Characteristic of a Successful Teacher
Personality is the sum of one’s personal
characteristic of a successful teacher. It is one’s identity.
Teacher, more than any other professional are more
momentarily subjected to scrutiny, to the minutes detail
and observation by those they associate with. Teacher
are judge more strictly than other professional. The
personality they project determines the impression they
make upon students and colleagues. Their poise,
bearing, manner of dressing and facial expression has
an impact on their interactions with students.
Personality maybe described as authoritarian weak,
dynamic or magnetic. Teacher’s personality must be
natural and genuine that is devoid of pretenses and
artificially. They must be consistent, true and authentic.
Here are personal qualities of teacher that are worth
mentioning;
Resourceful- full of initiative and good at problem-
solving especially in difficult situations.
Intelligent- the ability to learn facts and skills and
apply them especially when this ability is highly
developed.
Considerate- mindful of the needs, wishes, and
feeling of others.
Buoyancy- the ability to recover quickly from
disappointment or failure cheerfulness or optimism.
Objectivity- the ability to perceive or describe
something without being influence by personal
emotions or prejudices.
Drive- showing an ability to think, learn or respond
quickly.
Dominance- control or command wielded over
others prime importance, effectiveness or
prominence.
Attractive- pleasing in appearance or manner.
Emotional Stability- the capacity to maintain one’s
emotional balance under stressful circumstances.
Reliability- the ability to be relied on or depended on
as for accuracy, honesty or achievement.
Enthusiastic- teacher often spices the class with
excitement, enjoyment and anticipation, engages
student to participate, and stimulate them to
explore.
Gregarious- teacher must be sociable, friendly or
enjoying the company of others
