Personality Development for Teachers

By Prof. Liwayway Memije-Cruz

What is a Teacher?

Teacher is the vital part of the

educational system.
Personality

Personality doesnt 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 ones teacher life. They are the necessary
ingredients of a successful teacher.
What is personality development?

enhancing and grooming ones outer and inner self to bring

about a positive change to your life.
includes boosting ones confidence, improving
communication and language speaking abilities, widening
ones 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 doesnt 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:
Teachers 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
parents 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!