Got an interview tomorrow for a teaching position in London. I also have to teach a lesson in their school under the observation of the headteacher and other members of staff. Its very nerveracking. Does anybody have any last minute tips?
2007-05-15 06:43:16 · 9 answers · asked by Ray O 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
relax your muscles, enter the room with a genuine teacher's elegance, break the unreal nervous ice by a loud greeting and then putting your hand by your ear expecting their reply. Having deep eye contact with everyone with a confident smile on your face showing you have been in the business already and are not in an unnecessary rush. A one to one introduction would be a good next strategy and then get the feeling they are now your students and get into business and just do it.
Three more things I can think of:
1. Never forget a lesson plan not necessary on a sheet but in mind including timing and what you are gonna do next etc.
2. Be everywhere in the class by gentle walks around.
3. Body/facial gestures are a proper communicative means.
and
make sure you let me know you have passed it!
Good Luck
ESL teacher
2007-05-15 07:25:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-03 22:56:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Choose a topic that the staff can relate to. Think of their culture - try not to use slang terms specific to your own country - if you're not from Great Britain!
I have done presentations like this. Make sure you include:
1. participation of the students! Don't just lecture.
2. an objective! either write on the board your objective of the lesson. For example, 'at the end of this lesson, you willl be able to
objective.
3. questions for the students.
4. A real life situation where the students might use this topic you are teaching.
5. an example for discussion and ask for feedback from the stduents.
6. a one-question test at the end to evaluate that your objective was met. Example: maybe you were teaching how to identify a noun and verb in a sentence...Have a few sentences on your handout, and ask the students to circle the nouns and underline the verbs, then spend 2 minutes giving them the answers.
Most of all, don't try to do too much in a short amount of time. Pick ONE thing that is specific. Think SIMPLE, not BROAD. Keep people interacting with you and use training aids. Some presentations i've done: I used playing cards and taught a trick; another time i used tinker toys and building blocks to explain an XYZ axis system in math.
Most of all - smile and have fun! Even if you don't get the job, remember that you got a great experience out of it.
2007-05-15 07:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by Nannybird 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just really a thought to reassure you.
Getting a teaching position is london is relatively easy to the rest of the country. They will want you to work for them as much as you want a job. So take the above advice, be friendly, confident etc and I'm sure you'll do fine- and remember, if it doesn't work out- there will be plenty more postions available and you will have gained valuble interview practice.
good luck!
2007-05-15 10:18:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just be yourself, relax, but be very professional. Be sure to ask questions. Prepare some questions ahead of time that you would like to ask. This will show the employer that you are truly interested in the job and that you came prepared for the interview. After the interview be sure to send a thank you note to whoever interviewed you. If it was several people you can send each a thank you note, or address it to all of the people involved. Thank them for their time and remind them of your interest in the position. Goodluck!!
2007-05-15 06:56:59 · answer #5 · answered by me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any job loves to hear that you are a "by the book" kind of person... that you follow the manual... always. For Example: When they throw you a tough question like "What would you do if you saw a co-worker stealing?" You say... "Well, if the manual says report all incidents, then I will report all incidents."
2007-05-15 06:53:33 · answer #6 · answered by partydudette52 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A a student, the only tip I can give you is make sure you make it seem like your about the education, yet also make it seem like your there to enrich the minds of kids to their benifit.
:D
2007-05-15 06:47:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smile. Be confident. Express your talents and experience.
You will do great and please update on your success.
2007-05-15 06:50:55 · answer #8 · answered by Michael M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try not to pick your nose during,,, after its ok and dont scratch
2007-05-15 06:46:43 · answer #9 · answered by junkie 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋