CHAPTER FOUR

ROLE OF TEACHERS AS ADMINISTRATIVE/ACADEMIC LEADERS

26. Inspiration :

Teacher should be able to inspire subordinates by exemplary character or behaviour and show unalloyed commitment to the demands of their offices.

27. Motivation :

Teachers should give necessary incentives to subordinates to empower them to advance and excel in their professional careers.

28. Personality :

Teachers should exhibit charisma, foresight, justice, empathy, self-respect, selflessness, honesty, consistency, moral-uprightness, etc in their services.

29. Objectivity :

Teachers should not do anything that would bring down the dignity of the profession. They should exhibit fairness without fear or favour in the discharge of their professional duties.

30. Democratic behaviour :

Teachers should promote group decision - making process in their organizations or groups.

31: Academic development :

For the academic heads, teachers should keep abreast of developments in theory and practice of education around the world and actively participate in research and development within the profession and motivate subordinates to do same.

32. Ensuring all round development of learners :

Teachers should ensure all round development of learners, through a good mix of curricular and co-curricular activities.

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