Joyner she, “just wings it.” This however goes against Goffman’s idea of the performer or teacher in this case, “find[ing] a division in [the] back region, where the performance of a routine is prepared, and front region, where the performance is presented (Goffman, 1956).” Instead, Mrs. Joyner breaks down this backstage barrier and presents herself in an honest and refreshing manner. This creates less division between her and her students while making a comfortable learning environment. Goffman thought that “...find[ing] access to these regions is controlled in order to prevent the audience from seeing backstage and to prevent outsiders from coming into a performance that is not addressed to them.“ It was believed that perfecting the rehearsal and preparation for the big performance was more professional and correct, but with the mess ups and laughs come the bond between student and teacher. This is what Mrs. Joyner does. She puts her class and her bonds with the class before her own intimidating professionalism, but with her overall knowledge on the subject, she still
Joyner she, “just wings it.” This however goes against Goffman’s idea of the performer or teacher in this case, “find[ing] a division in [the] back region, where the performance of a routine is prepared, and front region, where the performance is presented (Goffman, 1956).” Instead, Mrs. Joyner breaks down this backstage barrier and presents herself in an honest and refreshing manner. This creates less division between her and her students while making a comfortable learning environment. Goffman thought that “...find[ing] access to these regions is controlled in order to prevent the audience from seeing backstage and to prevent outsiders from coming into a performance that is not addressed to them.“ It was believed that perfecting the rehearsal and preparation for the big performance was more professional and correct, but with the mess ups and laughs come the bond between student and teacher. This is what Mrs. Joyner does. She puts her class and her bonds with the class before her own intimidating professionalism, but with her overall knowledge on the subject, she still