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THE IMPACT OF PROFESSIONAL DEFORMATION ON THE TEACHER'S
PERSONALITY
Bahromov A.A.
Gulistan State Pedagogical Institute
2nd year master's student
Annotation:
This article explores the specific nature of teaching as a profession, the concept of
professional deformation, and its psychological, communicative, and developmental impact on
teachers. It analyzes the main causes, manifestations, and consequences of professional
deformation. Additionally, the article suggests effective measures for preventing and mitigating
this issue. Emphasis is placed on the importance of maintaining teachers’ mental stability and
supporting their professional capacity.
Key words:
professional deformation, teacher personality, occupational stress, burnout
syndrome, emotional exhaustion, pedagogical communication, psychological well-being,
professional development, resistance to innovation, teacher motivation, work environment in
education, reflective practice, support systems for teachers, educational leadership, teacher-
student relationship
Professional activity has a certain impact on the personality and psyche of any person. However,
the pedagogical profession differs from other professions with its own psychological and social
characteristics. The teaching profession is characterized by constant communication, emotional
stress, solving problem situations and high social responsibility. Therefore, long-term work in
this profession causes significant changes in the person’s inner world, behavior and attitude to
the profession. These changes are usually explained by the concept of “professional
deformation”.
Professional deformation is the process by which habits, thinking and attitude patterns acquired
during the teacher’s professional activity begin to negatively affect his personal development
over time. That is, initially effective behaviors and approaches become automated after a
certain time and limit personal flexibility. This leads the teacher to constant repetitive actions,
closed thinking and emotional coldness.
Professional deformation affects the personality of the teacher to various degrees and in various
forms. First of all, this condition is manifested in the psychological state of the teacher. The
teacher often begins to feel symptoms such as fatigue, boredom, indifference to his profession,
and nervousness. Such changes are often accompanied by emotional exhaustion. The teacher
becomes dissatisfied with his work, becomes indifferent to the needs of students, or develops an
excessively formal attitude.
In addition, deformation also negatively affects the teacher's communicative abilities. A teacher
who was initially sincere, understanding, and socially active becomes dry, commanding, cold,
or overly demanding over time. Impatience with students, disregard for their opinions, and
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stereotypical approaches to communication appear. This destroys the trusting relationship
between the student and the teacher.
Another negative aspect of professional deformation is resistance to innovations. A teacher who
has worked in the same style for many years becomes uninterested in new methods,
technologies or approaches. This slows down professional development and reduces the quality
of education provided to students.
Many teachers also experience social aspects of deformation. In particular, they feel that they
are not fully appreciated in society, they do not see the fruits of their labor, which increases
feelings of depression and dissatisfaction. As a result, the teacher begins to lose his professional
motivation, does not see a purpose in working.
To eliminate such situations, it is important to identify professional deformation early, develop
ways to prevent it and treat it. The most effective measures are:
Professional reflection - a teacher's constant analysis of his own activities and changes;
Psychological training and counseling - stress management, maintaining emotional balance;
Professional support system - exchange of experience, teamwork;
Creating a motivational environment - encouragement, recognition, appreciation of professional
achievements;
Continuous training and application of innovations - formation of openness to innovation.
Improving working conditions;
The role of leadership;
Professional reflection (self-analysis). Reflection is a process of systematic analysis of a
teacher's own activities, decisions, and emotional state, which helps the teacher to understand
his or her own strengths and weaknesses, teaches to learn from mistakes, and forms openness to
change. In such cases, trainings on keeping reflective diaries and analyzing activities at the end
of the year can be organized for teachers.
The next is psychological support and emotional recovery, as professional deformation often
occurs as a result of stress, emotional exhaustion, and depressive states. Therefore,
psychological trainings, seminars, and psychotherapy sessions should be conducted, advice
should be given on stress management and restoring emotional balance, and the use of
techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, and yoga is useful. In this process, a psychologist
or consultant should work in each school.
The next stage in eliminating professional deformation is the system of professional support for
teachers. The situation of working alone increases deformation. Collective support paves the
way for professional renewal through the exchange of experience, helps young teachers through
mentoring, increases the feeling of mutual advice and solidarity.
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Creating a motivational environment can be one of the important factors so that a teacher does
not lose his professional enthusiasm: The teacher's work should always be recognized, his
achievements should be encouraged, and conditions for freedom and creativity in professional
activities should be created. That is, competitions for the best teacher of the year, innovative
educators, and awards should be introduced.
Continuous professional development and openness to innovations, new knowledge and skills
are the most powerful weapons against deformation. Teachers should learn new pedagogical
technologies, methodologies, IT tools, update knowledge through courses, webinars, seminars,
and use student-centered, interactive approaches. It is recommended to strengthen the
obligation to take professional development courses at least once every 2 years.
Improving working conditions The professional well-being of a teacher is directly related to his
or her working environment. It is necessary to reduce excessive paperwork and bureaucratic
pressure, create a healthy psychological environment, and expand opportunities for rest and
recovery. It is recommended to reduce the workload through simplified reporting and digital
systems, and organize rest sanatoriums for teachers.
School management should monitor the psychological state of teachers, take assistance
measures if necessary, and demonstrate an encouraging and supportive approach to help
teachers overcome deformation. In this regard, it is recommended to conduct quarterly surveys
to study the professional and psychological state of teachers. Also, monitoring the state of
teachers by the management, directing them to psycho-psychological recovery, easing working
conditions, reducing excessive paperwork and bureaucratic pressure can be an effective tool.
In general, professional deformation may be inevitable in the work of every teacher, but it can
be mitigated or prevented through the right approach, systematic approach and constant support.
For this, the teacher himself, his team, management and the entire education system must work
together.
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