The focus of this paper is concerned with the interaction of leadership-learning style preferences, instructional styles, and group dynamics principles involved in classroom communication. The importance of teachers tempering their leadership style and instructional models to facilitate efficient learning for students of different learning styles is emphasized. Theories of human behavior are outlined, pointing out wide differences between attitudes and motivations in the learning process. An understanding of these theories on the part of the teacher will develop the ability to match teaching and learning styles to achieve more effective teaching. (JD)