classroom and the way their personality influences the teaching and learning process.
Being a teacher and a student as well, I realise how important
the image of the teacher is to students. And every time I enter the classroom
I keep in mind three methodological rules: look, sound and speak like a
professional. However, I never draw a clear cut line between myself and my
students and convince them that they are my partners, not only students. But
some teachers forget their role in the classroom and abuse their duties of a
teacher and enjoy mocking students. I was the victim of such teachers more
than once and I felt really embarrassed. Of course, I could defend myself but
it didn't diminish the problem of such teachers. I came to the conclusion
that personality of a teacher deeply influences the teaching process. So I
would like you to share your opinion on the above mentioned problem.
Thanks. What's your opinion? Is there an ideal teacher personality? Would the students be better off without a teacher? Should teachers simply be themselves? Does it depend on the age of the students? Contact us
This question is from Farida, Azerbaijan
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Submitted on 20 March, 2008 - 03:20
Gary Stobbs, China
In answer to the question about the teacher's personality effecting the lesson I would like to give some advice that I have found to be true in most cases from working in schools for the last 18 years and as an English teacher in China for the last of those "If you want your students to perform then you must perform for them" By that I mean you always give your best and if you need to demonstrate a word by acting like a fool then act the fool. If it needs you to very carefully explain something then that is what you do. You must allow them to be "able to talk" to you because that is what they need. And if you want to be a critic then find a different job
In answer to the question about the teacher's personality effecting the lesson I would like to give some advice that I have found to be true in most cases from working in schools for the last 18 years and as an English teacher in China for the last of those "If you want your students to perform then you must perform for them" By that I mean you always give your best and if you need to demonstrate a word by acting like a fool then act the fool. If it needs you to very carefully explain something then that is what you do. You must allow them to be "able to talk" to you because that is what they need. And if you want to be a critic then find a different job
Tjang Kian Liong, Indonesia
I would like to write something about a teacher's personality. I agree that a teacher should have a nice personality that will make the learning processes interesting and enjoyable.
A teacher should always learn to speak in a more attractive way,
manipulating his own voice (articulation, intonation, loudness, speed, etc.),
his own eye-contact, his own body movements and postures.
A teacher should learn to appear nicely, dressed in simple but
suitable garments, and wear suitable ornamental accessories.
A teacher should plan and build interesting activities, and
conduct those activities using clear instructions.
A teacher should also build students confidence by positive
encouragement -- avoiding critisism and blame.
When students like the teacher, they will learn better and more
readily.
Bob Bajirioghene, Nigeria
I would like to contribute concerning the teachers personality and how it affects the student or the pupil.
Bob Bajirioghene, Nigeria
I would like to contribute concerning the teachers personality and how it affects the student or the pupil.
read somewhere that a teacher is the one who gives just a piece
of himself or herself to the student. To do this, he must have at his
fingertips a good grasp of his subject matter and realise that the first day,
the very first day in class is crucial. The impression made that day is what
constitutes a large chunk of what the teacher would impart on the student or
pupil.
Dr Leena Thomas, India
It is rather important that the teacher is friendly - this helps them to open up
S/he must be sure of her/his subject -you need their respect
You must motivate -very important. in learning English
Some control is essential
Never mock or discourage
Bring out the best
Aysegul, Turkey
I also believe our personality influences students. If you show tolerence they begin to make noise and don't listen to you. If you shout at them then they join the lesson for only they are afraid of you.This is not a good thing.I want to enjoy the lesson while I am teaching. I don't want to threaten them but sometimes they force you.
H.Shaefi, Assistance Professor of English as Second language, Libya
Hello, I am a teacher in one of Libya's Universities, actually to the first year students. Concerning the teacher personality , it is very important in controlling the lessons and the learning process.
Dr Leena Thomas, India
It is rather important that the teacher is friendly - this helps them to open up
S/he must be sure of her/his subject -you need their respect
You must motivate -very important. in learning English
Some control is essential
Never mock or discourage
Bring out the best
Aysegul, Turkey
I also believe our personality influences students. If you show tolerence they begin to make noise and don't listen to you. If you shout at them then they join the lesson for only they are afraid of you.This is not a good thing.I want to enjoy the lesson while I am teaching. I don't want to threaten them but sometimes they force you.
H.Shaefi, Assistance Professor of English as Second language, Libya
Hello, I am a teacher in one of Libya's Universities, actually to the first year students. Concerning the teacher personality , it is very important in controlling the lessons and the learning process.
I have noticed if the teacher isn't controling the class in a
commanding way, he will lost control on it and the discipline of the class. As
a result, the attention of the students would lessen and the benefits from the
teaching process would be limited.
Therefore, a stong personality is recommended for the language
teacher, besides his competence and knowledge of the language and teaching
methods.
That also results form my observation and my ten -years teaching
experience.
Marwan Muhammad Azzam, Syria
I would like to answer the question about teacher's personality in the class room. As a teacher of English ,once I participated in the second Abu Dhabi Branch Conference of TESOL Arabia under this title: "Connecting the classroom and the community". The main idea was that the best teacher is the one who is like an orchestra conductor ,who gives the instructions and let the pupils perform.This leads us to say that we must increase pupils talking time PTT and reduce teacher talking time TTT.
Harrow English School, UK
Regardless of whether the pupil is a member of a classroom full of pupils or a solitary pupil in a tutorial session, we regard the "relationship" aspect of their contract to be a completely individual situation; class teaching may take place in common but, when a pupils are learning, a private mutual arrangement runs between the teacher and each separate one of his pupils. With this in mind, we submit that the relationship between teacher and pupil should (ideally) incorporate the following:
Marwan Muhammad Azzam, Syria
I would like to answer the question about teacher's personality in the class room. As a teacher of English ,once I participated in the second Abu Dhabi Branch Conference of TESOL Arabia under this title: "Connecting the classroom and the community". The main idea was that the best teacher is the one who is like an orchestra conductor ,who gives the instructions and let the pupils perform.This leads us to say that we must increase pupils talking time PTT and reduce teacher talking time TTT.
Harrow English School, UK
Regardless of whether the pupil is a member of a classroom full of pupils or a solitary pupil in a tutorial session, we regard the "relationship" aspect of their contract to be a completely individual situation; class teaching may take place in common but, when a pupils are learning, a private mutual arrangement runs between the teacher and each separate one of his pupils. With this in mind, we submit that the relationship between teacher and pupil should (ideally) incorporate the following:
1. a craving in the pupil (P) to acquire, as soon as he can,
facts and skills that P is certain the teacher (T) possesses; this craving
should be so strong as to verge on desperation;
2. a conviction, in T, that the principal purpose for his
possession of all his skills and knowledge is for him to make as many other
individuals as possible fully acquainted with a total understanding of those
same facts and skills; and that T's life will have been a total waste if he
should fail to achieve as much as possible of this immediately in respect of
the pupil or pupils now facing him; the desire in T, to do this, should also
amount to a craving;
3. the nature of the relationship between P and T (regardless of
their actual ages) should resemble that between a younger person (represented
by P) enjoying a shared, leisurely activity (for example a rural walk) with a
much-loved and admired avuncular older person (represented by T), during which
activity the two converse comfortably, in good humour, with mutual respect and
a profound sense of fulfilment.
4. we consider that no hypothetical discussion in this context
should consider any situation less than an ideal: contemplation of an inferior
state must strip all purpose or point from the original question posed. Nobody
climbs seriously without wondering about reaching the summit.
Kamran, Pakistan
My opinion about teacher is that they give us the right way of thoughts but whenever a weak student wants to obtain good attention from the teacher then they try to make personal connections. So, if they are of the opposite sex then this kind of involvement is not good.
Kamran, Pakistan
My opinion about teacher is that they give us the right way of thoughts but whenever a weak student wants to obtain good attention from the teacher then they try to make personal connections. So, if they are of the opposite sex then this kind of involvement is not good.
"Being without a teacher is just like the Earth being
without gravity"
Ysabel, Spain
The mainstay of all children's education is the teacher. A school is not only the students, with them there is the teacher and his role in the classroom is very important.
Ysabel, Spain
The mainstay of all children's education is the teacher. A school is not only the students, with them there is the teacher and his role in the classroom is very important.
Teachers do not only teach Maths or Literature, they teach
children other things, as important as how to be a good person for example.
Evidently, a teacher, has to be a personality. I do not think
and, also, I do not agree with the idea that all teachers are similar because
everyone has to be a personality and that has an influence on their students.
The difference between a good or bad teacher depends, many times, on a big or
small school drop-out. If the teacher is not motivated, he transmits his apathy
to the students and when he has a passion for his job that has a positive
consequence on the pupils. They have motivation and go happilyy to school.
Because of that, I think the role of the teacher in classroom is
essential.
Noor
First of all ,I want to thank you for your wonderful topic. You are right in what you said but most teachers teach in a very dull way . The only thing they think about is when they finish.
First of all ,I want to thank you for your wonderful topic. You are right in what you said but most teachers teach in a very dull way . The only thing they think about is when they finish.
Parivash Shoghi, Iran
I think the personality of a teacher is very important. I lived in the U.S.A for fourteen years and I think it affected my personality a lot . I got my bachelor's degree in Austin, Texas. I was always very friendly with my students and they loved it.Because most teachers in Iran are very serious. I believe if a student likes his or her teacher, they will study better.
I think the personality of a teacher is very important. I lived in the U.S.A for fourteen years and I think it affected my personality a lot . I got my bachelor's degree in Austin, Texas. I was always very friendly with my students and they loved it.Because most teachers in Iran are very serious. I believe if a student likes his or her teacher, they will study better.
Submitted on 17 June, 2008 - 12:20
Creativity in the classroom is very impotant . Teachers mut be
creative and innovator in creating an alive atmosphere in the class room.
Considering student's interests in choosing teaching materials also lead to
better class management and excellent
Teacher’s personality
Our characters are our habits NO. 1, 2, 3 and N and we must try
all the time to enforce our good habits I believe a teacher’s personality puts
important effects on his or her students. Students consider us as an exemplary
to justify their own behavior.
Having a strong character and being fair to the students and
not yielding to their unreasonable behavior is a must in controlling our
classes. Students do not like discriminations; even we should have equal
glances at our students regardless of their sexes, boys or girls, whether
talented or untalented.
We should always prepare a situation to induce them to talk and
be comfortable in the class rooms and this is really made if they trust in us.
Good points to remember is that the capacity of students are really different
from one another. We can’t have a formula for all. Some students may take
disadvantage of our kindness, or even smiles in the class and being stern may
sometimes work better.
I conclude this topic by saying that a good knowledgeable and
experienced teacher with good accepted standard behavior who always considers
humanistic morals, can affects the students and they absorb his or her
bad characters unconsciously.
Best wishes
Ali asghar Mazinania
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