The following example demonstrates how the teacher allows for student-centered interactions, typical for this part of Piaget’s preoperational stage. While playing a game, the students created, Russell accuses Myron of cheating and Margo refutes his claims. After a brief discussion, the majority of students agreed with Margo and continue playing. Mrs. Arling could have intervened, but she took this opportunity to see if the students could resolve the conflict among themselves; creating a student-centered environment. This interaction is necessary for developing conflict, resolution among peers. For example, Mrs. Arling interrupts Margo and Luke arguing over a green colored pencil. Margo specifically says, “No, it is mine now, use something else!”
