Page No.83-89
Kiran Sakkar Sudha and M. G. Shahnawaz
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
The study involves a comparison of core self-evaluation (CSE) (positive personality
traits) and subjective wellbeing (SWB) between special educators and normal
educators. It was observed that the former excel in CSE and SWB. The task and role
responsibility of a special educator involves higher optimism, creativity, intuition and
commitment to teach children with special needs. These responsibilities are not
only dependent on the personal preferences and behaviours, but also on the structure
and various social stimuli in which these educators work. Thus, the study investigates
the special educator’s personality traits (core self-evaluation) and their relationship
with subjective wellbeing. Core self-evaluation was measured by the CSE scale
and subjective wellbeing was measured by the life satisfaction scale and PANAS–X.
It was applied to 30 special education teachers and 30 regular academic teachers
(age 25 years and above) in mainstream private schools (Delhi/NCR). CSE was
positively and significantly related to life satisfaction and positive affect and negatively
related to negative affects in both groups. The study contributes to evaluate educators
and is an attempt to assess its utility.
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