Question

Mr. Delaney encourages his students to be independent thinkers and doers, but he still monitors them and provides clear rules and regulations for his classroom. He engages his students in considerable verbal exchanges about the subject matter and displays a caring attitude towards them Mr. Delaney has which of the following classroom management strategies?

a. authoritative
b. authoritarian
c. semi-permissive
d. laissez-faire

Answer 1

Mr. Delaney has authoritative classroom management strategies.

Option A

Step-by-step explanation:

Authoritative teacher sets limits (rules) and other control strategies but still encourages independence. The rules are clearly explained to students and why they are necessary. The teacher is also open to interactive learning through discussion and debate.

Furthermore, students know they have the freedom to interrupt the teacher in a less disturbing way to ask questions. This type of learning, help students with communication skills and promote independence during the learning process. Authoritative classroom teaching style is effective for all students and it also helps build a good teacher-student relationship.