EXPLORING THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS AS ETHICAL ROLE MODELS ON THE ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS AT INTERMEDIATE LEVEL

Abstract

This research paper investigates the influence of teachers as ethical role models on the academic and personal development of college students at intermediate level. Recognizing that teachers significantly shape students’ academic performance and ethical frameworks; this study aims to explore how students perceive and are affected by the ethical behaviour of their educators. This quantitative research paper explores the influence of teachers as ethical role models on the academic and personal development of college students. The study aims to assess the relationship between students' perceptions of their teachers' ethical behaviour and various outcomes related to academic performance and character traits. Data will be collected through structured surveys distributed to a sample of college students at an intermediate level of 500 students across multiple educational institutions.

The survey will include Likert-scale questions designed to measure students’ perceptions of their teachers' ethical conduct, as well as self-reported measures of academic motivation, engagement, and achievement. Additionally, the survey will evaluate students' development of key character traits such as integrity, responsibility, and empathy.

Statistical analyses will be performed to identify significant correlations between the perceived ethical behaviour of teachers and student academic and personal development outcomes. The research is expected to demonstrate that students who view their teachers as ethical role models are more likely to exhibit higher levels of academic motivation and positive personal development. This study seeks to provide empirical insights into the critical role of ethical teaching in shaping students’ academic success and moral development. The findings will contribute to the discourse on effective educational practices and inform recommendations for enhancing teacher training programs to emphasize the importance of ethical modelling in the classroom.