THE POWER OF PEDAGOGICAL PERSONA: EXPLORING THE IMPACT OF TEACHER PERSONALITY ON EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Teachers and facilitators play a very critical role in shaping the lives of their students. While their knowledge and expertise are very much essential; the impact of a teacher's personality on teaching and learning should not be underestimated. Research has shown that a teacher's personality traits can significantly influence students' motivation, engagement, and overall academic success. This paperhighlights the four coordinate of a teachers' personality that influence what goes on in the classroom and the desire behavior expected to enhance inclusivity and diversity in the classroom and the school setting at large.