Personality Types and Teaching Styles Among Social Science Teachers in University of Bohol, Tagbilaran City

Abstract

The study intended to determine the personality types and teaching styles of the Social Science teachers at the University of Bohol, Tagbilaran City, for the Academic Year 2018-2019. This study utilized a quantitative research method using a descriptive-correlational pattern from standard questionnaires adapted and modified from The Big Five Inventory (BFI) by Goldberg and the Teaching Style Inventory (TSI) by Dunn and Dunn. The data gathered were treated, analyzed, and interpreted. The result showed that the respondents had very high agreeableness, high conscientiousness, high openness to experience, high extraversion, and low neuroticism. Their teaching style used in the significant elements of teaching was generally somewhat individualized. It was found that there was an essential relationship between teachers’ personality types and their teaching styles. This study concluded that University of Bohol Social Science teachers was easily distracted and could be somewhat careless, and tended to be disorganized most of the time. However, they were reliable workers, did a thorough job, and persevered until the task was completed all the time. The respondents could be cold and aloof and tend to find fault with others most of the time and sometimes be rude to others, and could start quarrels with others all the time. However, they had a forgiving nature and were considerate and kind to almost everyone. They could be tense most of the time and could be moody at certain times. However, they never felt depressed and were relaxed, and could handle stress well at certain times. The study results would serve as a basis and recommendation for any intervention program for the benefit of the University of Bohol Social Science teachers.