I'm going to be going to college in the fall to study to be a teacher aide. I'm going to be doing some job shadowing with a teacher to learn more about the proffession and I need some questions to ask the teacher when I'm job shadowing. I just don't know what kind of questions to ask. Can anyone give me some ideas for some good questions to ask?
2007-04-16 06:34:37 · 4 answers · asked by bluesummersky82 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
As you observe the class, you will come to a point where you ask yourself "why did she/he do/say that?" or "why did she NOT do it this/that way...." Be sure to write it down and ask for explanations later.
If you don't come up with those questions, then observe closer.... I don't think you can anticipate questions. That is why you observe the actual class.
2007-04-16 06:44:25 · answer #1 · answered by tkquestion 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What would you like to know about teaching and being a teacher's aide? Surely you're curious. Perhaps, ask:
What does a teacher's aide do? How does a TA and a teacher work together? How can a TA help the most? What does the teacher like most about teaching? Least? How many hours a day does the teacher actually teach? How many hours of preparation? Is the TA involved in planning and preparation of lessons? How does the teacher prepare for class? What training did the teacher take? How does a teacher or TA help students learn?
2007-04-16 13:47:40 · answer #2 · answered by Gr8AuntCarolyn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The questions usually flow naturally. Just make sure you schedule a time after class to sit and talk with him/her. As an ELD teacher at a school next to a state university, I get observers all the time, and I'm used to being followed around.
Just try to be the least disruptive as possible, and be willing to interact with the students if the teacher asks. I always try to give the observer some time to circulate and talk to the students or give them a chance to help students with their work.
I'd make a list of potential questions about curriculum, or responsibilities, and then keep a notepad with me to write down additional questions.
2007-04-16 14:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by omouse 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to ask about the reasons why he/she likes being a teacher and try getting tips on how to manage difficult kids. basically ask things that will help you learn more stuff.
2007-04-16 13:38:58 · answer #4 · answered by salt 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋