Styles of Teacher

From Teach

Passive - Assertive - Aggressive

• Passive: inactivity, defensive, introverted. (Cowley 2006)
• Aggressive: clear and definite about standards, but overreacts to minor infringements, and inflexible. (Cowley 2006)
  • Strict and scary (Cowley 2006)
• Assertive: clear and consistent expectations. Determined that students will live up to these expectations. Calm and polite at all times. (Cowley 2006)
  • Firm but fun (Cowley 2006)

Enhancing Your Style

• Be a real person. (Cowley 2006)
• Stay slightly removed from your pupils. (Cowley 2006)
• Retain a mystique. (Cowley 2006)
• Create a reputation. (Cowley 2006)