WHAT DOES THE TEACHER LOOK LIKE NOWADAYS?

Abstract

The present study discusses the relevance of interpersonal and intrapersonal attributes of teachers for the efficacy of teaching in the context of responding to the challenge of educating students for a society facing ongoing changes at an extreme pace. It offers a qualitative analyses of data obtained from 18 participants' reflective essays drafted at the beginning and the end of their ITE courses. Data was coded and analysed by four independent researchers. The results showed a clear reference to certain personal qualities of teachers. The categories identified are discussed in relation to previous studies on emotional intelligence and empathy, reflexivity and positive expectations in class.

Keywords

• ITE
• Interpersonal and intrapersonal attributes
• Mental picture
• Educational challenges nowadays
• Emotional intelligence
• Reflexivity