By Prof. Liwayway Memije-Cruz

Personality Development for Teachers

What is a Teacher?

Teacher is the vital part of the educational system.

Personality

Personality doesn’t mean just the characteristics and appearance of a person which grows and develops as age proceeds

It needs constant self-direction towards sincerity, personal integrity, sociability, courtesy, morality, wisdom etc. These characteristics should be a part of one’s teacher life. They are the necessary ingredients of a successful teacher.

What is personality development?

enhancing and grooming one’s outer and inner self to bring about a positive change to your life.

includes boosting one’s confidence, improving communication and language speaking abilities, widening one’s scope of knowledge, developing certain hobbies or skills, learning fine etiquettes and manners, adding style and grace to the way one looks, talks and walks and overall imbibing oneself with positivity, liveliness and peace.

Why Personality Development?

The managements are emphasizing on the quality behavior and focusing personality development of teachers as they are the links of trust between parents and the school. Parents communicate with teachers to judge their wards activities and progress in school.

The personality of a teacher just doesn’t play crucial role on students in enhancing their growth and development but it builds confidence among the parents.

Teachers act as a brand ambassador of particular school.

branding of an educational institution is in the hands of teachers in maintaining parental and children relationship.

Mind Projections for Personality Development of Teachers:

Communication Skills:

 communication and presentation skills are critical in teaching and as well as in communicating with the parents 

Trustworthiness:

The teacher enhances the faith and trustworthiness of the parents towards the institution/school.

Morals:

Teacher’s level of moral has a direct influence on student achievement and learning.

Teachers need to adopt a mutual helping attitude with parents to meet their expectations in bringing up their child.

Teacher need to be active, optimistic, convincing and committed to win the faith of parent’s and create joyful working atmosphere at the institution.

Motivation:

Appropriate and planned teaching behavior is the key to motivating pupils/students.

Every teacher has to keep motivating their pupils/students to succeed in academics and in life.

Teachers need to be self motivated.

Few tips to develop aura or charm:

Think Positive

“Get going. Move forward. Aim High. Plan a takeoff. Don't just sit on the runway and hope someone will come along and push the airplane. It simply won't happen. Change your attitude and gain some altitude. Believe me, you'll love it up here.” ― Donald J. Trump

Smile

And smile some more. It adds to your face value and to your personality as well.

Read loudly

This will help in communicating fluently.

“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” ― Charles William Elliot

Take good care of your health, dress well, be neat and organized.

“A fit, healthy body - that is the best fashion statement” - Jess C. Scott

Do not live a monotonous life

Be creative and do something new all the time. Nothing bigger than the joy of creative satisfaction.

Follow table manners and dining etiquettes.

Personal Development

enables people to create a good impression about themselves on others;

helps people to build and develop relationships, helps in your career growth and also helps to improve your financial needs.

Thank you!