Private Universe Project Video 2

In watching video 2 it was interesting to see how teachers approached the problem of the towers and the various strategies they used to solve the problem and justify their answers. It was thought provoking when the presenter stated that many teachers are very tense, nervous or even become angry with they way he presents his lessons. They are not prepared to justify their answers or verbalize their methods. He stated they are expecting to be told if they are right or wrong. He also noted the importance of having children express themselves and verbalize their thinking in class and how many kindergarten teachers are far more comfortable in his workshops than other teachers. Kindergarten classes tend to focus on collaboration and communication. As students advance in grades it becomes more of a listen to and respond to the teacher individually.
The students in the video were able to grasp the tower concept and appeared to be more open to justifying or proving their answers then the adults. However, the students had a harder time accepting the way in which their peers solved the problem. What was really amazing was how the students were able to advance their strategies beyond 4 and 5 towers and up to ten towers.