Senior High School Interview: Using The STAR

Approach
Now that the Senior High School selection process has rolled out nationwide, most
School Screening Committees will conduct the interview process after the
Demonstration Teaching of teacher-applicants. For the record, the DepEd interview
process will employ the Behavioral Event Interview (BEI) method.

BEI is a structured assessment wherein applicants are asked how they have performed
in specific situations and will be measured on how they will perform when hired in the
future. It anchors on the belief that behaviors exhibited in the past are predictors for
future performance in the workplace.

Teacher-applicants are highly encouraged to answer using the S.T.A.R approach:

S - Situation. Narrate a particular experience wherein you have exhibited an

exceptional and desirable skill. Be sure to cite important details involved in the scenario.

T - Task. Describe the tasks involved in the particular situation.

A - Action. List the action plans that you did to address the situation's task.

R - Result. Enumerate the outcome of your action plan; It's better to speak in terms of
quantifiable accomplishments (100% increase in efficiency, etc.).

Example:

1. Situation - During my second year of teaching, I became an adviser of the First Year
students.

2. Task - I noticed that there have been a lot or recorded tardiness in our section.

3. Action - I introduced a class program to give incentives to early birds as well as a

buddy system wherein responsible students will encourage their struggling classmates
come to school early.

4. Result - For the entire year, there was a 90% decrease in student tardiness in our
classroom and our school's guidance counselor adapted the program which is now
being used for all year levels in our campus.
DEPED DEMONSTRATION TEACHING TIPS:

 Write a good demonstration lesson plan and practice to execute it very well.

 The Visual Aid must be interesting and appropriate to the topic.

 The use of Audio-Visual Material is highly recommended.

 Make sure you know your major very well. It is highly possible that you do an impromptu demo
teaching in which the panel will ask what your field of specialization is and gives you the topic to
discuss. You will only have a few minutes then to teach them the subject they have chosen for
you. So be prepared.

 However, in some schools, especially those which are located in the city, you are most likely
expected to use PowerPoint presentation and audio-visual materials. Being creative is the key.

 Think of some ways on how to be lively during your demo. Panels are easily impressed with
those who can establish a connection to them so make sure you have an exciting motivation
activity.

 Your good command of the language can also impress the panels.

 Less talk, less mistake. Always remember that if you are not sure of what to say, better answer
shortly. There is no room for errors when you are facing the panels so, be very well-prepared!

 After the demo teaching, wait for the announcement of the schedule of the English Proficiency
Test.
Layman's Guide in SHS Application
Now that the Department of Education has officially released the Qualification
Standards and Ranking Process for Senior High School teacher-applicants, a door of
opportunity has opened to those wanting to pursue a career in teaching.

Since the passage of the K-12 law in 2013, the government had been informing the
public that there would be around 80,000 available positions, especially with the
implementation of the grades 11 and 12 of the Senior High School Program.

But to those who have no experience in government employment here are some of the
frequently asked questions that may guide your career choice:

1. Will I Qualify for the Job?

Many people are discouraged in applying for a government position post since it has
been common knowledge that palakasan system and red tape plague the bureaucracy.

However, with the constant efforts of DepEd to be an equal opportunity employer, it has
utilized ways and means to uphold transparency in the hiring process so as to attract
the best talents in the market.As long as you possess the requirements of the job
posting, go ahead and pass that resume!
2. How do I Apply?

Based on the recent DepEd memo, an applicant may go to the School Division Office
(SDO) or directly to your nearest public school to submit your application requirements.
Make sure though, that you create an account first at the DepEd's web portal
(application.deped.gov.ph) to secure a Unique Applicant Number (UAN) which will serve
as reference for your pertinent papers.
3. What are the Requirements?

Time to set aside your resume, as the government requires an official document for
your Curriculum Vitae. Among the mandatory documents that you need to prepare are
the following:
 Letter of Intent
 Personal Data Sheet
 NBI Clearance
 Voter's ID or any proof of residency
 Certificate of Trainings/Seminar (if available)
 and other additional requirements
4. What are the Possible Interview Questions?

Just like in any job application, an interview is done to screen potential employees. In
DepEd however, this process usually varies per division / school as some screening
committees are subjective in assessing applicants. Just be quick, witty and conversant
with your answers and you can't go wrong.
  K to 12 Program/Senior High School - What do you know about your future
employer?
 Professional experience - What can you bring to the job?
 Instructional skills - What teaching style do you find most effective? Teaching
techniques that you use inside the classroom?
 Technology/computer skills - Are you computer literate? Do you know how to
operate a projector or an OHP?
 Classroom discipline - How do you deal with unruly students? Name some ways to
prevent classroom disruptions.
 Classroom management - How do you promote a good learning atmosphere?
What is your management style?
 Knowledge of content/materials - What is your area of specialization?
 Planning skills - What are your short, mid and long term goals?
 Relationships with administration, staff, parents, and students - How do you relate
with superiors / colleagues? How do you deal with aggressive parents?
 Personal qualities - What are your strength / weakness?
5. What to do during Demonstration Teaching?

This is one of the inhibitions in applying as a teacher - to be assessed for a

demonstration teaching. Even though you don't have a background in education or any
experience in training, this process only aims to determine if you know how to
communicate ideas to students and motivate them to learn more. Remember that
Senior High leans towards competency-based learning, so as long as you have the
skills needed by the new curriculum, just show your eagerness to share your expertise.
6. How do I Prepare a Lesson Plan?

The basic parts of a lesson plan include:

 Learning Objectives - What do you aim to accomplish for the lesson? What do you
want the students to learn/demonstrate/value? (Read Bloom's Taxonomy of
Learning)
 Learning Resources / Materials - tools needed to accomplish your objectives
 Preliminary Classroom Activities - Greetings, checking of attendance, review of
past lesson
 Motivation / Mood Setting - a song, question, opening activity to excite your
audience
 Lesson Proper - presentation of lesson (Read about various classroom techniques)
 Assessment - a short quiz to test learner's comprehension
 Homework - a followup activity, to deepen / apply outside school what students'
learn for the day