A Tale Of Two Classes
Case Study: A Tale of Two Classes Analysis
Erin Diaz
California University of Pennsylvania
In setting the tone for his or her class, what kind of structure has each professor put in place? Professor Gardner has put into place a more rigid structure, to help his students understand the value of the material being taught without the distractions of any electronic devices or other students. As Ian stated himself, he knows what is to be expected in the classroom and can focus more on the material. Professor Morgan however, has a less rigid and more spontaneous structure put into place in her classroom. As Professor Morgan stated, “…her goal is to build community in her classroom, but through a more naturally occurring cohesiveness.” While both professors essentially have the same goals for their students to unify, their approaches to this goal couldn’t be more different (Leadership 142).
How would you describe the group norms for each class? Professor Gardner’s class is expected to be more quiet and not chaotic with more controlled class discussions and no distractions while Professor Morgan’s class is expected to be more open to converse with the teacher as well as other students, having a few distractions throughout the class but more on the students’ terms on being taught.
What actions has each professor taken to establish cohesiveness in his or her class? Professor Gardner stated that, “In order to listen to one another, they have to be fully present. To be fully present, they have to be paying full attention.” –so his zero tolerance for tardiness, absence, and distractors, allows for better listening and understanding as well as a known respect from student to student and student to professor. Professor Morgan stated on her “free” structure that, “This freedom allows me to present them with ideas, and they discuss it naturally, like a group of friends gathered together.” –so while her method is less structured, it allows students to
Erin Diaz
California University of Pennsylvania
In setting the tone for his or her class, what kind of structure has each professor put in place? Professor Gardner has put into place a more rigid structure, to help his students understand the value of the material being taught without the distractions of any electronic devices or other students. As Ian stated himself, he knows what is to be expected in the classroom and can focus more on the material. Professor Morgan however, has a less rigid and more spontaneous structure put into place in her classroom. As Professor Morgan stated, “…her goal is to build community in her classroom, but through a more naturally occurring cohesiveness.” While both professors essentially have the same goals for their students to unify, their approaches to this goal couldn’t be more different (Leadership 142).
How would you describe the group norms for each class? Professor Gardner’s class is expected to be more quiet and not chaotic with more controlled class discussions and no distractions while Professor Morgan’s class is expected to be more open to converse with the teacher as well as other students, having a few distractions throughout the class but more on the students’ terms on being taught.
What actions has each professor taken to establish cohesiveness in his or her class? Professor Gardner stated that, “In order to listen to one another, they have to be fully present. To be fully present, they have to be paying full attention.” –so his zero tolerance for tardiness, absence, and distractors, allows for better listening and understanding as well as a known respect from student to student and student to professor. Professor Morgan stated on her “free” structure that, “This freedom allows me to present them with ideas, and they discuss it naturally, like a group of friends gathered together.” –so while her method is less structured, it allows students to
References: Northouse, G.P. (2012). Introduction to Leadership Concepts And Practice. A Tale of Two Classes, 7, 141-142.