Interview questions....for elem ed

thanks girls...its a district on the south shore

Anymore questions? TIA

Kathleen,
I know one of the things that got me hired was that I answered the questions that I would do whatever was necessary to help a student succeed.
You need to make it clear that if you had issues w/ someone/something, that you would always seek out advice from an admistrator. You want to come across as a TEAM PLAYER!!!
Be prepared to discuss parent involvement, CR management, differentiated instruction, inclusion, state tests, critical thinking

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Posted by bournebride

I would go on their school website. they usually give information about the programs they teach. get ready for those types of questions.

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GREAT IDEA!! I def did that before all my interviews. It helps!!!

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Posted by conigs25

Kathleen,
I know one of the things that got me hired was that I answered the questions that I would do whatever was necessary to help a student succeed.
You need to make it clear that if you had issues w/ someone/something, that you would always seek out advice from an admistrator. You want to come across as a TEAM PLAYER!!!
Be prepared to discuss parent involvement, CR management, differentiated instruction, inclusion, state tests, critical thinking

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Thanks!

I had an interviewer open with, Let's forget what's on the resume for a minute and tell me something that's not on there. That was a good one! GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!! your an ACE

I just went on one- these are the questions i was asked-

Tell me about yourself and your philosophy of education
Behavior management- What would you do?
Balanced Literacy- What are the components?
Situational questions- These are pretty easy to answer
Communication with parents
How do you teach math
Differentiated instruction ** Most schools are big on this- its a 'buzz' word
I think that was it, i'll try to think of more. FM me if you have any questions

good luck on monday.. i have one as well at my school...
def the last book youve read!! they want to know you read for pleasure/recreation..BRIDES magazines dont count - haha..

how would you prepare students for ELA..
how would you use the ELA standards in lessons - esp critical thinking..
how would you differentiate instruction for all students..
something about the math strands - content and process strands..(sorry - im a reading teacher - im screwed on this one)
how would you involve parents in the education
what is your discipline policy
how do you feel about inclusion..
what is your weakness/strengths..

Kathleen, I found something for you. Here are some questions I found from a great source:


What type of reading program did you use in student teaching (or any other placement) (basal, novel, whole language, etc.)?

How would you describe the ways children learn from birth to age 9?

If you could design the ideal elementary classroom, what would it look like?

We know that children learn by making connections, What implications does this have for curriculum at the elementary level?

What subject area do you believe is your strength, which is your weakest? What steps will you take to improve in this area?

How do you incorporate writing into your curriculum?

Classrooms have become much more diverse, with the inclusion of special needs children, children from different socioeconomic backgrounds, and children from different cultures in the same classroom. How do you expect to meet the needs of all the students in your class?

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Posted by Goldi1021
Classrooms have become much more diverse, with the inclusion of special needs children, children from different socioeconomic backgrounds, and children from different cultures in the same classroom. How do you expect to meet the needs of all the students in your class?

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yes, I was asked this

Also:

How would you get to know the community?

Describe a lesson you taught that you felt was successful

Def. the classroom managament stuff..they ALWAYS ask that

Bump...I am getting nervous!

What school? FM if you don't want to post.
I work on the South Shore.

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Posted by bridy06

What school? FM if you don't want to post.
I work on the South Shore.

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Sent you FM

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Posted by trish71407

I just went on one- these are the questions i was asked-

Tell me about yourself and your philosophy of education
Behavior management- What would you do?
Balanced Literacy- What are the components?
Situational questions- These are pretty easy to answer
Communication with parents
How do you teach math
Differentiated instruction ** Most schools are big on this- its a 'buzz' word
I think that was it, i'll try to think of more. FM me if you have any questions

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I agree-those question sound like ones they would definitely ask.