Teacher Personality Competencies as Character Model of Elementary School Students

Abstract

This research was conducted because of the many cases that occurred regarding moral decline committed by teachers as educators. The formulation of the problem in this study is how the teacher's personality competence is an example of the character of elementary school students. The purpose of this study was to describe the personality competencies of teachers as character models of elementary school students. The research method used was a survey with quantitative descriptive analysis. To collecting data, we used closed and open-ended questionnaires. The sample of this study used non-probability volunteer sampling with a total of 94 teachers and 344 students as respondents. To validating the instrument, we used expert judgment. This research data analysis using descriptive analysis. The results of this study indicate that: the teacher's personality competence is in the very high category. This proves that the teacher has mastered the aspects of personality competencies that must be possessed by the teacher. Through the teacher's mastery of the teacher's personality competence, it shows that the teacher has a very important role to develop the character of elementary school students.

Assessing ideal teacher’s personality: Students’ perspective and expectations

“…Personal competence is an individual ability that reflects a solid personality, is authoritative, becomes a role model for students, is responsible and has a noble character [16], [17]. The teacher's personality can change or shape the positive nature of students [18]. This change is by considering that students are imitators while teachers are considered ideal figures worthy of emulation to apply positive feelings [8], [19].…”

“…This change is by considering that students are imitators while teachers are considered ideal figures worthy of emulation to apply positive feelings [8], [19]. Therefore, the personality of a teacher is one of the determinants of successful learning [18], [20]. A role models with positive characters could impact the learning vibe and engagement, and it is presumed that the students will followed with the better vibe, spirit and motivation [21].…”

“…Based on the ideas, the teacher's personality indirectly impacts the students, the learning environment and society. This impact will determine the student's academic outcome and, more comprehensively, their character, perceptions, belief, meaning of life and other nurturant effects [18], [30], [31]. So, a positive character teacher positively affects student character building regarding behavior, appearance, attitudes, and habits.…”