Develop your

own teaching

style that

promotes

• Responsibility,

• Cooperation,

• Courage, and

• Self-esteem

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The Continuum

Authoritarian.....

Permissive .....

Democratic.....

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Equal and Different

The teacher’s role is that of a leader, while the student plays the role of the learner.

Authoritarian Style: The Dictator

Permissive Style: The Doormat

Democratic Style: The Active Teacher

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Authoritarian

Results in an Atmosphere of competition, fear, and

anxiety Environment of rigid order and routine

Teacher gives vigorous discipline, expects swift

obedience, discourages verbal exchange, gives few praises

tells students what to think lectures while students listen

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Permissive

Results in an Atmosphere of insecurity. Environment of chaos with little respect

for order and routine.

Teacher is apathetic, not very involved, and places

few demands; does the thinking/problem solving for

students; plans lessons involving lecture, films, and

bookwork.

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Democratic

Results in an Atmosphere of acceptance and high expectation. Environment of order and routine; flexible and

conducive to creative, constructive, and responsible activity.

Teacher places limits while encouraging independence, is

polite but firm, and nurturing; is open to verbal interaction; gives praise and encouragement; guides rather than leads.

Authoritarianoutcomes

Permissiveoutcomes

Democraticoutcomes

Students Own and solve

their problems. Learn self-

reliance and socially competent behavior.

Are more likely to achieve and be motivated

Learn from their mistakes

Students Are less likely

to become socially competent; be motivated to achieve, and gain self control.

Have not been taught to cooperate or contribute in constructive ways.

Students

Are given few opportunities for achievement, motivation, self-control, and discipline.

Spirits are broken

Feel powerless and may rebel and disrupt class or comply and become a pleaser.

Have little opportunity to enhance motivation, personal goals, or communication skills.

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General Classroom Management Strategies

• Holding and communicating high expectations for student learning and behavior

• Establishing and clearly teaching classroom rules, procedures and consequences

• Enforcing classroom guidelines promptly, consistently, and equitably