Christian
What type of questions do they ask during an Interview for a History Teacher
I know the basic questions like Why you want to be a Teacher, but i feel i should still ask to better prepare myself for the future. #teacher
2 answers
Mo Kaushal, M.Ed.
Mo’s Answer
Usually, principals & APs will be more so concerned with clarifying your experience and professional intentions:
(1) Do you intend upon being professional in your teacher-student dealings?
(2) Are you okay with the stipulations of that specific job?
(3) What are your prior experiences which will help you succeed in that role?
Because NCLB requires a certain level of education and teacher preparation in order to work as a school teacher in America, principals and admins don’t really have much of a hiring task other than weeding out felons, the felonious in intent, and those with hidden red flags such as license revokations or previous heinous employee records.
In other words, let your strong character and results be your worth; you’ll be mega hirable in this short-staffed, high demand line of work. :-]
Best,
Mo Kaushal (M.Ed.)
Paul Goetzinger MPA College Advisor
Paul’s Answer
Hi Christian:
I have advised many teachers over my career and they have stated that in their interviews there have been many common questions asked, no matter what the subject you are teaching. One major area the school districts want to know is what your teaching philosophy is and how you would apply it in the classroom. Basically the importance of student centered learning, choices and helping them to overcome their challenges. You will also most likely be asked why you want to become a teacher and what your classroom management style is in relation to the subject the class. There will also be questions regarding how you would handle specific situations and scenarios. Like how you would handle a situation with a disruptive student, and how you would worth through adversity or conflicts in the classroom or at the school. Another could involve how you would get students engaged in relation to the subject you are teaching. Other questions could involve meeting deadlines for the class, and what your greatest strengths and weaknesses are in relation to your work or employment. Others could involve areas such as how you would communicate with parents and what area of history is the most interesting to you and why. I hope that some of these ideas have been helpful.
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