3 Questions for teachers....?

Question

Im in a credentialing program and for one of my classes I have to interview a teacher. I have a few answer to my 3 questions already but I wanted a few more just to get a more broad prospective. If your a teacher would you please answer these?
1. Why did you become a teacher?
2. If you were on an interview panel, what 3 questions would you ask a prospective teacher?
3. What suggestions/tips do you now know which would be a benefit to all first year teachers?

Thanks!

Answer 1

1. I became an educator because of my uncanny ability to inspire learning; I started teaching swimming at age 18 as a WSI and also teaching Gymnastics a bit earlier and most of my students have gone on to college where they enjoyed a great deal of success in the Gymnastics as well as in their academic pursuits.

2 (a) If I were on an Interview Panel, I'd ask: (a) what do you feel is wrong with education today that so many children cannot learn to read and write at their prescribed levels? (b) How do you propose to inspire those that are falling behind their grade level in reading, writing and mathematics? (c) How do you propose to make a difference in the educational field?

3. Improve your grammar and your speaking skills, avoid slang and speak Standard American English at all times while in the school building and grounds. Improve your penmanship so children won't have to ask what you wrote. Learn to give instructions in a clear, precise and concise manner and always ask students to ask questions if they do not understand. When children ask questions be prepared to answer, and if you don't know the answer, find out and get back to the student. Keep accurate records of your day-to-day records and stay current on your required record-keeping. Never lose your temper or your sense of humanity with children; make them want to look up to you and be proud of you.

Answer 2

1) I knew I could graduate without studying too hard in this field. Both parents were teachers, I just kinda knew what to do with out a lot of training and this allowed for some serious partying. I also love kids.

2) Are you planning on becoming an academia or educator -- academia -- more concerned with the methodology of teaching than teaching the kids. educator -- the concern is the children and you know sometimes the research doesn't take the child into consideration

Do you like kids? I have always been amazed with how many teachers don't really like being around kids.

Can you sincerely smile and laugh and just get over it (quickly)when you are total frustrated and mad, cause is you can't you will have problems teaching.

3) Smile at your students. I start off every class with "Hello, students/ darlings/children/sweetbabies, how are u today?" And I sincerely listen to them. I've learned sooo much that way. And the kids appreciate that I care enough to ask.

Remember you are the adult, not the friend or peer. Act like it. You can have fun with the kids without losing your respect or authority. But u set the tone and the spirit of your class. If your act like an a s s they tend to return the favor.

Answer 3

1. I like working with younger people because they are generally optimistic, eager and full of life. I also like a job which allows creativity but with a clear destination or objective to reach. Teaching allows me to do both and it is a rewarding feeling that I can make a difference in somebody's life.

2. What qualities do you think you have that will make you a good teacher?
How would you respond if you had to teach a subject that is
completely different from your degree?
What does education mean to you?

3. Learn from your more experienced peers every chance you have. Observe their classes , do peer teaching, ask questions, do your research. Also, always start your classes by being the strict teacher- after you have established your authority, then you can always relax a bit. It NEVER works when you try it the other way around!

Answer 4

1) I always loved history and telling people about it. I realized that I could make a living explaining something that makes me happy... I didn't know until after student teaching that the children make or break your impression of teaching.... I couldn't see myself doing anything else.

2) What is your teaching philosophy?
What is your plan for classroom managment?
Do you want your students to like you?

3) This is my first year teaching so I really could use the help myself but, I think over planning is the best tip... always have a back-up plan for when you move faster than you thought and lastly, make a fool of yourself... students will learn sooooo much more if you are willing to put yourself out there....

Answer 5

Note: I am a part-time college instructor.

1. It is something I thought I would enjoy. I feel one of my strong points is explaining a complex subject in a way to make it understandable.

2. Why do you want to be a teacher?
Why do you think you would be good at teaching?
Are you easily frustrated? (It may sound funny, but with students no attending class, not doing homework, ..., it can test you.)

3. Be yourself, be prepared, and know your stuff! And do not forget to have fun.

Answer 6

1. I study literature so teaching is the most common job people can choose after such studies. Teacher treining is not obligatory at my university, but I wanted to try it and to check myself, so I took up the course. It is satisfying and pleasant to share your knowledge with other people - that is the main reason.
2. Um.... Qualifications, experience and .. maybe I would present him a difficult hypothetical situation connected with student's behaviour and asked for his solution.
3. Say clearly at the beginning what your expectations and rules you want them to follow are - and do not change them. Stay calm, but do everything to be respectable enough. Require a lot from yourself - and from students. After all they will be grateful.

Answer 7

1. Like to work with children
2. what are your professional strengths? why?
what is your professional weakness? why?
what is your goal for the first five years of teaching?
3. Make friends with the janitor and attach yourself to a colleague teaching the same subject or grade level, ask questions