Envisioning+English-HRK

Invitation to Reflection 1-4 (p. 7 #1):
 * If I was to envision a layout for a classroom, I would choose D because it gives students the opportunity to work collaboratively. Small groups of four students would allow for communication among students. Another option I would use is C because it allows for a class discussion where all students can be involved. Rather than having students left out such as in design E, all students will be a part of the learning.

Traditional practices v. alternative beliefs:
 * The message we can take from what the Milners have said about traditional practices v. alternative beliefs about teaching and learning revolves around how exactly this "teaching" is taking place in the classroom. Traditional practices place the role of the teacher in the drivers seat where he or she is in control of student learning whereas the alternative belief is that students should be active in their learning.

"Takeaway"
 * One takeaway I had after reflecting on this chapter revolves around the idea that it is a necessity to adapt to student needs. The role of the teacher is to facilitate learning in a way that best helps students succeed. From this, I have further instilled the idea that it will be important for me to help my students create ideas through learning rather than force them to memorize facts.