The Concept of Teacher,s Personality in Shaping Student,s Characters

The personality of teachers is very essential in developing students' characters. However, the concept of teachers' personality is a subjective concept. This study aims to recommend the concept of teachers' personality in nurturing student characters through a literature review analysis. This study indicates that there are six key elements in the teachers' personality; they are application of affection values, role model of noble akhlak, mastery of knowledge, self-motivation, leadership skills and sincerity. Each element has its own roles in ensuring that teachers are able to improve the students' personality. The effects of high personality can also give students a deep understanding of what is being taught and it can attract students and teachers to interact easily with each other.