What does the teacher look like nowadays? Cover Image

What does the teacher look like nowadays?
What does the teacher look like nowadays?

Author(s): Camelia Rădulescu, Cristian Bucur, Laura Ciolan, Anca Petrescu
Subject(s): Psychology, Educational Psychology, Sociology of Education
Published by: Fundatia Română pentru Inteligenta Afacerii
Keywords: Interpersonal and intrapersonal attributes; Mental picture; Educational challenges nowadays; Emotional intelligence; Reflexivity;

Summary/Abstract: The present study discusses the relevance of interpersonal and intrapersonal attributes of teachers for theefficacy of teaching in the context of responding to the challenge of educating students for a society facingongoing changes at an extreme pace . It offers a qualitative analyses of data obtained from18 participantsreflective essays drafted at the beginning and the end of their ITE courses. Data was coded and analysedby four independent researchers. The results showed a clear reference to certain personal qualities ofteachers. The categories identified are discussed in relation to previous studies on emotional intelligenceand empathy, reflexivity and positive expectations in class.

  • Issue Year: XVII/2015
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 123-127
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: English