INTERVIEW
QUESTIONS
RAC HEL M . FL ORES
HOW WOULD YOU MAKE DISTANCE
LEARNING EFFECTIVE?
1. Be authentic. Use approaches that bring joy as an educator – and if you can find way a way to
incorporate the interests of your students like technology integration, use videos, pictures, game
application. This will capture your students interests.
2. Be familiar. Find resources, tools or modes of assessment/activities where you and the students
will feel successful.
3. Be simple. Keeping things simple can improve accessibility for learners who do not have good
access to WI-FI and computers.
4. Be flexible. Flexible instruction means that student are given the opportunity to express their
understanding in a variety of means and that there is not one fixed way to accomplish the task.
5. Be organized. Instruction is clearly outlined for students and anyone who’s supporting them.
6. Be concise. Clearly communicate what needs to be done in a way that your target audience
can understand.
WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT ONLINE
CLASS AS A MODE OF LEARNING?
• Being in a physical classroom is tremendously different from learning online. In a classroom,
most of your focus is there, unlike virtually, the temptations are real. Yes, self discipline is good
to learn but when having all this thrown at you, you can’t blame the student for not wanting to
work. Learning at school is best for me. Online schooling, among many other things in the
world right now, is based on flexibility and learning how to acclimate to a new way of getting
work done.
GIVE THE PROS AND CONS OF
MODULAR AND ONLINE EDUCATION.
Pros
Affordability
Efficiency
Ease of access
Increased quality of learning material
Cons
Less social interaction
Reputation
Providing special education is limited at this
time
HOW WOULD YOU DEAL WITH THE ISSUES
ON RACIAL DISCRIMINATION OR
MISINFORMATION ON THE PRINTED
MODULES?
• It should never be tolerated. We teachers are the ones who tackle non-discrimination society
by teaching democracy, respect for human rights and citizenship to our students. Let us be
careful in our words, thoughts, and actions. Try to assess your words or thoughts before
putting it into actions or forwarding it to your students.
HOW WOULD YOU ADDRESS THE SUICIDE
ISSUES CAUSED BY MODULAR
LEARNING?
• Now that we are still in the period of the pandemic, the parents are there to guide their
children and the children could right away ask for help to their parents. Unlike before the
pandemic where children are in school’s face to face with their teachers and are pressured to
perform their tasks, submit their works and answer at once even the hardest of their exams .
Adding that many students were even scolded by their teachers in school but none of them
committed suicide.
HOW WOULD YOU MONITOR AND/OR
ASSESS STUDENTS LEARNING
PROGRESS?
• Formative assessment (or assessment for learning) is typically carried out on a regular basis to
gauge learner’s progress through observation, quizzes, assignments and feedback. While the
grading in summative assessment determines a student’s final skills or competence level,
formative assessment focuses on the learning process and interaction, and thus serves to
modify the teaching content and methods to improve learning. In a distance learning
environment both synchronous(interaction in real time) and asynchronous (separated in time
and space) methods of formative assessment can be used.
HOW WOULD YOU ADDRESS THESE
STRUGGLE TO ANSWER THEIR MODULES
OR COMPLETE THEIR REQUIREMENTS?
Students are having struggles like self studying, poor internet connection, lsck of sleep and time
to answer all the modules due to great number of activities, distractions, and lack of focus
WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF SOCIAL
MEDIA TO A CHILD’S LEARNING?
• Had fewer academic behaviors, such as completing homework and attending class, lower
academic confidence and more problems affecting their school work, like lack of sleep and
substance abuse.
WHAT IS THE EFFECT OF GADGETS TO
A CHILD’S LEARNING?
• Advantages. Independent on learning things, more learning opportunities, self motivation,
communication, etc.
• Disadvantages. Negative effects come all from the excessive use or misuses of gadgets or
technology. The overuse of devices or children addicted to technology/gadgets like tablets,
laptops, computer, smartphones, video games, etc. may reduce student’s self motivation, ability
and interest in learning.
WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE
TODAY’S STUDENT’S FACE?
• The biggest challenge today’s student face is their mode of learning (modular and online class).
Online class, As we know that strong internet connection is very important in order to surf in
the internet and utilize the different platforms used for online class. Many other students
worries about it especially those who live in the far flung area, they are having difficulties in
finding signal or internet connection. Another thing is modular, students are bombarded with
huge number of paper works. Others couldn’t really resist the temptations at home, they tend
to use play video games instead of reading and answering their modules.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SUBJECT?
• My favorite subject is English and Filipino because I loved reading stories and I love performing
like declamation, tableau, choral reading especially acting, it is my forte. I believe I could impart
to my students my skills in this field.
WHAT CAN YOU SAY ABOUT K TO 12
CURRICULUM?
• K to 12 Enhanced Basic Education Curriculum aims to enhance learners’ basic skills, produce
more competent citizens and prepare graduates for life long learning and employment.
HOW WOULD YOU HANDLE TANTRUMS
DURING CLASS HOURS?
• I have a child who need to see a doctor because he felt so unwell. I called his parents but I
couldn’t contact them. The child cries so much. So I come over to him. I talk to him calmly. He
hugged me and beg to me not to take him to the hospital. I show empathy, but stand firm on
my decision. I said. “ Mico, I understand you are scared to go to the doctor, but you have to
take care of your health. Did you understand me? Teacher Chel just want what is good for you
because teacher loved and cared for you. I think, he understood. So he let me take him to the
hospital
TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF.
• Well, my name is Rachel. I graduated from Leyte Normal University. I got my bachelor’s degree
in Elementary Education major in General Education. Ever since I was a little girl. I knew that in
my future I wanted to become a teacher. I always looked up to my teachers, especially the one’s
I had in Elementary School. I even played with my friends and pretended I had my own
classroom. So, for my practice teaching assignment, I was assigned to teach at UES and LNU-ILS
in Tacloban City. During my practice teaching I was challenged to teach diverse learners where
I have to consider their individual differences through engaging differentiated instruction and
series of strategies in order for them to learn in their own level of ability or way. Aside from
that, I facilitated multifarious of school activities, been a master of ceremony for several times,
rendered community service, been an organizer during portfolio day, conducted parent-teacher
meeting, been a choreographer of say-awit, declamation, choral reading, especially acting, it is
my forte. I also assisted in coaching volleyball. I received competence in practicum award
during honor’s day. Other than that, we all know we are in a digital generation or 21st century
so I make sure I’m getting the latest information, I enrolled myself in TESDA. I got my National
Certificate in Computer Systems Servicing to be more well-versed in computer. I believe I can
effectively incorporate technology into all my subject areas.
WHAT IS YOUR TEACHING
PHILOSOPHY?
• Ignacio Estrada represents my teaching philosophy. He said “If a child can’t learn the way we
teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn”. I had one pupil before who couldn’t grasp
the concept of gravity, but I knew he enjoyed sports so I gave an example he could relate to.
Suddenly he understood the concept and became interested and engaged in the lesson.
DESCRIBE YOUR TEACHING STYLE
My teaching style is first, constructivist, I help learners to relate new content to the new
knowledge they already have. I also provide students with opportunities to process and apply
that knowledge in meaningful situations like hands on-minds on approach. I make sure that they
could relate it into real life situations in a way that they could have better understanding why
they need to learn those things. Second, I make sure my lesson is interactive so students become
more interested and engaged about the topics or lesson. Lastly I incorporate technology
because it capture their interest. Whenever necessary I make sure I provide authentic or realia
materials to my students. With these in mind students will definitely learn and have fun.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO BECOME A
TEACHER?
• Ever since I was a little girl. I knew that in my future I wanted to become a teacher. I always
looked up to my teachers, especially the one’s I had in Elementary School, I had trouble reading
as a child, my grade 3 teacher introduced to me an amazing list of short stories and books. She
read to me and worked with me on reading comprehension.That led me to get interested
reading books. My teacher’s attention forever changed my outlook on life. Since then, I have
known I wanted to do exactly what she did, to give children tools to last for their entire lives.
Also when I was a kid I played with my friends and pretended I had my own classroom.
A COMPETENT TEACHER
• Is a leader who wins the heart and minds of the students. Such a teacher sees the value in
developing and working with others, including parents and colleagues and actively seeks out
opportunity for professional collaboration with in and beyond the school.
EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT
• Efficient. A teacher can exhibit efficiency in the manner she gets things done, how she
manages her class and her time in getting things done. Example, wherein a teacher can be
called efficient is when she always comes to her class (and leave on time, with well prepared
lesson plan, instructional materials, engaged time on task, and everything is organized
regardless of output or result produced in the teaching learning process.)
• Effective. She gives her best in teaching and able to make her students learn or master the
skills and turned them meaningful, relevant and applicable in real life situations. She is a teacher
who reaches out to her pupils and can make a difference in their lives.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT TEACHING
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS?
• I love getting to know the way elementary take in information. Every student is different, and
one approach won’t work for all of them. When I discover what they are really interested in
and can apply that to my lessons. I love seeing their eyes light up when they understand what I
am teaching. For example, I had one pupil before who couldn’t grasp the concept of gravity, but
I knew he enjoyed sports so I gave an example he could relate to. Suddenly he understood the
concept and became interested and engaged in the lesson. Those moments make me love
being an elementary teacher.
WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST ASSET?
• I have always considered myself a passionate learner. Wether it was learning how to ride a
bicycle, learning a foreign language or learning about a new piece of technology. I’ve always
been excited about learning. I enjoy the challenge of learning new material and ideas and
perspectives on old concepts. I believe I can bring that excitement and passion into my
classroom.
WHAT IS YOUR WEAKNESS?
• There are so many creative activities I plan for my students and class time is limited. It is
difficult to incorporate all of the activities that I would like my students to learn from. Over
time, I have realized to prioritize what lessons are the most important to enhance my student
learning. I now realized that I can’t do everything I would like to.
WHAT DO YOU FIND MOST DIFFICULT
ASPECT OF STUDENT TEACHING?
• Limited contact hours with students within one class period or day. When I teach, I have so
much information that I would like to impart to my students that time flies so fast. I always go
to my class full of energy and armed with lessons which I believe would stimulate curiosity and
spark understanding and new insights in my students. There is so much information that I need
to present for them to have a comprehensive understanding of a concept. My challenge is to
make sure that I structure my lessons so effectively that learning takes place in one class
period or day. So plan ahead to maximize every minute of my class period or day.
HOW DO YOU MOTIVATE STUDENTS?
• Positive Reinforcement is super important to keep a student motivated, so one thing I like to
do is throw out rewards or bonuses when they perform especially well. This could be candy, or
a star, or sticker, chips or even just a compliment – whatever I can tell students enjoy receiving
and it’s different for everyone. I never want students to feel left out or overindulged, so I
always try to be fair and consistent with everyone. But it’s those little moments of recognition
I think that keep them happy and excited to learn. Also, I make sure my lessons are fun,
interactive and thought-provoking.
WHAT 3 ADJECTIVES DESCRIBE
YOURSELF?
Passionate. I believe good teachers have a love for children and a passion for the subject to teach.
Inquisitive. Teachers continuously ask questions, looking for new explorations and answers. In
doing so they serve as positive role models for their students, helping them ask their own
questions for explorations.
Flexible. I’m always willing to modify, bend and adjust – and never let the things or the inevitable
interruptions get me down.
WHAT STEPS WOULD YOU TAKE WITH A
STUDENT WHO WAS DISRUPTIVE IN
YOUR CLASS?
First, I would make sure my intervention was quiet, calm, and inconspicuous. For example, one
day, I saw that Michael was not paying attention in class. So I used his name in part of my
presentation, as follows: As an example, let’s measure Michael’s height in centimeters. Michael had
been whispering to his neighbor. When he heard his name, he was drawn back into the lesson
with no disruption of the class. I also believe that the more immediate a reprimand, the less likely
a student will feel I condone his/her behavior and perhaps most important reprimands should be
kept brief. The more I talk, for example, the more I will distract from the lesson and the more I
reward a student for inappropriate behavior. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of
cure.
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
TECHNIQUES
• The teachers often make the mistake of using STOP messages rather than START messages.
For example, “Stop talking, we need to get started.” A better message is “Bring out your English
Book and turn to page 25.” I learned that a start message establishes a productive, business like
tone for a lesson. The focus is not on the negative behavior but rather on the importance of
the lesson.
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE
• Students should have a sense of ownership of the rules, they should be invited to contribute a
set of expectation about classroom behavior.
• Classroom rules should always be framed in positive terms. Instead of saying “don’t hit people
I would say “respect other people.” “No talking when someone else is talking” I would say
“Take turns talking”.
• Would make sure all students understand the classroom rules through concrete examples,
specific anecdotes and personal stories.
• Make sure my classroom rules were consistent with school rules.
TOUGHEST ASPECT OF DISCIPLINE.
Consistency!
1.
If I have a rule, I must enforce that rule.
2.
I shouldn’t hand out lots of warnings without following through on consequences.
3.
I must be fair and impartial. I make sure that the rule are there for everyone.
HOW WOULD YOU HANDLE A STUDENT
WHO IS CONSISTENT BEHAVIORAL
PROBLEM?
• I practice delivering I message. I recalled that every I message is composed of 3 parts.
1.
Including a description of the student’s behavior (when I talk while I talk).
2.
Relating the effect this behavior has on me, the teacher. (I have to stop my teaching).
3.
Letting the student know the feeling it generates me (which frustrates me).
I believe that the use of I message has the potential for helping to change student behavior.
HOW WOULD YOU ENGAGE A
RELUCTANT STUDENT?
• If a student seems reluctant to participate during a specific subject, I would use my experience
working with different types of learners and adjust my teaching strategies to engage the
student in a way that they feel more comfortable to participate. This maybe having the student
work with a partner, or creating my lesson around a topic that the student may be more likely
to be interested in.
WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO AN ANGRY
PARENT ABOUT THEIR CHILD’S GRADE?
• If I have a parent who is upset about a grade their child received, I would offer to meet with
the parent and provide supporting evidence of the lessons the child received in preparation for
the assessment. I would then ask the parent to help me brainstorm ways that their child may
prepare for and perform better on assessments. For example, I once had a child who
consistently struggled with her weekly spelling work. Before his parents contacted me, I
reached out to them before handed in his 3rd weekly test incomplete. I talked the parent if we
could think some strategies the child could use both in classroom and at home to improve the
student’s spelling skills. Every situation is different, but if I am able to offer a retake of the
assessment, I would be more than happy to do so.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF TECHNOLOGY IN
THE CLASSROOM AND HOW HAVE YOU
INTEGRATED IT INTO YOUR LESSON?
• I believe that technology in the classroom can be valuable asset that helps them learn. I also
think it has the potential to be a distraction and required the teacher to have an established
plan for acceptable use. It’s important students learn how to use technology for education. I
have incorporated it into my lessons by assigning students tasks that require more advanced
use of technology. For example, of my papers must be in MLA format. I teach the format and
the students must learn to adjust margins, spacing, line speaks, citations and other more
advanced features of word processors. Not only do they become experts at the formatting,
they also learn how to manipulate formatting through repetition and exploration of these
features that they would otherwise not have been exposed for.
HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH A STUDENT
WHO IS HABITUALLY LATE?
• If a child is coming into school late on a regular basis, I would first talk with the child to see if
there is anything going on in school or at home that is causing him or her to be late. After
talking with the child and depending on what they share, I would discuss with my supervisor
the best possible approach to talk to the family about the repeated tardiness.
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU SUSPECTED
NEGLECT OR ABUSE IN THE HOME OF ONE
OF YOUR STUDENTS?
• I take my position as a mandated reporter very seriously. I am aware of the districts daily
health check system that requires early childhood teachers to implement daily. In my previous
position, we also did daily checks when the children would arrive each morning. There was one
child in my previous classroom who had odd bruising on both arms and I was not sure if the
bruises were from rough play from his siblings or friends, or from an adult being physically
abusive. Before I said anything to anyone, I reported what I saw to the principal who guided
me through the process to determine the cause of the bruising. Ultimately it was discovered
that the bruises were from the child’s older sibling. The way my school handled the situation
enabled us to ensure the child was in a safe situation without falsely accusing or upsetting the
parents.
IF YOU NOTICED A CHILD BEING BULLIED
IN YOUR CLASS, HOW WOULD YOU DEAL
WITH THE SITUATION?
• One of the most important large group activities I do with my class at the beginning of the
year is writing our class rules together. I make it a big deal, together we come up with and
agree to the rules, and we all sign the poster in a commitment to do our best to follow the
rules while also helping others to follow the rules throughout the way. One of the most
important rules on our poster is to not bully other children. This group of activity serves as an
opportunity to talk about what is means to bully and what to do if a student is bullied or why
see someone being bullied. Part of the lesson is making anti-bullying posters that we hang in
our classroom in the halls. If I witnessed bullying, I would talk to all the children involved
separately, and I would also revisit our anti-bullying lesson and posters with the class.
HOW MUCH DO YOU WANT TO KNOW
ABOUT YOUR STUDENTS IN ORDER TO BE
MOST HELPFUL TO THEM?
• I need to know a students learning styles, passions and challenges. One difficult student, Mario,
was disruptive in class. I joined him on the playground on and off. It turned out he was being
bullied after school by his brother’s friends. I spoke with Tim’s parents and they had no idea.
Tim became my active student, and as a result, my whole class got quieter and easier to teach.
HOW DO YOU EVALUATE STUDENTS?
I evaluate students with formal and informal methods, including quizzes and tests. I also grade inclass activities like report, recitations, desk work, group activities. One student, Mary showed a
strong grasp of concepts during in class activities, but performed poorly during testing. Through
working closely with her, I uncovered, vision problem. Her parents took her to an EO expert,
got corrective lenses and her test scores rose match his in class comprehension.
HOW DO YOU INTERACT WITH
PARENTS?
• Parents play a critical role in supporting their child’s education. I feel that it is extremely
important to engage them and ensure that a student is set up for success. I provide contact
information for parents and encourage them to contact me if they have any questions about
their child’s performance or progress. I believe in sending home periodic updates about what
there children are learning and what is being accomplished in classroom.
WHAT IS THE MOST DIFFICULT
ASPECT OF BEING A TEACHER?
• Patience. One of the toughest lessons I learned is that change does not come over night. Just
because I reprimand a student for some inappropriate behavior doesn’t mean that he will
change right away. You have to keep in mind that good teaching, like gardening, involves a large
measure of patience. A gardener does not expect his seeds to sprout at the same time,
neither should a good teacher.
MOST IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTIC
OF A TEACHER.
• I believe that the number one characteristic of a good teacher is flexibility or the ability to roll
with the punches and do not let the things get you down. I realize that there is no such thing
as an average day in teaching. Machines break down, lessons don’t work, technology goes on
the blink, students got sick and a hundred other things can and often do go wrong. But it is the
flexible teacher, the one who doesn’t let these inevitable evens get in his or way. Who survives
and teaches best. I suppose it’s the inflexible teachers who burnt out and leave the profession.
• Teachers have sense of humor. Not cracking jokes all the time but rather looking at the bright
side of things, laughing out loud, and using self deprecating humor whenever appropriate.
TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN YOU
WORKED WITH A TEAM TO SOLVE A
PROBLEM?
• In my last role as a census enumerator, I had to partner with our area supervisor to meet a
really tight deadline set by our CAS. We were both a little frazzled because the booklets
required a lot of revisions, but we put our heads together and divided the work, even staying
late a couple of days to make sure we finished on time. I definitely don’t think we could have
accomplished it without working together and I believe the same true as a teacher working
with other staff—you can’t go alone if you are going to successfully improve upon a student’s
behavior.
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO FOR THAT
CHILD WHO DOESN’T GET IT?
• Never give up! I need to know the root that causing him/her not to get my lesson. I will know
his or her interest so I could add or adjust my teaching strategies. I believe students are
teachable. They must be given expanded opportunities in order for him/her to learn because
not all learner learn in the same way and in the same time. A teacher never give up on any
child.
TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN YOU
HELPED MY STUDENT BECOME
SUCCESSFUL.
• I have a student in UES who had trouble reading, I introduced to him an amazing list of short
stories and book. I read it to him and worked with him on reading comprehension. Then, it led
him to read a lot of books.
MOST CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE
LESSON YOU HAVE THOUGHT.
• I guess “Degrees of Comparison”. I divided the class into four. Four groups with different
activities to work on but with only one theme. There’s a group who would draw, act out the
given scenes, dance or make a poem and recite it. I just let them choose but I make sure each
group has an exact number of members. I saw how they learn and enjoy the activity. It made
me so happy because I was able to suffice their individual interests and witnessed their hidden
talents.
TELL ME ABOUT A TIME WHEN SOMEONE
GAVE YOU FEEDBACK AND HOW YOU
HANDLED THAT.
• In the middle of my discussion with my pupils. My STE intervened and she gave a little
clarifications about the lesson to my pupils. Then, I continued my lesson. Afterwards, she talked
to me privately and she said “I shouldn’t make adlibs because it will give confusions to the
pupils. I didn’t take it personally instead I took it as a lesson for me to keep up. Over time, she
commended me for doing such a great teaching everyday. After my PT on her. She
recommended me to the parents of my pupils to be their tutee.
HOW WOULD YOU DIFFERENTIATE YOUR
INSTRUCTION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF
YOUR DIVERSE LEARNERS?
1.
Being aware that special need students may not want to be singled out for any special
treatment.To do so you may identify their disability for other students.
2.
I need to consider learning over a long period of time. I realize that special needs students
may require extended periods of time to master a concept or learn a specific skill.
3.
I need to be especially careful not to fall into the trap of focusing on the weaknesses of
special needs students. It’s vitally important that I seek to identify the individual strength of
each student.
4.
I want to provide opportunities for students of all abilities to learn from each other. I want
to be sure that everyone feels like he or she is contributing.
I know that all is a tough order but I am eager for the challenge.
ESSENTIAL TRAITS OF AN EFFECTIVE
EDUCATOR.
Positive Role Model. Model their excitement and enthusiasm for a topic consistently and daily.
Student Oriented. Truly care and exhibit empathy.
Task Oriented. Concentrate on instructional activities than on procedures.
Good Classroom Managers. Not about achieving order for order’s sake, it’s about achieving
order so productive learning can occur.
Life Long Learners. Add to their knowledge throughout their careers.
WHAT SKILLS OR ABILITIES DO YOU
STILL NEED TO DEVELOP?
• DI skills. I know the power of differentiated instruction and was able to put it into practice
during my student teaching. But I also know that it’s not one of the those skills a teacher learns
overnight.
WHAT THREE THINGS REALLY MAKE
YOU ANGRY?
1.
A lesson doesn’t go as well as it should.
2.
I get angry with myself when my enthusiasm for Science lesson isn’t there.
3.
We run out of time. I wish I had another hour or two in the school day in order to get
everything in.
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE AS
A TEACHER?
• I want my students to achieve the best of their abilities.
WHAT PERSONAL SKILL OR WORK HABIT
HAVE YOU STRUGGLED TO IMPROVE?
• I found it difficult to say no.
WHAT ARE YOUR PROFESSIONAL
GOALS FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS?
• I want to attend graduate school and get my masters in education. Beyond that, I would like to
continue to take graduate courses and in service courses so that I can stay current in the field.
Second, I would like to attend a number of regional and national conferences or seminars so
that I can connect with other school teachers in addition to staying up to that on the latest
strategies and techniques for teaching. Lastly, I would like to contribute to some of professional
magazines and journals. I would like to write some articles and share my ideas and thoughts on
teaching.
ESTABLISH A POSITIVE CLASSROOM
ENVIRONMENT.
Some of the thing I would do:
1.
Meet and greet my students at the door to my classroom. Shake their hands, call them by name and welcome them
into the room.
2.
Establish a seating pattern or seating chart early on. I’d want to assign them to desks alphabetically at least initially,
so I can learn their names quicker.
3.
Talk briefly about myself, showing with my student my own education, my family, and especially my philosophy of
education in general.
4.
Take attendance each day, making sure I add a positive comment about each student as I begin learning their names
and the correct pronunciation of those names.
5.
Share an initial set of rules and classroom expectations and invite them to help establish additional classroom
procedures throughout the year.
6.
I would inform students about my expectations for each class and each period. They need to know my expectations
about bringing textbooks, note taking, homework assignments and appropriate behavior.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES OF A
CLASSROOM.
• I want the classroom design to send a very powerful message to students. I want them to think,
“This is a comfortable place that supports my needs, both physical and psychological, and one in
which I feel secure and respected”. I enjoy being here.
• Upon entering my classroom you will find a lively and colorful room completely centered upon
children and active learning. Sight words, the alphabets, numbers, and inspirational quotes cover the
walls, white large bulletin, boards proudly display student’s work. A large area contains a carpeted
reading or group corner specifically for story telling, show and tell, weather discussions and calendar
and day of the week conversations. Chairs are arranged in a horseshoe pattern. This classroom
includes an abundance of age appropriately reading material and student mail boxes where children
place personal journals, home reading, books and workbooks in the morning and the collect news
letters or other personal parent communication at the end of the day.
LESSON PLAN-
ENSURE ST UDENTS A RE TA UGH T WH AT TH EY NEED
T O K NOW. A N OUT L I NE T H AT A L LO W T EA CH ERS T O P R EPARE FO R A ND AT T EN D T O T H E
I NDIVIDUA L DIFFER ENCES B ET W EEN A ND A M O NG T H E ST UDENT S.
• Specific Set of Objectives
3 components Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor
• Motivational Opening
stimulate student’s interest
• Series of Guided Practice activities
e.g hands on-minds on approach
• Some form of closure to the lesson
a teacher or student summary or some type of Lesson Product.
• I need to address evaluation and assessment
• Assessment- gather information about students level of performance or achievement.
Are my students learning what I’m teaching?
Is the instruction tailored to the individual needs?
• Evaluation- comparing a student’s achievement with other students or with a set of
standards.
HOW DO YOU KNOW STUDENTS HAVE
LEARNED WHAT YOU TAUGHT?
MULTIFACETED EVALUATION PROGRAM
Diagnostic- strengths and weaknesses
Formative- assess students progress
Summative- assess the extent of pupils achievement
IF I HIRED YOU TODAY, WHAT WOULD
YOU DO FIRST?
• For example, I was assigned to handle fourth grade. First, I would obtain the entire fourth
grade curriculum and all the associated textbooks. I would try to learn as much about the
program as I possibly could. Next, I would interview several of the other fourth grade teachers
and see what challenges they have faced over the past year and how they addressed some of
those concerns. Third, I would pull out some of my college textbooks, or perhaps talk with one
or two of my former professors, to review important information on classroom management
and discipline. Above all, I would do my homework and make sure I was ready to “hit the
ground running” on the first day of school.
HOW DO YOU HANDLE WITH A
STUDENT WHO HAS ADHD
1.
Making my instructions brief and clear and teaching one step at a time.
2.
Carefully monitoring work, especially when students move from one activity to another.
3.
Adjusting work time so it matches attention spans.
4.
Providing a quiet work area where students can move for better concentration.
5.
Combining both visual and auditory information when giving instructions.
6.
Whenever possible, breaking an assignment into manageable segments.