I chose to answer the questions from Invitation to Relflection 1-4 found on page seven.
1) I really like the setup of D. Each of the setups have their own purposes, but D I feel would work for me. Putting the students in groups makes it easier for them to work together.
2) Actually, no. I usually had either A or B. I did have rooms like D, but they were usually math and science classes. I feel like with D, the students get to work together. Also, the teachers's desk is thrown in there with the students. It's like the teacher is part of the class.
3) I don't know which one would make me most comfortable. I know I definitely hate A though. Too much attention on me at all times (Well, sort of.) As a student, I would probably prefer E so I could sit off on my own or near the teacher. E gives the students options (unless the teacher is assigning the seats).
4) I usually imagine myself standing in the front of the room. I have trouble walking and talking at the same time. I tend to lose focus. Though I am trying to work on it.
5) I love what I call "meet in the middle" classrooms where one half of the class is on one side and the other half is on the opposite side. It is great for splitting work (This side reads A and this group reads B and we'll talk about it in 5 minutes). It's also cool for group debates. One side will defend a stand and the other side will oppose it.
6) Lot's of debate and discussion. But not always with the entire class. I would like to give them time to talk about it in groups, maybe come to a consensus about something, and then share with the entire class. Also, group work. Even though I hated it in school, I'm starting to see why it is such a good tool.
7) C E D B A
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