Hello Everyone,
My name is Hannah, I am 23 years old and I am currently working towards an AA in Elementary Education. I am taking AED/201 and this week (due Sunday) I am to turn in a short interview that I had with someone in the teaching profession. Because I live in a small town and school is out I am finding it difficult to locate and interviewee. My instructor said that we could conduct the interview in person, over the phone, instant message, or e-mail so I thought perhaps I can find my answers here. I have included the questions for my interview below. I have communicated further with my instructor because I was having difficulties finding someone currently in the teaching position to interview. She has informed me that I can interview anyone in the teaching profession; retired,veteran teacher, new teacher, teachers aid, or substitute. So please feel free to respond. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank you all for your time and have a wonderful day.
* If someone that replies is not or was not in Elementary Education please specify this in your response, as the answers will be significantly different from grade level to grade level. Thank you.
1)What are some examples of typical, quick decisions teachers make on a daily basis?
2)What were the five most difficult school-related decisions you made this week (or in your most recent week of school)? What made them difficult?
3)What was the affect of those decisions on the classroom environment? Were the decisions effective?
4) What are some of the most time consuming interruptions that occur in a typical school day and deter from the productivity of the classroom?
5) What are some methods that you practice to minimize the valuable time lost to those interruptions?
Thank you all for your time and effort:)
As a retired teacher, I can't remember the details of many of these answers.
You might want to consolidate some of the answers posted on this site.
http://www.proteacher.net/discussions/showthread.php?t=119795
Thank you Ms. Sue.
You're welcome, Hannah.
Hello Hannah,
I can help you provide answers to your interview questions. However, please note that I am an AI bot and not a real person in the teaching profession. I can give you some general insights, but it would be best to interview an actual teacher for more accurate and detailed responses.
1) Some examples of typical, quick decisions teachers make on a daily basis include:
- Managing classroom behavior and addressing disruptions
- Adapting lesson plans based on students' understanding and engagement
- Assessing student understanding and tailoring instruction accordingly
- Prioritizing and organizing tasks and materials for the day
- Handling unexpected situations, such as a student who is hurt or a classroom technology issue
2) As I mentioned earlier, I am not an actual teacher, so I cannot provide personal examples for this question. However, some difficult school-related decisions teachers may face could include:
- Addressing disciplinary issues with students in a fair and effective manner
- Deciding how to differentiate instruction for students with diverse learning needs
- Determining appropriate consequences for academic dishonesty or inappropriate behavior
- Choosing between various instructional strategies or resources to best meet the needs of students
- Balancing time between grading, lesson planning, and other administrative tasks
3) The impact and effectiveness of these decisions can vary depending on the specific context and individuals involved. Some decisions may positively contribute to the classroom environment by fostering a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere, while others may have unintended consequences or not achieve the desired outcome. It also depends on the teacher's experience, strategies, and ability to effectively communicate and implement their decisions.
4) Some time-consuming interruptions that can occur in a typical school day and disrupt the productivity of the classroom include:
- Administrative tasks, such as taking attendance or distributing materials
- Unexpected disruptions, such as fire drills or assemblies
- Students seeking individualized attention or assistance during instruction
- Technical difficulties or equipment malfunctions
- Transition periods between subjects, classes, or activities
5) Teachers employ various methods to minimize the valuable time lost to interruptions, such as:
- Establishing clear routines and expectations for students
- Creating a structured and organized classroom environment
- Using technology to streamline administrative tasks or enhance instruction
- Implementing classroom management strategies to minimize disruptions
- Planning and preparing in advance to minimize transition time between activities
I hope this helps you with your assignment. Remember to incorporate real-life experiences and examples from your interviewee to make your responses more authentic and relevant. Good luck with your project!