REciprocity
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When we do things together with individuals, whether it is to play, to talk, to learn, or to teach, we can have different roles. In the dimension of Reciprocity, children and adults exchange roles, form partnerships, and gradually may shift power and control in any joint activity— whether it is conversation, homework, or a game—toward balanced “serve and return” exchanges.
Reciprocity modes of interaction include exchanges characterized by one-sided control from an adult, where children may be disengaged or resistant (Reciprocity X). In addition, an interaction could be characterized by children complying (passively or actively) with an adult’s one-sided direction or control (Reciprocity Y). In other interactions, the adult and child(ren) may share a balanced, reciprocal partnership where it is difficult to tell who is directing or in control of the interaction (Reciprocity Z).
Reciprocity modes of interaction include exchanges characterized by one-sided control from an adult, where children may be disengaged or resistant (Reciprocity X). In addition, an interaction could be characterized by children complying (passively or actively) with an adult’s one-sided direction or control (Reciprocity Y). In other interactions, the adult and child(ren) may share a balanced, reciprocal partnership where it is difficult to tell who is directing or in control of the interaction (Reciprocity Z).
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