At the beginning of the case study, we see Mindy and Tanya ...

[KimWrice]

At the beginning of the case study, we see Mindy and Tanya talking while they color, yet they don't seem to be listening to each other. How would Piaget explain this event? How would Vygotsky explain it?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Thad will be the first person in his family to attend college. Describe strategies Ms. Ihlenfeldt uses to encourage and support Thad in his efforts in her class. Also identify other strategies teachers might use with future first-generation college students.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[macagnavarro]

Answer to Question 1

Piaget would characterize it as egocentric speech, reflecting the inability of children at the preoperational stage to consider another person's perspective. Vygotsky would characterize it as self-talkas a means through which the children can more effectively guide their own actions.

Answer to Question 2

Following are several beneficial strategies, some of which Ms. Ihlenfeldt uses:
 Create a generally warm, supportive classroom atmosphere.
 Get to know students at a more personal level; for instance, know something about their families, their interests, and their future goals.
 Provide extra support for academic success.
 Communicate high expectations for students' performance