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A democratic classroom is the idea that duties are shared amongst the students so that everyone has an increased responsibility to make the classroom an effective and safe space to learn.

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-Share power with the students
-Support students in their roles
-Encourage creative and critical thinking
-Allow students to ask questions
-Never embarass or insult students

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In a democratic classroom students discuss and agree upon characteristics and principles of the classroom and how they will work together as a whole to be successful. It is important for the teacher to remind students of these principles agreed upon.

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In order for a democratic classroom to be successful it has to operate in a way that includes everyone. A classroom can not be democratic unless all voices are heard.

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-Learn to accomodate other students
-Make decisions to improve classroom enviornment
-Be curious
-Ask questions
-Use critical thinking skills

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Involving students on a regular basis in a developmentally appropriate way

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In a democratic classroom there is SHARED decision making where all student's voices are heard.