The third in a five-part series describing a teacher's efforts to become a reflective teacher (measuring approach against student progress) discusses teaching styles and how they form an important connection with students. To shape an effective teaching style, teachers must focus on the students and their unique needs. (SM)

A teacher draws upon personal experiences to argue that successful classroom discipline is the product of teaching competence and style rather than the result of behaviorist classroom management techniques. Emphasis is on keeping children involved in learning activities. (PP)