October 1, 2014

First Draft of Interview Question Heuristic

What do I need to do to become an elementary school teacher?

Write your interview

questions below. Then,
check the indirect
research question(s) for
which you believe the
interview question will
provide data.

Teaching
which grade
level will be
best suited to
my individual
strengths and
weaknesses?

What are
the
differences
between
teaching in
Texas and
New
Mexico?

Should I
specialize
in a
specific
subject
rather
than a
specific
grade
level?

What other
jobs are
available to
Bachelor of
Interdisciplinary
Studies degree
holders?

Interview Questions:
1. What kind of degree
do you hold? What did
you major in?
2. What made you
decide to become a
teacher?

3. How many years have

you been a teacher?
What are some of the
lessons you have
learned over the years?
4. Which grade levels
have you taught? If
youve taught more than
one grade level, which
one did you like the
best? Why?
5. Which subjects do you
teach? Do you have a
favorite or least favorite?
Why?

Is it
beneficial
for me to
get a
Masters
degree?

6. In your view, what are

the differences between
teaching public & private
school?

7. Which one do you

prefer? Why?

8. Are you bilingual?

How important is being
fluent in Spanish to
teaching in El Paso?

9. What are some of your

favorite aspects of being
a teacher?

10. What are some of the

difficulties or obstacles
youve experienced in
your teaching career?
Were you able to
overcome them? How?

11. Is there any advice or

information you wish you
had been given when
you first became a
teacher?

12. Do you have a

Masters degree? How
has it helped you in your
career?