I have an interview tomorrow morning for uni. I need to do a written essay.?

Question

I have to "express my views on Education and explore the issues in relation to effective teaching!" I'm at a loss what to write. I am panicking about the whole interview it self and my mind is drawing a blank. Somebody please help. Thanks

Answer 1

It's ok. Don't panic! :) Please take some slow, deep breaths in thru the nose and then slowly out thru the mouth. For one thing, how about going to your local library and getting out some books on education. How about also looking for some books that talk about college admissions to a teaching program, and perhaps they would have some questions that you can ponder further. I'm not really sure about your particular admissions interview, but perhaps he or she may ask what you feel your strengths and weaknesses are, how you can contribute to the field of education, about your passion for teaching, inspiring, motivating, mentoring (and what inspires you to be a teacher) and/or short and long-term career goals. I think that those in admissions are just people who would like to see that the applicant is dedicated and the right person to be a part of the profession.

Answer 2

Is this to become a teacher? I had to write one too, though different to yours.

Firstly, don't panic. Make firstly a general statement about what YOU consider to be important in education and why.Then, Perhaps it would be a good idea to focus on one particular area...say you are going to do this in your introduction. Maybe focus on Special Needs...that's always a good one. Express your views on what you think of education provided for special needs...just an outline...kinda validating why you are writing about it.

You could explore issues such as the length of time it can take to get a child a statement, the fact that it's easy to overlook a child who has English as a second language who may ALSO have special needs but this may not be picked up on (as it may be put down to language difficulty) Therefore proper assessment. The fact that there is equal access to the curriculum...but is there in reality...where do we fall short? (Do the staff fully understand the special need they are dealing with so equality can be provided?) What you think about those with special needs being taught in mainsteam school? It's not always been the case (UK).

How are these childrens' needs met within the mixed ability class room setting or ways they may not be.

Do these children have the opportunity to develop socially and emotionally within the school environment? What is needed to ensure this?

Then tie together everything with a conclusion saying, how things are, a couple of ideas for improvements or cautionary notes to teachers on the need to be aware of all these issues ie. that you think it is important for teachers to be very conscious of these things.


Good luck. Be clear and concise and don't stray from the subject. These essays are not usually as long as the ones you do in Uni....so don't plan anything really major as you may not have the time to write it all.

Write yourself some bullet points on a card of the themes you will cover in the essay and just learn those.

They may well ask you questions about some of the content in your essay afterwards if you have an interview so don't write anything you are not sure of.

Best wishes.

Answer 3

You may want to mention such issues as:
Behaviour management techniques- positive praise, reward systems, use of voice (ie not shouting!), being firm but fair, implementing clear behaviour expectations.
Teacher qualities- approachability to pupils, parents and colleagues.
Subject knowledge- Understanding of National Curriculum.
Remember this is only an interview to get on the course, try not to get bogged down with too much information, pick a few of the above and try and concentrate on them. You go to university to learn about these things its alot and that's why it takes four years! You won't be expected to know loads.
As long as your enthusiastic you'll be fine, chances are you'll have to read a poem of some sort, make sure you make it a performance to remember! You've got an interview so your half way there, good luck!
this is the DfES website you may find something useful there:
www.dfes.gov.uk

Answer 4

dude, were you born yesterday? just go to a bookstore and buy a book about the issue at hand, and plagiarize the whole essay. hey i did that all four years of college and landed a decent job.