Learn
about the Different Styles of Classroom Management
Teaching Styles Affect Teacher Effectiveness - Ian
Britton
Understanding the differences in the
four types of teachers will help improve the teaching style, resulting in
better classroom discipline and greater student learning.
There are four main types of
teachers in the classrooms today. According to Dr. Phelan and Sarah Jane
Schonour, M.A., in 1-2-3 Magic for Teachers [ParentMagic inc., 2004], there are
authoritarian, permissive, detached and authoritative teachers. The type of
teacher that one is will make a big difference in one's effectiveness in the
classroom.
Authoritarian
Teaching Style
The authoritarian teacher is often
described by students as a screamer. This teacher expects children to obey and
when they do not, this type of teacher has little management abilities beyond
constant yelling at the students to get them back in line. Very little is
allowed past this teacher as every little infraction is caught and disciplined.
Students may obey this teacher but mostly out of fear, and the teacher will
blame the discipline problems in class on the students.
Permissive
Teaching Style
The permissive teacher is one who
really just wants to be friends with her students. She may plead with students
to raise their hand or follow other simple rules, but does not have a firm
discipline plan in place. While students may say they like this type of
teacher, when it comes down to a difficulty, students know that the teacher
will not take care of a problem and will often try to take matters into their
own hands as a result.
Detached
Teaching Style
The detached teacher is one who
really does not care. This teacher has become desensitized to the discipline
problems and may not even care what kind of grades her students receive in
class. She will sit behind her desk while students are working and grade papers
during class or when on duty. There is no emotional support or behavioral
management from the detached teacher. This teaching style is often the result
of an illness or depression.
Authoritative
Teaching Style
The authoritative teacher is one who
has an orderly classroom, a strong discipline plan and is caring and
supportive. Students respect this teacher and know that they can go to her with
problems of any kind no matter how big or small. While this style of teaching
is ideal, it can be difficult to achieve.
Teachers need to spend time
regularly reviewing their teaching style. Knowing the difference between the
authoritarian, permissive, detached and authoritative teaching styles will help
teachers analyze their own teaching and focus on improving.
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