Personality types of university teachers impact teaching ethics.

Abstract

Background: University teachers are responsible for educating and training students, which requires a strong ethical framework to guide their behavior and decision-making. Teaching ethics has become an integral part of the training and development of teachers, as it is essential to establish a code of conduct and ensure the observance of ethical behavior in the classroom. This study aimed to explore the correlation between teaching ethics and personality types of university teachers.

Methodology: The research was conducted on a sample of 100 university teachers, who completed the Teaching Ethics Scale (TES) and the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).

Results: The results showed a significant positive correlation between teaching ethics and personality types, specifically the traits of extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness.

Conclusion: The findings of this study have significant implications for the recruitment and training of university teachers, emphasizing the importance of aligning ethical values and personality traits with the teaching profession.