Authoritarian

Approach

Teachers who adopt an authoritarian approach

Lay down clear rules for students and expect them to obey not only the rules
but the also the teacher with authority.
A teacher who adopts this approach tends to lack warmth and approachability
and values their own opinions over those of their students.
This style of authoritarian teaching can lead to student resentment and
contribute to the cultivation of insecurities.

The authoritarian teacher may use a loud voice to get the attention of her
students.
She may act shocked and angry when students dont follow her directives.
Teacher frequently gets the immediate compliance from her students. T
He cost of the authoritarian style includes student anxiety and minimal longterm positive effects.
No student enjoys a teachers yelling.
This teaching technique rarely produces behavioral changes that last over
time.