(based on James Mullooly's dissertation, 2003)
Both sequences have the overall shape of a QAE lesson as formalized by Mehan (1979). In both cases the students' responses are shaped as jokes (as formalized by Sacks 1974) without breaking the classroom frame--that is without the teacher breaking the progression of the class frame: it is as if the jokes had not happened. The class proceeded as if the students had been fully docile in performing what was specifically asked of them.
(further discussion and a more detailed transcript is also available)
Video Clip 1: "Up yours!"
Danielle
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Gerardo
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Christian
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Victor
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Edgar
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This means wait [Danielle's arm is outstretched with right palm facing students] this means respond [Danielle's right palm facing the ceiling] |
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[arms moving across each other rapidly/glancing over at Christian] |
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["Up yours" gesture, i.e., while holding the left are horizontally in front of his chest, rapidly thrusting his right arm vertically upward, perpendicular to his left arm]. |
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[**** LAUGH ****]
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Note the absence of response to this possible breach
Video Clip 2: "Oui Oui"
The students have been told to answer "Yes" when the teacher's hand
moves down towards them.
Danielle
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Gerardo
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Christian
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Victor
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Edgar
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Victor?
[switching from "wait" to "respond" hand gesture] |
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Si | ||||
[ to Christian switching from "wait" to "respond"
hand gesture]
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Si | ||||
[to Gerardo switching from "wait" to "respond"
hand gesture]
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Oui, Oui | ||||
[**** LAUGH ****]
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Yes | ||||
OK |
These are not instances student resistance or misunderstanding: