Exploring The Effect of Teacher Personality Traits on Engagement, Learning Experience, and Well-Being

Abstract

Introduction: This study was designed with an objective to determine how teachers personality traits influence the active engagement of students of Bacha Khan College of Dentistry in their academic activities.

Material and Methods: The cross-sectional study included 80 dental students to gather responses on their perceptions of teacher personality traits and their effects on various aspects of dental education. The survey consisted of questions related to the impact of teacher personality on engagement learning experience and wellbeing. Specific teacher personality traits, such as friendliness, approachability, and clarity in communication, were also assessed for their role in facilitating effective communication.

Results: This study's findings indicate that teachers' personalities have a major impact on the educational experiences of dentistry students. Positive teachers' traits were reported by a vast majority of students (87.5%) to have increased their motivation and involvement. 95% of students said that having effective communication with teachers improved their overall learning experiences. Furthermore, a noteworthy percentage (78.75%) felt that their teacher's personality affected their emotional health while they were studying dentistry, emphasizing the significance of these characteristics. Additionally, 90% of students reported that they could easily communicate with teachers who had favourable personality attributes. The most desired teacher personality features in terms of communication were friendliness (56.25%) and approachability (45%), while encouraging (61.25%) and supporting (68.75%) qualities.

Conclusion: This study emphasizes how important teacher personality traits are to dental education, particularly emphasizing the value of friendliness, approachability, and clear communication in enhancing learning experiences and effective teacher-student interaction. Students highly value specific personality attributes like encouragement, support, and high standards, recognizing their importance in providing comfort and motivation during challenging academic periods.