There are four main kinds of status that seem to play a strong role in classroom encounters. Group work seems especially affected by the roles that various children seem to fill.
Expert status: This refers to the ability of children to make fine distinctions among individuals to determine who is the “expert” in the chosen field. [...]
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After learning about addresses and how they work, students began studying maps. My CT began the lesson by discussing maps and the four cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west). The children were divided into two groups and given a large map. On the map were cards containing various locations (playground, bank, [...]
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My CT took today to bring in a trade book discussing the different names that we use for animal babies. The book had a large picture on the right page of a mother and baby animal. On the left, the baby name was written in large text in the middle of the page. [...]
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In class today, I was struck by the ease with which my CT is able to elicit responsible, thoughtful behavior from her students. In my opinion, her techniques are efficient, and do not devalue a student, or bring unwanted (or wanted) attention. To the quintessential “problem” student (whose greatest “problem” is in fact [...]
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