International Journal of Education and Psychological Research

(Print and Online Peer Reviewed Journal)


Print - ISSN: 2349 - 0853
e - ISSN: 2279 - 0179

VOLUME 2 - ISSUE 3

(September 2013)

Effect of Interpersonal Relationship on Attitude of Teacher Educators – An Empirical Study


Authors: Geeta Rani, Dr M K Tyagi

Pages: 1-5

Abstract:

To communicate effectively with the students, colleagues or the superiors, strong Interpersonal skills are very much important for any teacher. Moreover, the zeal to get excellence in the profession requires a very strong positive attitude in the teachers. The degree to which teachers possess interpersonal skills could be pivotal in the creation of academic climate, students’ performance along with several other initiatives for the betterment and smooth functioning of the academic activities at the institute, which are conducive to the overall success of the institute. Unfortunately, research findings are very limited in clarifying interpersonal relationship and its effect on the attitude of the teachers. Present paper conducts an empirical study on relationship between the interpersonal skills and the attitude of teachers. Study found that good interpersonal relationship impact positively on the attitude of the teacher educators. Therefore it is essential to have strong interpersonal relationship for the teachers especially teacher educators.