3.3.4 Positive and Negative Qualities in Teachers

Positive Qualities

Negative Qualities

1.

Open-minded, inquiring, broad.

Narrow, dogmatic, not hungry for truth.

2.

Accurate, thorough, discerning.

Indefinite, superficial, lazy.

3.

Judicious, balanced, fair.

Prejudiced, led by likes and dislikes.

4.

Original, independent, resourceful.

Dependent, imitative, subservient.

5.

Decisive, possessing convictions.

Uncertain, wavering, undecided.

6.

Cheerful, joyous, optimistic.

Gloomy, morose, pessimistic, bitter.

7.

Amiable, friendly, agreeable.

Repellent, unsociable, disagreeable.

8.

Democratic, broadly sympathetic.

Snobbish, self-centered, exclusive.

9.

Tolerant, sense of humor, generous.

Opinionated, dogmatic, intolerant.

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Kind, courteous, tactful.

Cruel, rude, untactful.

11.

Tractable, co-operative, teachable.

Stubborn, not able to work with others.

12.

Loyal, honorable, dependable.

Disloyal, uncertain dependability.

13.

Executive, forceful, vigorous.

Uncertain, weak, not capable.

14.

High ideals, worthy, exalted.

Low standards, base, contemptible.

15.

Modest, self-effacing.

Egotistical, vain, autocratic.

16.

Courageous, daring, firm.

Overcautious, weak, vacillating.

17.

Honest, truthful, frank, sincere.

Low standards of honor and truth.

18.

Patient, calm, equable.

Irritable, excitable, moody.

19.

Generous, open-hearted, forgiving.

Stingy, selfish, resentful.

20.

Responsive, congenial.

Cold, repulsive, uninviting.

21.

Punctual, on schedule, capable.

Tardy, usually behindhand, incapable.

22.

Methodical, consistent, logical.

Haphazard, desultory, inconsistent.

23.

Altruistic, given to service.

Indifferent, not socially minded.

24.

Refined, alive to beauty, artistic.

Coarse, lacking aesthetic quality.

25.

Self-controlled, decision, purpose.

Suggestible, easily led, uncertain.

26.

Good physical carriage, dignity.

Lack of poise, ill posture, no grace.

27.

Taste in attire, cleanliness, pride.

Careless in dress, frumpy, no pride.

28.

Face smiling, voice pleasant.

Somber expression, voice unpleasant.

29.

Physical endurance, vigor, strength.

Quickly tired, weak, sluggish.

30.

Spiritual responsiveness, strong.

Spiritually weak, inconstant, uncertain.

31.

Prayer life warm, satisfying.

Prayer cold, formal, little comfort.

32.

Religious certainty, peace, quiet.

Conflict, strain, uncertainty.

33.

Religious experience expanding.

Spiritual life static or losing force.

34.

God a near, inspiring reality.

God distant, unreal, hard of approach.

35.

Power to win others to religion.

Influence little or negative.

36.

Interest in Bible and religion.

Little concern for religion and Bible.

37.

Religion makes life fuller and richer.

Religion felt as a limitation.

38.

Deeply believe great fundamentals.

Lacking in foundations for faith.

39.

Increasing triumph over sin.

Too frequent falling before temptation.

40.

Religious future hopeful.

Religious growth uncertain.