Succeeding as a Respected Authority Figure in the 21st Century Classroom: One Style Does Not Fit All
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Authors
Archey, Joshua
Issue Date
2002
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Thesis
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en_US
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This paper explores the question of how order can best be established and
maintained by the teacher, without the teacher risking being labeled as an authoritative
disciplinarian, devoid of understanding. I intend to show that the teacher must create a
positive atmosphere in which understanding is not confused by the students with a lack of
authority on the part of the teacher. The paper looks specifically at my own personal
experiences, as well as the notes and observations of my teaching by my mentor teacher
and my college supervisor. From these three vantage points I attempt to pinpoint the
problems many beginning teachers face when trying to establish authority as new
teachers in the classroom. Relevant literature is sought out to gain a perspective of other
teachers’ experiences, what students consider to be the attributes of a good teacher, and
the effects of rules, personality traits of the teacher, and the socioeconomic background
of the students and the school.
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v, 39 p.
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