The Image of a University Teacher Perceived by the Studentsof Specialization Pre-School and Early School Education

Abstract

The social and political transformations in Poland after the year 1989 have influenced all spheres oflife, including educational system. The job of the social group working in this sector is particularlyimportant in the light of changes taking place not only in economy and technology, but also in the worldof values. Teachers are facing new challenges, which are defined by contemporary pedeutology.Systemic change requires transformations in higher education, which focus, among others, onacademic staff. The university teachers are expected to become initiators and architects of transformations in educational reality. They should be characterized by authority based on professionalismand competence, have humanistic oriented personality, which manifests in the ability to respectstudents as well as other educational partners. They should be able to create interest among youngpeople and be able to win them over. They should also be characterized by creative and active attitude and responsibility. Pedeutology literature emphasizes also the role of a university teacher indevelopment of contemporary system of knowledge and values, as well as in development of personality of students. Their social and communication skills are particularly emphasized in this scope.As far as this publication is concerned, the aim of the study is to determine which features regarding personality, professionalism and attitude of the university teachers are decisive for theirimage perceived by the students at the faculty of Pedagogy, specialization „Integrated Pre-schooland Early School Education”. The research uses the method of diagnostic survey with the use ofsurvey questionnaire.