Abstract:

The text is an attempt at introducing the issue of teacher communication, in which assertiveness plays an important role. It is extremely rare to pay attention to and write about the use of assertiveness in communication in the context of the teacher's educational functioning. The duties performed make each teacher face the task of skillfully communicating with both the pupils and other staff members so that they can constructively express their requirements and opinions in a way that respects the dignity of both parties. The identification of the elements of assertiveness and communication of the educational partners is the basis for the analysis of the research conducted towards students obtaining teaching qualifications at the Adam Mickiewicz University (AMU in Poland), i.e. potential teachers. Assertiveness, especially when working with students, is an important element that is difficult to teach, so we believe that our research will show the resources as well as potential areas for improvement. The research tool was a questionnaire that included such areas as: defending one's rights in social situations and personal contacts, evaluating - expressing and accepting praise, evaluating - expressing and accepting criticism, expressing positive and negative feelings, expressing opinions, contacting a professional, and entering someone else's territory. The obtained results will become important for formulating recommendations for learning assertive behaviour by teachers in interpersonal conversation, action and cooperation.

Keywords:

Teacher, assertiveness, communication, research, learning positive assertiveness by the teacher.