Deborah Tannen s classroom strategies
I enjoyed learning about Deborah Tannen’s classroom strategies and how they should possibly be altered. Many of the author’s ideas proposed inspired curiosity into possible implementations effecting the teaching profession. ... I think the author’s purpose in writing this article is to generate useful responses. ... I think in a political since she is trying to form a group of supporters, agree upon a general consensus, and try to make some positive changes in today’s teaching system. Though it’s plain to see her final proposals are still undefined, I need to think about what could happen if they where adopted in order to form an opinion on the matter. ... It’s obvious that women often find men abrasive and men tend to find women sensitive. ... I don’t dispute that making discussions based on gender differences could be helpful in certain situations, but I don’t think it should affect the dynamics of classroom communication. A Professor’s ability to communicate effectively with a class is a reflection of his or her personality. There are many things that shape someone’s personality and how it affects others. ... ” - Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519) A student in order to learn must exhibit a certain amount of respect for there Professor’s teaching abilities.