Welcome to the Real World

         Today in class we had to pretend we were having an interview. We were to dress up professionally and be prepared to answer questions as if we were going for a job interview to become a teacher for three different schools. Each school focused on one of the three methods of teaching: direct instruction, inquiry, and cooperative learning. When hearing about this assignment I was a little nervous because I did not know what to expect, but while having these interviews it was actually a lot of fun and engaging for me.


       I believe the "principals" of the schools each provided us with great questions. Most of the questions consisted of what our personal views were in teaching different types of lessons and what we would do in certain situations. These were great questions to ask because these are the questions that you need to take into consideration in your own classrooms. Out of all the schools I would want to work in a cooperative learning school because I believe students need to work together and explore and learn for themselves to retain information and carry it on with them further in life. 
        Once we were done being interviewed it was time to ask the principal about how they run the school. I think it is important that once you are done with an interview you ask questions after so that you look interested and thinking about what is going to happen. The questions that I asked were: 

1.       How do you see your school changing in the next 5 years?

2.       Why do you like working at this school?

3.       How would you describe the parent involvement in the activities and educational programs of the school? 

I     I like these questions because it is important to know what to expect from your co-workers, parents, whole school when you are applying for a job.

                  Overall, this was a great experience and prepared us for what to expect when we go on job interviews when we are ready to become teachers. However I believe it could have went better for me. I should stay away from saying "um" and "like" because it sounds unprofessional and I should think about my answers before I start talking to avoid talking in circles. The questions that were asked were very unique and different and allowed me to reflect on everything that I learned in my ED classes and apply it to what I would do in the field. I realized I have learned more than I realized and am very excited to put my knowledge to work once I can obtain my own classroom as an elementary school teacher. 

        Here is a link on some tips to keep in mind while going on interviews to become a teacher.