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Understanding the Authoritative Teacher Style of Diana Browning Wright

Diana Browning Wright emphasizes the importance of an authoritative teaching approach, balancing authority with respect for individual student needs. Unlike authoritarian styles, authoritative teachers foster a collaborative environment by soliciting input and seeking consensus. Their communication embodies integrity and sincerity, while maintaining high expectations for student learning potential. This style prioritizes both individual and group welfare, adopting a "zero reject" policy to ensure every student feels valued. Ultimately, authoritative educators retain decision-making power while promoting an inclusive classroom atmosphere.

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Understanding the Authoritative Teacher Style of Diana Browning Wright

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  1. Teacher Styles AUTHORITATIVE Authoritarian Totally Democratic Laissez-faire Diana Browning Wright

  2. Teacher Words and Actions Can Convey Integrity Sincerity Concern for individual welfare Concern for group welfare Positive attitudes/expectations about each student’s learning potential Willingness and ability to cooperate with each student, a “zero reject” policy Diana Browning Wright

  3. A Teacher with An Authoritative Style • Speaks as an experienced, mature adult • Retains ultimate decision-making power • Unlike authoritarian style • solicits input • seeks consensus • sees that everyone is clear on rationales for decisions as well as decisions themselves Diana Browning Wright

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