Interview's Transcript
Interviewer: What do you do at the first lesson?
Interviewee: I usually do an introduction activity. Something fun and creative in which I get to know the students and the students get to know each other. However, it depends if it is a new class or not. If we know each other already, the activity will focus on what they did during the vacation.
Interviewer: What is established on the first day of school face to face?
Interviewee: I do not think I establish anything on the first day. I do not want to scare them.
Interviewer: Do you introduce your rules?
Interviewee: I do not do it at the first lesson. I usually start at the second lesson with the most important rules such as, being on time and respecting each other. During
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The principal was actually one of the teachers in the past, so he truly understands and works with the rest of the staff cooperatively. Furthermore, he is very involved in the classroom management. For example, the principal decided that each time a pupil comes late to class, the teacher can send him to the secretary to get a letter. If he has three letters, he will get suspended for a day. Moreover, if a student got twice a letter with an assignment one after the other, he stays for a long day. The principal also takes some problematic children and speaks with them personally and in general, if I have a student that is out of control, I know that I can send him to the principal and he will help me. Although I do not have to use this support, it aids me as a teacher to know that I have someone on my back and that I am not alone. In general, we have a very good and safe environment in school as …show more content…
I even asked the same questions other teachers as well since the answers can truly aid me as a teacher. Although the questions do not relate to the learning content, they are very important for the way of learning. It seems that a good way of learning will result in better learning. Moreover, it is related to everyday teaching. In contrast of the content which changes from time to time.
In addition, classroom management seems to be one of the most difficult tasks for a teacher. From the interview, I learned that the most effective and essential way is being consistent. The consequences of this method are useful and not only for the classroom management but also for promoting the learning in general since a consistent teacher makes the pupil know what is expected of him and makes a clear and safe environment, which supports learning.
Also, I was surprised to find out a teacher who has such a close relationship with her students' parents. Most of the teachers that I know, usually look at parents' involvement in a negative way. Nevertheless, it appears to be a promoting tool for teachers if they use it correctly and with some
On one of my first days of school placement I learned the importance of teachers having good questioning skills. I was helping out one afternoon when a young child, pulled out the chair of a classmate as he was about to sit down and the student fell on the floor. It was quite a dramatic incident and I was very impressed by the way the teacher used questioning to deal with the wrongdoer and make him think about his actions and see the error of his ways using leading questions without getting angry and shouting at the child. The teacher’s conversation with the student, who for privacy reason’s we’ll call John, went something like this.
The interviewee and I both felt very comfortable, I didn’t sense much distress until I got to the controversial topics, which is great. Both parties should be comfortable when it comes to an interview. Also, although I did wait long periods before talking sometimes and I also cut her off once, I do feel like I did get a decent amount of information from her. I also asked open-ended questions too. I actually didn’t ask any leading questions in this interview which is why I got such lengthy answers from her but I did compound some questions which I wouldn 't do next time because the trend seems to be that she would respond to the last question I asked instead of acknowledging everything I said. Another thing I feel that I did well was listening. I did not talk very much, she did the talking for about ¾ of the interview which is
When we were first given this assignment I had not put much consideration into it. I thought we were to ask a couple of questions, it would all work itself out and I would be done. But this was not the case. The thought and reflection put into interview questions really surprised me. There was far more factors other than the questions you were asking, because you were also dealing with people, people who are giving you there free time, their attention and opening themselves up to you a stranger, so there were far more responsibilities then what were initially at hand.
Fraser (2005) and Clarkin-Phillips & Carr (2009) discuss the many benefits of teacher-parent relationships for students, stating they include gains in health, well-being, educational achievement and increased long-term economic well-being and enthusiasm for learning.
Parental involvement promotes the social growth of a child. Children whose parents are involved in their education have many advantages. They have better grades, test scores, long-term academic achievement, attitudes and behavior than those with disinterested mothers and fathers (Gestwicki, 2001). Parents becoming involved in their child's schooling creates extra sources of social constraint to influence the child's behavior (McNeal, 2001). For example, parents talking to their children and becoming involved in the school conveys a message to the child of education being important. Parents should be talking with your children's teacher and letting her know about your family. The more she knows about your child, the better she will be able to connect with your child.
Discussions continue about improving the U.S. public education system. One question which is frequently overlooked is: What is the role of parents in education?
With regards to parent involvement in my teaching experience, I have only taught in a once a week Kindermusik setting, and the parents and caregivers have always been very involved with both the children in their own care and those in the class as a whole. I did plan a field trip for one class, and the parents were all in attendance and ...
Classroom management has the largest effect on student achievement, so students cannot learn in poorly managed classroom. Additionally, research has pointed out that the quality of teacher-student relationships is the main aspect of classroom management.(…2). Furthermore, when teachers set classroom management plan, the plan will give structure to everything from seating to lessons to grading to the relationship between students. Teachers should incorporate strategies for addressing student behavior into classroom
Parents are an important ingredient to the perfect education. Parents who aren't involved in their children's education only impede the efforts made by teachers and students to create a good education. These parents are oftentimes uninterested with their children's education as a whole. To achieve perfection in the educational system, parents have to take an active role in that education. Parents who don't include themselves in their children's education aren't always informed about the student's progress, aren't aware of the current curriculum, and don't have any idea of the student's strengths and weaknesses in school. An involved parent is informed and sometimes included in the decision-making process. Parents who take an active role are kept informed of the progress made by their children. The parents know the curriculum and assist the children with their nightly studies, and can discuss their children's feelings about education.
Classroom management is a necessary component to every classroom. It includes creating a set of rules and clear expectations that all students follow. This helps unify the classroom for both the teacher and students allowing for a smooth, effective, and educational environment. When the students are aware of what is expected, they are motivated in order to attain the goals dispensed by the teacher. Some students are naturally motivated and want nothing more than to surpass goals for the sake of triumph and pleasing the teacher. Other students need extrinsic motivation in order for them to become engaged in
I’m glad my first impression for the interviewer was a good one. This also increased my motivation.
Around twenty years ago the National Center for Education Statistics asked, “What are the Most Serious Problems in Schools”. I will link to every article referenced at the end of this newsletter. Parent involvement was a much larger issue in public schools. I think this shows it often is not the parent’s fault they are not more involved. Financial motives often can be cited by parents who don’t attend their students’ events. In Public Schools teachers said parent involvement was a serious problem: 25.5% overall, 20.6% in Elementary School, and 30.7% in High School. In contrast the Private School
In the reading it brings up how most parents are only contacted by the school when it is something bad. This is not how it should be. Teachers should be sending home good news notes to the parents praising the students for their hard work in the class. Schools also need to be welcoming to the families and provide workshops to assist in the parent’s knowledge to allow them to help their children with their schoolwork. Having the parents involved and aware of the things that are going on in the classroom and the school are great ways to build that relationship and to enhance the student’s academic achievement and
This I Believe Philosophy statement will include my thoughts and beliefs about classroom management with comparison to other theorists’ models. The major theorists that will be mentioned are Barbara Coloroso, Linda Albert, and Lee & Marlene Canter. I highly agree with the Canter’s and Coloroso’s models of classroom management because it best fits my personality as an individual teacher. I believe that an affective classroom management plan is first practiced and then modeled for improvements. My ultimate goal for my Classroom Management Plan is to model self-discipline by teaching it through my daily actions so that students may be able to self-manage themselves accordingly.
at a faster or slower pace. This is beneficial in the aspect that it will keep quick learners from