Kohn

 Alfie Kohn’s article “What to Look for in a Classroom” made me think about what kind of classroom I want as a future teacher. He explains that learning should be meaningful and active, not just quiet students listening to a teacher talk. That idea reminded me of some of my past classes, where I felt bored and uninterested because we only followed directions, completed worksheets, and only listened to the teacher speak. In other classes, the teacher encouraged us to ask questions, share our ideas, and collabarate with one another. I remember feeling more comfortable to speak up and share my ideas than in classes that were teacher focused. Kohn’s ideas about student choice, collaboration, and respect feel important to me because that's when real learning occurs. I believe students need to feel like their thoughts and voices matter in order to grow and build confidence. If classrooms only focus on rules and control, students might stop caring about what they are learning.

This quote fits Kohn’s article because it shows that kids want to learn when the topic matters to them. I picked it because it explains that if students seem bored or unmotivated, it’s usually not their fault. The problem is often the way they are being taught. Kohn is saying that learning should be active and interesting, not just sitting still and memorizing. I like this quote because it reminds teachers to focus on making learning meaningful and connected to real life.