Introduction: A Sociocultural Perspective on [Dis]ability

Jay's articulation of his own approach to learning bore striking resemblance to the work of scholars of social constructivist theories. In addition, the value Jay placed on discussion and the necessity of sharing ones thoughts with others resonated with the values guiding a learning community orientation to teaching and learning. Jay and Faith shared a perspective on the importance of the classroom as a learning community, a perspective that was important in shaping Jay's sense of himself as a capable contributor to such a community. The responses of Ned and Laura in particular to this stimulated recall event suggested to me an intimate relationship between the lack of response to Jay in the guided inquiry context, Laura's expectations for his achievement and behavior, and his positioning or social capital within that classroom community. Laura's classroom community, high academic achievement and Laura's good favor can be considered a sort of economic capital.