The characteristics of charismatic teacher as a model of effective teacher

Abstract

The aim of this paper was describing and explaining charisma and charismatic teacher’s characteristics. Contrary to the common belief that sees charisma as Weird and congenital concept, this paper explains that charisma is not limited to certain individuals but it relates to special behavior and speech that can be learnt and taught. In Neo charismatic view (insight), charisma is characterized mostly by the ability to understand others and communicate with them, having altruism, having the ability of eloquence and in general being able to influence others. To analyze the concept of charisma, the concept analysis method and to present the concept of a charismatic teacher, the conception development method has been used. For this purpose, after describing charisma and its components, the characteristics of effective and charismatic teachers have been explained. The behavioral characteristics include items such as having passion for teaching, the ability to listen well, having a sense of humor, and to communicate effectively with students. With regard to speech, having rhetoric and oratory skills such as proper using of metaphor and simile, using story for better understanding and creating the image and perception via speech and mental visualization have been mentioned.

Keywords

• charisma
• effective teachers
• charismatic teacher