Ashley Gilles - First Year .5 Special Education / .5 Social Studies Teacher - Saydel High School
Rebecca Epane - Fifteenth Year Business Teacher - Saydel High School
During this assignment, I was able to interview a new teacher (Three years of experience or less) and a veteran teacher (Ten years of experience or more). I had the opportunity to interview a new social studies teacher, and and an experienced fifteenth year business teacher. This interview assignment gave me a thorough insight of the teaching profession, and the different styles of teaching. Asking a wide variety of questions allowed me to identify important values that teachers with different experience levels encompass. For example, I was able to determine their unique approaches
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Gilles identifies her biggest struggle as staying organized with her classroom and paperwork. “It’s difficult for me to stay organized because I teach two different subjects - special education and social studies. It’s important for me to stay on top of my paperwork, or I will fall behind.” In contrast, Mrs. Epane’s biggest struggle is staying up to date with the ethical teaching practices. “The ethical teaching practices have changed drastically since I started teaching fifteen years ago. It’s been a struggle for me to keep up with the new curriculum and teaching practices as well.” In addition, they both mentioned the importance of staying organized throughout the school year; as you will be able to stay on top of your …show more content…
According to Ms. Gilles, “I enjoy addressing positive student behaviors because it makes students feel good about themselves. Even on bad days, I will find at least one student to compliment during each class.” In addition, she will occasionally bring food to encourage the students to work hard throughout class. However, she will only reward students once per month, rather than every week. Similarly, Mrs. Epane will directly address student behaviors during class, as, “It’s important to recognize positive student behaviors so others may follow in their footsteps. Rewards may include, but are not limited to: late assignment passes, free food passes, and free tardy
David gives us some funny yet brutal examples of life while in class. His passage is informative and expressive. David used his writing to express and relieve his stress and frustration. I will incorporate David’s experience in France and his struggles along with my own personal experience. David starts by telling us he hasn’t ever been fond or use to schooling.
She strives to implement various methods for the teaching and learning of all students. Her dedication to the education world is evident daily! 4f - Miss Hannan demonstrated a high level of professionalism during her practicum experience. She presented strong characteristics of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in her dealing with others. Miss Hannan has grown as an educator and continued to strengthen her teaching skills during this semester.
After numerous e-mails to each other, Mr. Bowe and I decided to schedule the interview in his classroom for Friday, October 9th. Analogous with the majority of those that enter the teaching profession, Mr. Bowe’s desire to better the lives of students began with a fundamental inspiration: his teachers. Teachers are, in one word, influential. A great teacher inspires their students to love learning.
The role of an educator is not only to teach the many children that come through our classrooms, it is essential to form relationships with students that makes them feel like they matter and that goes above and beyond a teacher's job. It is essential for children to feel valuable, appreciated and motivated in the early stages of their education, the reason why I am pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching for an Elementary level academic setting. Receiving a Bachelor’s of Arts in Education Sciences at the University of California Irvine and the leadership roles I have undertaken in my employment has prepared me to begin and undertake a Masters of Arts in Teaching
She was kind enough to let me know who among the student that I need to focus on. Therefore, it was easier for me to know who are the students I should mostly direct my energy into when it comes to assisting and supporting the teacher’s behavior
She used this strategy to keep them from playing too rough with their other classmates. She had a genuine bond with every child she taught and every classroom she taught in. She once said, “The surest test of discipline is its absence.” (Clara
I interviewed a person who is very nice and love to play with children. She is my cousin Tina Mei and she is a teacher. I chose her to do my professional interview assignment because I want to know how she teach students and how she got the job. I knew she was working at school for many years and she has many experience of teaching students. Tina was graduated from Eastern Illinois University.
Teachers have the power to determine whether their classroom will be a caring atmosphere or an authoritarian environment for the students. Teachers need to curb their ego and model empathy, positive attitude, and leadership skills. She believes that if teachers use positive attitudes when dealing with difficult students, the students will respect the teacher more; therefore, the students will have better behaviors. Showing empathy toward the students will result in the student feeling like someone understands them. Creating relationships with students helps them feel safe in their environment and comfortable talking to the teacher.
Reflecting on my educational and practical experiences, I appreciate the infinite influence that teachers have on children. I realise that children will take the skills and knowledge learnt in the classroom and use it throughout their lives. I know a teacher has to deal with many daily pressures and challenges, in the classroom. However, I feel I require the skills needed to deal with these challenges. As a teacher I hope not only to be an educator but a positive role model, whom the children can look up to and trust.
1. Describe the skills or attributes you believe are necessary to be an outstanding teacher. Being an outstanding teacher goes beyond acquiring the competence and knowledge to deliver rigorous academic instruction to a diverse group of students. Outstanding teachers possess a multitude of qualities making them unique and unforgettable to the children they serve. I believe that outstanding teachers are passionate, inspired, creative, compassionate, patient and understanding.
The teacher has a positive attitude towards her students and teaching. She smiled, she took time to say hello, and asked how their weekends were. During their conversations, she would maintain eye contact with the students. During instructional time, she was prepared for the upcoming lesson and follow-up. She showed a passion for teaching through the energy, drive, and cohesiveness of the classroom.
The author conducted an in-person interview with Morgan Sedlacek, who works with Allen ISD as a first-grade teacher in a general education classroom.
I am pursing a degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. I am passionate about education and excited to share the joy of learning with students. The perspective of wonder and sense of excitement that children bring into education motivates me daily. Teaching can leave a lasting impression in a child’s life and offers a special opportunity to shape the bright young minds of future generations. While many professions can be impactful, I believe the qualities of the person in the career position to be the most influential.
Teachers should recognize a students positive behavior A procedure prevents a student from misbehaving Teachers say positive comments Teachers demonstrate positive actions Students needs
A significant turning point in the film is represented by a change classroom layout, instead of a conventional layout, students are in rows teacher at top of room, Erin rearranges the desk so that the students are looking, and arguably learning, from each other. In this film M is an accompaniment rather than the a dominant aspect of Erin’s teaching approach. Awareness: What a teacher knows about their students: interests, talents, and concerns, personal histories, family backgrounds, previous results (Fenstermacher and Soltis’, 2004). Erin awareness of students is gained through department scores, discussions with teaching staff and student diary entries.