Role of Teachers in the Character Development of Students

Findings from a Systematic Review

Authors

  • Nouman Maqbool Rao Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, Superior University, Lahore – Pakistan https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6416-9230
  • Ch. Abdul Rehman (PhD) Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, Superior University, Lahore – Pakistan
  • Sami Ullah Bajwa (PhD) Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, Superior University, Lahore – Pakistan
  • Nadia Nasir (PhD) Chaudhary Abdul Rahman Business School (CARBS), Superior University, Lahore – Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48112/aessr.v4i4.935

Abstract

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This systematic literature review establishes teachers' interactions in developing character among students in learning institutions. Through a comprehensive analysis of 30 studies published between 2014 and 2024, the review identifies four primary clusters of teacher influence: cultural and religious, discipline, leadership, moral development, and social development. The results indicate that teachers are the primary shapers of character and more than educators: They are the enablers, the navigators, and the helpers of character. The review also shows the general difficulty in character education and how the study highlights the need to focus on culture, use appropriate punishment/ reward interventions, innovative leadership, and equilibrium in moral development. However, the effectiveness of the instructional efforts in essentialist character education has been evidenced by challenges like teachers’ preparation and cultural diversity. Lastly, this review discusses the consequences of social integration, future research, and practical work in education. It emphasises the importance of subsequent research and policy initiatives focused on teacher preparation for character education in the context of increasing challenges and diversification in contemporary schools.

Keywords:

Character development, Contemporary schools, PRISMA, Role of teachers, Systematic review

Author Biographies

Nouman Maqbool Rao,

He is a Research Scholar at the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, Superior University in Lahore – Pakistan. He received his M.Phil. Degree in Business Administration from Preston University in Islamabad – Pakistan.

Ch. Abdul Rehman (PhD),

He is a Professor at the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, Superior University in Lahore – Pakistan. He obtained his Doctorate Degree in Human Resource Management from Middlesex University in London – United Kingdom.

Sami Ullah Bajwa (PhD),

He is a Professor at the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, Superior University in Lahore – Pakistan. He obtained his Doctorate Degree in Business Administration from University of Management and Technology in Lahore – Pakistan.

Nadia Nasir (PhD),

She is a Professor at Chaudhary Abdul Rahman Business School (CARBS), Superior University in Lahore – Pakistan. She obtained her Doctorate Degree in Business Administration from Superior University in Lahore – Pakistan.

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Rao, N. M., Rehman, C. A., Bajwa, S. U., & Nasir, N. (2024). Role of Teachers in the Character Development of Students: Findings from a Systematic Review. Academy of Education and Social Sciences Review, 4(4), 575–594. https://doi.org/10.48112/aessr.v4i4.935

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