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Autocratic Teachers-This is the teacher who has to control everything students do and is often threatened when students vary in their behavior. They show this by handing out harsh sentences for even small infractions of the rules.

Permissive Teachers-Anything goes type of teacher whose classroom is typically in chaos. There is no structure and very little learning.

Democratic Teachers-These teachers seem to meet the balance between permissive and autocratic teachers. Accordingly these teachers bring about a democratic classroom which has the following characteristics

Order necessary for required work is present

Rule, responsibilities, and consequences, in which students have collaborated, are in place.

Mutual trust exists between students and teachers.

Cooperation is more evident than competition.

The classroom atmosphere is warm and friendly.

Group discussions of class concerns are routine

The teacher is more concerned with class progress than personal prestige.

Students are encouraged and helped to learn from their mistakes.