I would have to say that I am certainly more on the side of an authoritative teacher. I rely heavily on teaching style questionnaires and frequently ask my students how they feel they learn best. I also like to include them in the flow of the classroom – meaning, I not only strive to make my classroom environment suitable for active movement, but that I ask for their feedback on the ways I deliver the content, etc. I feel that it is not only my classroom, but that it is also my students’ as well – I want them to feel comfortable, safe, and included in my classroom dynamics, otherwise it simply becomes a power struggle and without an established relationship, they will not learn – and most importantly, they will not WANT to learn.