TEACHER INTERVIEW with US School Principal
POSSIBLE TOPICS DURING THE INTERVIEW
CHARACTER QUESTION:
As a teacher, what are you most
successful with in the classroom?
It is fulfilling to see whenever my students
do the actual solving of math problems,
working their tasks and assignments
responsibly and actively participating in all
learning activities we have in the class.
My most successful moment in the
classroom is when my students learned
the topic and acquired essential skills and
concepts, and successfully passed their
learning assessments.
(Prepared by Ronald C. Donceras, PhD)
PROFESSIONAL QUESTION: CONCLUDING STATEMENTS:
Why is implementing technology into your Final Words
teaching instruction so important?
Educational technology plays a vital role in the Once again, thank you so much for
teaching and learning process. As a your time, and I look forward to
mathematics teacher, I believe that using working with you soon about
technology in instruction helps students learn teaching Mathematics (Algebra,
and understand abstract and complex Calculus, Statistics and other Math
mathematics concepts. And this can be done subjects) in your school.
by providing them with varied instructional
materials, relevant math links, lesson videos
and math applications.
Based on my experience, technology
integration in class makes our lesson more
interesting, engaging and meaningful for
students.
Teaching Experience and Subjects Taught
• Been teaching mathematics for 12
years now
• Subject taught: Algebra, Statistics,
Technology in Mathematics, Teaching
Strategies in Mathematics, Research
in Teaching, Research Methods
Classroom Management
• At the beginning of the SY, my
students and I will set and agree
some class rules
• Implement classroom routines
• Establish good relationship and build
trust with my students
• I let my students feel that I care and
concern for them
• I want them to be safe while enjoying
learning mathematics
Teaching Methods
• Lecture Discussion Method
• Cooperative Learning
• Individualized Approach
• Differentiated Instruction
• Flipped Classroom
• Project-Based Learning
• Blended Learning
Lesson Planning
• Objectives – based from the approved
standards/ common core standard of the
school. Learning objectives must be
SMART.
• Teaching/Learning Strategies – such as
cooperative learning, small group
instructions, blended learning, flipped
classroom, and differentiated instruction.
• Assessment – such as formative,
summative, portfolio assessment, and
performance assessment
Overall Teaching Approach
• I start with a motivational activity
• Introduce the lesson and learning
objective
• Exercises
• Learning activities
• Formative assessment
• Assignment
Motivational Activities
• Mind games/ trivia
• Math startup/ Warm-up Activity
• Drill activity (Emphasizing
prerequisite skills to the new
lesson)
• Post an interesting problem in
which students will work on
maybe by group or individual.
• Share a short interesting story
with moral lesson.
 Students Report/Progress
• Close monitoring of students’ progress
and performance
• Mechanism and intervention depend
on the results or data that comes out
• Conduct tutorial or remediation for
low performing students
• Administer pre-assessment to
determine prior knowledge and
knowledge gap.
• Conduct enrichment activity
Interaction with Students
• Know the background of the students
• Build good relationship and respect
with them
• Maintain a safe and non-threatening
classroom environment
• Treat all students in the class equally
• Talk to students about their interests,
and address their needs
“Take the risk, or lose the chance.” – RCD
Teaching Styles Behavioral Management
• Centered on classroom engagement • First thing, I make sure that
• Lessons are well-planned, engaging and my classroom should be a safe
meaningful for students place for learning.
• Incorporate learning strategies appropriate to the • Open communication
level of my students, giving them with options • Respect each other inside my
• Integrate technology in the class for a more class
interactive and engaging discussion • Use incentive/reward system
• Differentiate instructions to cater diverse learners • Constant reminders of
and their varied needs classroom rules
Parents Involvement Relationship with Colleagues
• Parents are our partners • Build good relationship with
• Communicate with parents on their child progress co-teachers
and performance • Collaborate with colleagues
• Report to the parents of the child uncontrollable • Be friendly with fellow
behavior teachers
• Set a schedule for parents consultation • Ask assistance/help whenever
• Encourage parents to participate activities that needed
relates to them • Initiate good conversation and
• Communication channels: text, call, email, letter, open communication
home visit, consultation
Good luck & God bless everyone!