Based on my observation, I believe Mrs. Laura was the expertise and Mrs. Jan was the novice. Mrs. Laura was able to think in a larger, more meaningful pattern. When it came to teaching reading, Mrs. Laura was able to take the book and create different activities for the children to learn. She made it fun for the children to learn. When she created the different activities, she was able to target different goals such as spelling. When it came to behavior, Mrs. Laura was able to allow the child to express their feelings so she could better understand why they are acting that way. The child could learn the difference between wrong and right. Also, it gave the child the feeling of comfort. It is important for a teacher to understand their students.
