Identifying the characteristics of a teacher as an authority
Identifying the characteristics of a teacher as an authority

Summary/Abstract: In the contemporary classroom teachers assume a variety of different roles, reflecting such factors as the teacher’s personal attitudes, beliefs, the specificity of the institution, and the personal view of teaching. One of the roles that seems to be especially significant is the role of an authority, which for some may even be considered as something more than just another role to perform. Being the authority requires not only a definite set of features, but also a specific approach to learners and oneself. This is why, the main aim of the study was to find out which teacher characteristics were considered essential while adopting the role of an authority. When becoming an authority, teachers need to develop a unique relationship with their learners, based on mutual trust and respect, which is why the additional aim of the article and the study was to find out which of the selected teacher’s personality traits were considered by learners to be indispensable in becoming an authority.

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