Main Points Women tend to talk more in smaller groups, building stronger relationships through sharing common troubles, and through figuring out class assignments together. Whether talkative or quiet in class, they usually monitor how often they speak in class.
Men tend to be more comfortable in debate mode, to display knowledge in public.
Display of power that is constantly being rehearsed. The form becomes more important and consistent than the content. Fair treatment doesn't mean treating everyone the same , but rather creating an environment which accommodates different styles of communication and learning. Problems with Tannen's theories 1. Seems to stereotype, despite her care to not apply theory to individual students.