Chapter 2

One of the most important ideas that I learned from this chapter is that not all students act the same way. For example: the author brought up the idea of what a struggling reader looks like. Most would think of a student that slumps down in their desk, not paying attention with their heads down, or turned around completely. But any student could be a struggling leader. This suggestion can be extended further than just noticing when a student is struggling. Not one student has the same body language as another; each is going to react to a situation at home, in the classroom, and in a social situation differently. It is important as teachers to recognize the difference. I also liked that idea of transforming a dependant reader into a independent reader. Again this can take place after the teacher has taken the time to notice an issue or setback in a student’s reading ability. But as the chapter wrapped up it mentioned one very important point. A person must make mistakes in order to learn. I believe this is so true. Furthermore a teacher must know the balance of making a student feel comfortable to make mistakes and learn from them, and when a mistake is simple a lack of effort.