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Running Head: TEACHER INTERVIEW REFLECTION PAPERTeacher Interview Reflection PaperJulie CarrollIvy Tech Community College - Central Indiana
1. Tell me about yourself as a teacher.a. Why did you decide to enter teaching?i. She was young and idealistic. She liked kids and wanted to help them.b. How many years have you been teaching?i. 20 yearsc. What grade levels have you taught?i. 3rd, 4th, 1st and Kindergarten2. Tell me about your classroom and teaching strategies.a. How is your classroom arranged to optimize learning?i. Mostly whole group activity with areas for small groups and technologyused to engage the studentsb. What are your strategies for effective classroom management?i. Establish routines, expectations, consistency and schedules and assign jobsto the studentsc. What types of lesson plans do you create? How do you incorporate state standardsinto your curriculum?i. Create all lesson plans. Utilize curriculum mapping and pacing guide toincorporate standards3. For you what are the most exciting aspects of teaching and your work?a. Seeing students grow academically4. Who has given you the most support in learning to be an effective teacher?a. Other teachers5.How do you encourage involvement of parents and families in the school and yourclassroom?a. Parents are involved through the daily folder, the weekly newsletter, weeklyreport and the parent center6. How much time do you spend outside of the work day on preparation and grading?a. Average of 2.5 hours a day, more on the weekend7. What do you think are the most difficult challenges for teachers?a. Discipline8.What do you see as the pros and cons of ISTEP? In what ways, if any, has ISTEPaffected your teachinga. Not applicable to first grade, but it drives curriculum with HOT topics (HighOrder Thinking)9. What types of subjects do you most like teaching?a. Math10. If you weren’t teaching what would you like to study?a. Cognitive or brain development11. What is the hardest thing to see your students go through?a. Emotional distress