Speaking in Class

Hierarchy and Classroom Interaction Interactions between people have always been an interesting and insightful area of study. By studying the interactions between people, we can help to improve these interactions by creating solutions that improve communication, allow for equal participation and resolve conflicts. In her article ¡§How Male and Female Students Use Language Differently,¡¨ Tannen briefly explains how childhood habits create and reinforce different language patterns in males and females. Many differences between male and …

…compose of relatively monolithic people, but it is very important in the classes of America where diversity is great. Perhaps one of the main goals will be to reduce the rigidity of the hierarchy found within classes. One option may be to small groups as Tannen did with her class. Studying human interaction is truly interesting and insightful. Through research such as Tannen¡¦s we not only gain information on others but also about ourselves.