The Importance of Social Abilities in Teaching Practice

Abstract

The paper presents the results of an evaluation conducted in the Educational Sciences Department of Lucian Blaga University in Sibiu on the interpersonal interaction style and assertiveness of students attending psycho-pedagogical studies, starting in the school-year 2011-2012, and evaluation is still in progress. The research focused on students having accomplished the theoretical stage of their training, before starting the teaching practice stage, compared to those who have already had finished this stage, intending to identify any visible improvement. On the other hand, the research attempts to identify characteristics of interpersonal interaction style and assertiveness shown by teachers with a certain experience in educational activities, and compare the interaction patterns in order to properly evaluate the directions for further training requested.