Happy Teacher: The Projected Role Model of Social Studies Teacher

Abstract

This research study investigated the ideal role model of the Social Studies teacher. Resolving the issues on the problems that surrounding the teaching of Social Studies subjects attributed to the nature of Social Studies teacher. It employed descriptive-survey method to examine the line of inquiry. A total of two hundred eighty-nine students served as the respondents in the study. The structured survey questionnaire was subject to validation and reliability test. It was structured to identify the ideal personal and professional qualities of Social Studies teacher. Findings showed that the ideal personal qualities of the Social Studies teacher must be sociable, approachable, friendly, and creative. While the professional qualities of the Social Studies teacher must have an in-depth knowledge of the Social Studies Curriculum, creative in classroom management, employ interactive tasks, and competent and fair in assessing student’s learning. Social Studies teacher must embody these qualities to address the need of the leaners of an effective Social Studies teacher.