SOCRATIC

On which the image is a wise, somewhat crusty teacher who purposely gets into

arguments with students over the

subject matter through artful questioning.

TOWN –MEETING

on which the teachers whom adapt this style use a great deal of discussion and play a moderate role that enables students to work out answers

to problem by themselves.

COMPULSIVE

on which the teacher is

fussy(choosy), teaches things over and over,

and is concerned with functional

order and structure.

BOOMER

on which the teacher shouts

in a strong voice, “You’re going to learn,

there is no nonsense in the

classroom.

MAVERICK

on which everybody loves

the teacher, except perhaps the principal.

She raises difficult

questions and presents ideas that disturb.

QUIET ONE

on which the teacher is calm,

sincere but definite. The

teacher commands both

respect and attention.

ENTERTAINER

on which the teacher is free enough to joke and laugh with the students.

INTERACTIVE

on which through dialogue and

questioning, the teacher

facilitates the development of student ideas

PRAGMATIC

on which the teacher guides the students’ activities and

facilitates self- instruction and

independent learning.