1. Develop your own teaching style that promotes
Responsibility,
Cooperation,
Courage, and
Self-esteem
What are the top three or four things that you want your teaching style to promote?

2. The Continuum Authoritarian..... Permissive ..... Democratic.....
Where do you fit along the continuum?

3. 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
I have observed few teachers that are consistently a democratic style teacher. It is important to know which teacher you are and which you want to become more like.
Democratic Style: The Active Teacher

4. 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
Can you pick out the authoritarian style teachers in your school? Do you agree with the statements on this slide?

5. 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.
Can you identify the permissive teachers in your school? What are some of their classroom management challenges?

6. Democratic Results in an Teacher
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.
The key to being a good democratic style teacher may be consistency. Being authoritarian one day and permissive the next does NOT balance out to being democratic.

7. Authoritarian outcomes
Permissive
outcomes
Democratic
outcomes
Students
Own and solve their problems
Lear self-reliance and socially competent behavior
Are more likely to achieve and be motivated
Learn from their mistakes
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
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.
Developing a true democratic teaching style is a lofty yet challenging goal. Striving to be more toward the center is a great starting point. 7

8. 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
Implementing a democratic style classroom management is often challenging for teachers. Learning how to become a democratic teacher takes time and practice. Several more hours will be spent on the democratic style of teaching.