A DETAILED LESSON PLAN IN TLE- 9

BREAD AND PASTRY PRODUCTION

I – Objectives

1. Measure liquid and dry ingredients accurately.

2. Appreciate the proper use of measuring dry and liquid ingredients.
3. Select and use measuring tools accurately.
II – Subject Matter

Lesson Tittle: Measuring Dry and Liquid Ingredients.

III – Learning Resources

1. Reference:
a. Title of the book: Bread and Pastry Production Grade 9
b. Page number: page 28- page 31.

c. Content Standard: The

learner demonstrates
understanding of the
d. core concept and underlying
theories in preparing and
presenting
e. gateaux, tortes and cakes
f. Performance Standard: The
learner demonstrate
competencies in
g. preparing and presenting
gateaux, tortes and cakes
h. Learning Competencies:
LO1. Prepare sponge and
cakes
i. 3.1 Select, measure and
weigh ingredients according
to recipe
j. requirements, enterprise
practices and customer
practices
k. Content: How to measure
ingredients
l. Code: TLE_HEBP9-12TC-
IIIa-f-7
m. B. Materials
n. Laptop, Television,HDMI
Cable, Power point
Presentation,
o. C. References
p. IV. PROCEDURE
q. Content Standard: The
learner demonstrates
understanding of the
r. core concept and underlying
theories in preparing and
presenting
s. gateaux, tortes and cakes
t. Performance Standard: The
learner demonstrate
competencies in
u. preparing and presenting
gateaux, tortes and cakes
v. Learning Competencies:
LO1. Prepare sponge and
cakes
 w. 3.1 Select, measure and
weigh ingredients according
to recipe
x. requirements, enterprise
practices and customer
practices
y. Content: How to measure
ingredients
z. Code: TLE_HEBP9-12TC-
IIIa-f-7
aa. B. Materials
bb. Laptop, Television,HDMI
Cable, Power point
Presentation,
cc. C. References
dd. IV. PROCEDURE
Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of the core concept and underlying
theories in preparing and presenting gateaux, tortes and cakes

Performance Standard: The learner demonstrates competencies in preparing and presenting

gateaux, tortes and cakes

Learning Competencies: LO1. Prepare sponge and cakes 3.1 Select, measure and weigh
ingredients according to recipe requirements, enterprise practices and customer practices
 Content: How to measure ingredients

Code: TLE_HEBP9-12TC-IIIa-f-7

2. Materials
Laptop, Television, HDMI Cable, Power point Presentation
IV – Procedure

Teacher’s Activity Students’ Activity

A. Preliminary Activity

1. Greetings
Good afternoon class! How is your day so far? Good afternoon, Ma’am. We are fine.

That’s good to hear! So I can expect a full blast of energy

and active participation from you.

2. Prayer
Before we begin the lesson this afternoon, let us ask the
guidance of almighty God and let us enlighten our mind to
completely understand the lesson this morning. Would you
please lead the prayer? (Student will lead the prayer)

3. Classroom Management
I would like to request everyone to arrange your chairs
properly and make sure there are no trashes around you. (Students will arrange their chairs and will
pick up the trashes.)
4. Checking of attendance
I think everyone is present. I’m so glad that everyone
understands the reasons of coming to school regularly.

B. Review
Do you still remember the standard table of weights and
measures? Yes, Ma’am

How many tablespoons are there in 1 cup? 16 tbsp.

C. Motivation
I have here pictures of different kitchen/utensils. What you
are going to do is to classify them according to their use or
function.

a. Measuring tools a. Measuring tools

-Measuring cups
-Measuring spoons
-Measuring cups for liquid
 ingredients
b. Preparatory tools
b. Preparatory tools
-Flour sifter
-Grater
-Pastry brush
-Spatula
c. Mixing tools
c. Mixing tools
-Mixing bowls
-Wooden spoon
-Rubber scrapper
D. Presentation
What do you think is our topic? Measuring dry and liquid ingredients.

That’s right! Measuring dry and liquid ingredients. Our

objectives is to:
1. Measure liquid and dry ingredients accurately.
2. Appreciate the proper use of measuring dry and
liquid ingredients.
3. Select and use measuring tools accurately.

E. Development of the lesson/lesson proper

A. Activity
I have here selected ingedients. I need 6 volunteers. Each of
them must assign to measure the ingredients accurately in a
given situation below.
1. 1 cups flour
2. ¼ cups white sugar
3. ½ cup brown sugar
4. 1 T baking powder
5. 1 ½ tsps. Margarine
6. 1/3 cups water (The students will do the activity.)

B. Analysis
In your activity you measured 1 ½ cups of flour. Did he/she
used the correct measuring cup? Yes, Ma’am

Was the flour sifted before it was measured? No, Ma’am

Okay, the first thing that you have to do in measuring flour

is that you have to choose the right tools. Then second one
is you have to sift the flour. Why?
That’s right! Another steps is you scoop to fill the measuring
In order to be loosen the ingredients. To
remove the foriegn materials. To remove
lumps.
 to heaping full. Do I have to shake this?
Correct! we do not have to shake the flour. Why?
Very good and your product will be commercial. What tool
are you going to use to level the flour?
If you don’t have spatula you can use any staight edge like
for instance a knife or a handle of other tools.
How about white sugar? Is it necessary to sift it before
measuring?
That’s right! However, sometimes there are some foriegn
materials in it like hair, seeds and others. So to be sure, we
have to sift it. What is the next procedure?
Correct! Why should we avoid shaking or pocking?
Very good! Then you have to level off with the spatula.
Let’s come now to brown sugar. What is the first step in
your activity?
Then you have also to scoop into the measuring cup and
pack compactly until it follows the shape of the cup when
inverted. How about baking powder?
Correct! What is the next step?
Correct! And what is the tool that you are going to use when
you level?
Very good! Let’s come now to shortening. Solid fats. I prefer
to use margarine. In your activity what is the procedure that
you take off?
Yes, you have to press it well so that it is fully filled, or there
are air spaces. Then after that what’s next?
In your activity is the cup used to measure water correctly?
No, Ma’am
Beacause it will press down and make it
compact again.
Level it with spatula.
Ma’am according to the book sifting is not
necessary before measuring unless it is
lumpy.
Fill the measuring cup untill over flowing.
Do not shake the cup , do not pock it with
the spoon.
Because it will press down and compress
the ingredients again.
We have to check if the sugar is lumpy
before measuring. Roll out the lumps.
Remove the dirt.
Remove the lumps in powder by stiring.
Dip the measuring spoon into the powder.
Level with spatula or back edge of the knife.
Ma’am fill the measuring spoon with the
shortening while pressing until it is full.
Level the fat with spatula.
Yes Ma’am.
 Very good! What is the first procedure? Pour water into the measuring cup.

Correct! Then you do not lift the cup to your eye level in
order to get the readings.

How about if there is a powder milk in the recipe, how will

you measure it? The procedure is the same in measuring the
flour.
Why? Because they are both in powder form.

C. Abstraction
What is your preparatory activity when measuring flour? Sift the flour first.

And why do we have to sift? To remove lumps. To remove foreign

materials. To loosen the ingredients.
Very good! How about when you measure water. What will
you do? Pour water into the glass without lifting the
cup to your eye level in order to get the
reading.
D. Application
Who will come in front and measure the ingredients
following the situation given?

1. 2 tbsps. baking powder using the teaspoon. 6 teaspoons baking powder

2. ½ cup white sugar using tablespoon. 8 tablespoon

3. ¼ cup brown sugar using tablespoon. 4 tablespoon

4. 2 cups of water 2 cups of water

V – Evaluation

Direction: Write the letter according to the steps/

sequence of it.

A. Measuring white sugar (A-C)

1. Level off with the spatula. 1. C

2. Sifting is not necessary unless it is lumpy. 2. A

3. Fill the measuring cup until over flowing. 3. B

Do not shake the flour.

B. Measuring flour (A-C)

1. Fill the measuring cup to over flow. Do
not shake. 1. B.
 2. Level off with spatula. 2. C

3. Sift the flour. 3. A

C. Measuring brown sugar (A-D)

1. Remove the dirt. 1. C

2. Check if the sugar is lumpy before

measuring. 2. A

3. Roll out the lumps. 3. B

4. Scoop into the measuring cup and pack

compactly until it follows the shape when
inverted. 4. D

VI – Assignment/Agreement/Homework

Topic: Measuring Dry and Liquid Ingredients

Prepare for your individual graded practical tomorrow, Tuesday July 27. 2021. Practice at home doing
proper measuring of dry and liquid ingredients.

Page: 28-31

Prepared by:
ARLYN BONDONES REBUCAS
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Teaching can be difficult and frustrating, but it is extremely rewarding and it
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Students also have different methods of learning and a teacher must be able to
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How do you approach discipline and what role does it play in learning?
Teachers routinely deal with discipline issues in the course of their daily
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style, age of students, and district policies. “I believe that discipline is an
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expected and what the limits are in my syllabus as well as my initial class
orientation. Discipline is the foundation of respect in the classroom and
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How do you interact with parents?

This question is designed to assess how the candidate interacts with parents.
Parents are an important part of the learning process and teachers must have the
ability to communicate with them in a positive way to help the students be
successful. “Parents play a critical role in supporting their child’s education. I
feel that it is extremely important to engage them and ensure that a student is
set up for success. I provide contact information for parents and encourage them
to contact me if they have any questions about their child’s performance or
progress. I believe in sending home periodic updates about what they children
are learning and what is being accomplished in the classroom. This way, parents
are able to ask their children how things are going and discuss the current
curriculum and major tests and projects. I approach parental communication in a
way that puts us all on the same team with the same goal, which is ensuring the
success of the student.”

How have state, local, or common core standards affected your lesson planning

process?
Standards and standardized testing is an important part of teaching. This
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how they plan their curriculum, and whether or not they will just “teach the test”.
“Standards are clearly an important focal point for the curriculum. I believe that
thorough curriculum planning and assessments are the best way to structure the
year and ensure that students cover the required material. The way that I
approach this is to start with the framework of standards and build my lessons
around them. I do not teach only what will be assessed in testing, but I make sure
that it is included. Objective performance is an excellent way to gauge students’
understanding of the material and my curriculum map allows me to ensure that
the necessary skills are covered and assessed prior to standardized testing.”

What do you think of technology in the classroom and how have you integrated it into

your lessons?
Technology has become commonplace as a teaching tool in many classrooms.
This question assesses how the candidate utilizes available technology to help
students learn as well as teaching them basic technological skills. “I believe that
technology in the classroom can be a valuable asset that helps students learn. I
also think it has the potential to be a distraction and requires the teacher to have
an established plan for acceptable use. It is important that students learn how to
use technology for education as well as teaching them basic technological
literacy and I have incorporated it into my lessons by assigning students tasks
that require more advanced use of technology. For example, all of my papers
must be in MLA format. I teach the format and the students must learn to adjust
margins, spacing, line breaks, citations, and other more advanced features of
word processors throughout the year. Not only do they become experts at the
formatting, they also learn how to manipulate formatting through repetition and
exploration of these features that they would otherwise not have been exposed
to. This exposure allows the students to get comfortable with the platform and
 creates a foundation that helps them use technology both inside and outside of
the classroom.”

What Are Hiring Managers Looking for When Interviewing Teachers?

If you’ve never been in a teaching interview before—maybe you’re changing careers or just starting
out in the education space—there are common themes hiring managers tend to look for in
qualified candidates, no matter the specific role or workplace:
 Teaching skills: Unsurprisingly, a candidate’s teaching skills—how they work with students on a
group and individual level—are crucial. “Do they know how to have an effective classroom where
all kids are learning and engaged?” says Dan Swartz, Managing Director at Resolve Talent
Consulting, LLC, a firm that specializes in education recruitment.
 Data proficiency: In today’s modern school system, says Swartz, data is also incredibly
important: “Have you been able to master or are you proficient at the use of data?” To go a step
further, he wants teachers to give him examples of how they used data to learn or improve upon
something—whether they looked at specific test scores or overall class performance metrics.
 Subject matter expertise: While being a great influencer is key for succeeding as a teacher, so
is expertise. Swartz notes that candidates have to show that they’re adequately knowledgeable
about the content area they’re looking to teach. “[A lot] of times there are state standards. So in
some way incorporating in your interview response just how much you know about the standards
or how much you can use the standards for your instruction, that’s another big piece,” he says.
 Teamwork: “Everybody’s interviewing for teamwork,” says Swartz. “And I know that’s kind of
cliché, but it is really, really important.” Being a team player when it comes to working with other
teachers, administrators, aides, and staff means you’ll not only allow students to succeed, but also
help the entire school thrive.
 Organization and accountability: “As an administrator, I need to know that I’m going to be
able to get lesson plans from you,” says Rob Sheppard, an ESL teacher who started his own online
English school, Ginseng English. Candidates that are on top of deadlines and can meet classroom
goals will go far.
When planning out your responses to these questions, don’t just think about what you’re going to
say but also how you’re going to say it. “I always look at body language first,” says Calvin Brown,
Senior Recruiter at Alignstaffing, an education staffing firm. When someone looks frazzled or
caught off guard by a basic question or behavioral question—those questions that often start with,
“Tell me about a time when”—he says, “I start to question, okay, can you really handle that kind of
population or have you handled this kind of situation before?”
“If you have a situation or a story with a great outcome, absolutely share [it],” says Brown. Stories
are also a great ways to highlight your expertise and skill set if you don’t come with a traditional
background in education. Swartz adds, “Even if you’re not a teacher with experience, you can still
highlight how you go about your work by giving past examples and scenarios of engaging” others.
And when you go to tell a story or answer a question, “It sounds obvious, but [your] response
needs to be relevant to the job that you’re applying for,” says Sheppard. Make sure you’re
considering what this role entails and the mission or values of the school and tailoring your
dialogue accordingly. If your experience and passion aren’t at all related to the job, you’re not
going to get anywhere.
Need some tips for writing your teaching resume? Find a full guide here.

1. Why Do You Want to Be a Teacher/Work With Children?

“You have to know who you are as an individual and as an educator, and you have to know what
you can bring to the school,” says Brown. This question gets to the heart of that self-awareness and
passion. The interviewer wants to know: What drew you to this field, specifically?

How to Answer It
It’s obvious of course, but you don’t want to say, “Summer vacations!” This should be easy to
answer simply because there’s probably something you can think of that made you want to get into
education. Maybe you love teaching your friends new things, or are a facts wizard bursting with
knowledge, or love connecting with children. Focus not just on what you like about teaching but
also on what you can, as Brown suggests, bring to the table.
For example, you might say: “I really admired my third grade teacher, Mrs. Kim, when I was
younger, and even after I left her class I still felt myself drawn to her for advice and guidance
over the years. It’s that sense of warmth and acceptance she provided me that inspired me to
become a teacher. I want to be that person others can lean on as they navigate the oftentimes
tough waters of growing up.”

2. What’s Your Teaching Style or Philosophy?/What Adjectives Would You Use

to Describe Your Presence in the Classroom?

An interviewer wants to see that you’re not just trying to push students toward some goal or
academic result, but really want to help them develop inside and outside school. Basically, you care
about people and their success, not just your own professional achievements.

How to Answer It
“A good answer would be a community approach. So knowing that you’re one piece of this person’s
journey,” says Mary Findley, Senior Teacher Success Manager at Skillshare and a former Teach for
America Core Member and elementary school teacher. In other words, you see teaching as more
than just standing in front of a whiteboard barking orders.
You’ll want to be honest about your specific style. But also consider what this school’s philosophy
is like, and try tailoring your response to encompass those same values (so long as you’re being
truthful).
You could answer with: “I would say I’m strict but fair when it comes to teaching. I believe when
students are challenged with realistic goals and given the support they need not to just get the
answers right but to be able to use those learnings to solve future problems on their own,
everyone comes out on top. I also think that as a teacher, it’s my job to support my students
through the lessons I give, but also through the various challenges they may face at school, and
to partner with them as well as other support systems to help them feel motivated, comfortable,
and happy in the classroom.”

3. How Would You Handle a Difficult Student?

Difficult students, naturally, exist in every classroom. And difficult can look like so many different
things. So interviewers want to know that you either have in the past handled a difficult student or
can handle them appropriately should you need to.

How to Answer It
“When students are disengaged, it’s either because the content’s too challenging, it’s too easy, or
there could be some outside-of-school factors,” explains Findley. A good answer delves into
figuring out the cause, as that’s often the most important step.
Then, your response should show that “you’re meeting the student where they’re at and building
on their strengths,” she says. It should also emphasize that you’re “collaboratively discussing”
solutions with the student rather than ordering them around. If you have an example story to tell,
that’s a great way to state your case.
You could say: “For me, the first step would be to pull them aside and address the issue privately.
My biggest questions would be about deciphering what might be the root cause of this student’s
bad behavior. Once I know what may be contributing to their difficulty, I really try to work with
them to come up with a solution. I used this strategy in my last classroom, where I had a student
who couldn’t seem to stay in his seat during lessons. We talked about how his behavior affected
the rest of the class and why he kept moving around, and we agreed that when he was feeling
really anxious he could raise his hand and I’d let him take a lap around the classroom, but only
when it was appropriate. I also decided to make some of my lessons more active and hands-on so
that other students could benefit from getting out of their seats every once in a while.”

4. How Do You Motivate Students?

Similar to the question above, interviewers want to see how you influence students to do what you
need them to do. Findley adds that this is an especially important thing to vet for when hiring
virtual teachers, because motivating others over video requires a lot more creativity than when
you’re teaching in person.

How to Answer It
As Brown points out, “In order to get them to the next level...you have to know your students, you
have to know their strong points [and] their weak points.”
So it’s really about having a personalized approach, says Findley. You’ll want to show that you can
engage a classroom, as well as take into consideration various students’ needs and drivers.
Take this sample answer: “Positive reinforcement is super important to keep a student motivated,
so one thing I like to do is throw out rewards or bonuses when they perform especially well. This
could be candy, or a star, or a sticker, or even just a compliment—whatever I can tell students
enjoy receiving, and it’s different for everyone. I never want students to feel left out or
overindulged, so I always try to be fair and consistent with everyone. But it’s those little
moments of recognition I think that keep them happy and excited to learn.”

5. How Do You Like to Communicate/Build Relationships With Parents?

Part of being a teacher is relating to students. But often the other half is about working with
parents and guardians—people who influence how your students learn and behave in the
classroom just as much as (if not more) than you do. Your job will require you to work with those
adults to ensure your students meet expectations.
“We know that the children that we staff need consistency at all times,” says Brown. “So doing it at
school and doing it at home are going to be two things that have to go together.” Building trust
with the adults in your students’ lives can often help you build stronger relationships with the
students themselves.

How to Answer It
“I’m looking to see that a candidate will take every opportunity to interact with parents in person,”
says Brown. “Ultimately, I’m looking for candidates that believe parent collaboration is key to a
student’s success, and they will take the time to maintain an ongoing, open conversation,” he adds.
To show you take building relationships with family members seriously, you could say: “I think it’s
really important to get to know the important family members in each student’s life. Which is
why at the beginning of the school year I like to invite parents to my classroom and have
individual meetings with the families. I’ll also send out a survey to get a better understanding of
the student’s home life, needs, and family dynamics. Then, throughout the year, I always try to
touch base with families to share positive updates and small wins about the student in addition to
discussing any challenges the student might be facing academically or behaviorally.”

6. What Are You Learning Right Now?

This question is about showing that you’re curious and believe in continuous learning—qualities
that are important in a teacher as well as for a teacher to pass on to students.
In other words, Findley says, the interviewer’s asking: “What are some personal interests? How are
you developing yourself both within your professional career [and] personal development as well?”

How to Answer It
Hopefully, you’re doing something to help yourself grow—it doesn’t have to be career-related!
Maybe you’re reading a series of books about a particular topic, or attending a class, or making
yourself practice a new skill. It doesn’t matter how extensive your learning is. You just want to
express a growth mindset and an appreciation for continuing to get better at something.
Here’s what that sounds like: “I used to speak Italian in college, so I’ve recently picked up
Duolingo to try to reteach myself some of the basics. I’d love to continue to become more fluent so
I can travel to Italy and talk with locals!”

7. Tell Me About a Time When You Worked With a Team to Solve a Problem.
Parents and students aren’t the only people you’ll be interacting with. You’ll frequently need to
partner with aides, staff, and other teachers to help students succeed. Thus, an interviewer wants
to know that you can get along with just about anyone.

How to Answer It
“Don’t be afraid to lean into the conflict that you had in the team effort, but don’t emphasize the
conflict—emphasize how you got through the conflict to have something that was effective,” says
Swartz. A team situation where things didn’t go perfectly is a great way to show you can
communicate and collaborate with others even when times are tough. Again, this doesn’t have to
be an example that happened in the classroom.
You could reply: “In my last role as a project coordinator, I had to partner with our account
managers to meet a really tight deadline set by a client. We were all a little frazzled because the
project required a lot of revisions, but we put our heads together and divided the work, even
staying late a couple days to make sure we finished on time. I definitely don’t think we could have
accomplished it without working together, and I believe the same is true as a teacher working
with other staff—you can’t go it alone if you’re going to successfully improve upon a student’s
behavior.”
Read More: The STAR Method: The Secret to Acing Your Next Job Interview

8. Tell Me About a Time When You Helped Someone Become More Successful.
Swartz puts it plainly: If there’s one thing that can’t be taught, it’s care for students. “The rest of
the stuff educators can teach. They can teach you content, they can teach you how to be a more
effective teacher delivering your lessons, but they can’t teach the belief in students...as a candidate
articulating that through an example that you have really sets you apart from other candidates,” he
says.

How to Answer It
Swartz gives an example answer from a social worker he once interviewed for a teaching position.
“She did everything for the [child],” he explains. “If she needed to do a house visit and spend hours
there on a Saturday, she would do [it]. And so the whatever-it-took mentality and the investment
in, ‘I’m going to make sure that you succeed despite all the barriers’ was impressive.”

9. Tell Me About a Time When You Accomplished Something

Satisfying/Overcame a Difficult Challenge.

Brown says that with either of these questions, the interviewer wants to hear: “When you come
across things that are obstacles, how do you overcome them?” He also emphasizes that
accomplishments and challenges often come hand in hand. So answering this question shows “that
drive for achievement” that interviewers want to see in teachers.

How to Answer It
Pick something that required you to stretch yourself a bit, but ultimately led to a successful
outcome.
Maybe you could say: “When I was in sales, I dealt with one particularly difficult customer who
wasn’t satisfied with their purchase. Most of my team was struggling to connect with them, but I
was determined to set things right. I was patient and listened to their complaints, and we worked
together to come up with a solution that seemed like a good compromise for the customer. They
left the store in a lot better of a mood than when they entered, and that feeling of turning
someone’s day around felt truly great.”

10. Tell Me About a Time When You Influenced Another Person to Your

Satisfaction.
Interviewers don’t want to just hear that you can influence students, but how you plan to do it.
Swartz says that you need to communicate that you understand the person you’re influencing and
are tailoring your message accordingly.

How to Answer It
Swartz says that one particular story that stood out to him over the years is the experience of a
teacher who convinced his entire school to adopt a technique to help teachers connect with their
students. After discovering that this new teaching method really seemed to work, they decided to
get it implemented across the school.
“So they talked with the assistant principal and they got the assistant principal on board and they
had the assistant principal talk to the principal to consider some of the changes,” he recalls. By
partnering with various staff and respectfully sharing their ideas, the teacher eventually got the
approval to make the change schoolwide.
“In a team environment where you may need to influence people and you need to have good team
relations, they were very careful and thoughtful about how to bring this up so that it was received
well,” he adds.

11. Tell Me About a Time When a Situation Changed at Work and How You

Dealt With It.

“Teachers create lesson plans...but then something will happen and it throws off your whole lesson
plan, like a student gets sick or somebody else comes in and pulls the student for something,” says
Swartz. So interviewers want to see that you can think on your feet and handle a conflict when it
arises.

How to Answer It
Make it clear you can stay calm, cool, and collected when a situation changes.
You could give the example: “When I was a camp counselor, I often had to keep campers
entertained through rainy weather or a blip in the camp schedule. The first time it happened we
didn’t really know how to handle the group, so I decided to put together a one-sheeter of
activities and games we could use should we need to go off course in the future. I can confidently
say no camper was disappointed with the change of schedule—they loved all the games, and our
staff was relieved how smoothly things went after that first time.”
12. Tell Me About a Time When Someone Gave You Feedback and How You

Handled That.
You know that thing about teachers needing to have a growth mindset? Well, receiving and
implementing feedback well is important to showcase that.
“This is actually most critical for veteran teachers [to show] because veteran teachers would be the
ones who in most cases communicate a level of, ‘I’ve already gotten this, I’ve already arrived, I
don’t need any extra feedback,’” says Swartz.

How to Answer It
Consider a time when you got feedback that was tough to take but ultimately made you better at
your job. Talk through how you received it (hopefully with an open mind!) as well as how you
made the change.
For example: “My last boss pulled me aside once to give me some advice on how I could better
lead meetings. It was certainly tough to hear that I wasn’t connecting with my colleagues as best
I could, but I knew that improving would benefit not just me but our whole team dynamic. I
decided to sign up for Toastmasters for some public speaking tips(my boss was kind enough to
cover the cost of it), and run my presentations by my manager before doing them. I now feel like
I’m doing a much better job at running meetings and definitely saw improvements as to how I
worked with others on my team.”

13. How Would You Handle [Specific Subject Situation/Misconception]?

Depending on the subject matter and classroom you’re signing up for, this question can really vary
in how it’s delivered. The interviewer may ask how you’d handle students incorrectly
understanding a topic or performing poorly on state exams.
“Sometimes I’ll present one of our objectives for a semester or for a course that they might be
teaching,” explains Sheppard. “And I’ll ask, ‘How would you assess this, or what would you
consider evidence of learning for this particular outcome?’” (Hint: This is where proving you can
handle data might come in.)
“Being able to correctly show a mastery of the content versus just the knowledge of the content” is
key, adds Swartz.

How to Answer It
You need to show you can “reverse engineer” the problem, Swartz explains. There’s no exact right
answer to these kinds of questions. Rather, you’ll want to explain your process for deciphering the
subject matter or issue and then your approach for resolving the conflict.
Take this example question he gives:
“What are some of the common misconceptions students might have when solving the problem
31.8 + 0.45? How would you address these?”
A good response might say: “One problem that could occur is that students won’t line everything
up by the place value or decimal. They may line the five up right below the eight and therefore
get the wrong answer. I would teach them to line the decimals up and then put zeros as place
holders so they don’t get confused. I would also encourage them to draw a line from each addend
all the way down to their sum to make sure all the decimals are in line. I always remind students
to read carefully and double check their work to avoid common mistakes like this.”

14. Walk Me Through a Typical Lesson.

The interviewer isn’t just looking for a quality lesson that’s accurate and engaging. They also want
to know how you think about planning lessons. “A lot of it’s going to be about debriefing your
process, like what went well...and then what are things that you can work on,” says Findley.

How to Answer It
 This question requires a bit more preparing on your part than a typical interview question. If you
have an example lesson from a previous role (whether you were a teacher or taught something to
someone at work), that’s great. If not, consider whipping up a quick lesson plan you might like to
give. Talk through what it’ll look like from start to finish, why exactly you decided to take that
approach, and allow the interviewer to ask questions about your process.
If you’re leaning on a past experience, also highlight the parts of the lesson you would change
based on how it went. It’s better to use an example that could use a bit of tweaking rather than one
that went swimmingly—this shows that growth mindset interviewers will be on the lookout for.
Read More: 5 Steps to Acing Your Interview Presentation

15. What Questions Do You Have for Me?

While this is probably the easiest interview question in the book, it’s also one you should actively
prepare for with thoughtful questions targeted at the specific interviewer and role.
“Ask some serious questions about that school. That’s your opportunity to interview them as much
as they’re interviewing you, and they are going to respect that,” Swartz says. “Any question that
they ask where I can see that they’ve done their research about the position is a great question to
me.”

How to Answer It
“Don’t just ask, when can I expect to hear something?” says Swartz. If you do have a question
about next steps, make it your final ask after you’ve posed others.
Try one of the following to get the ball rolling:
 What do you wish you knew about [role]/[company or school] when you first started?
 What qualities make someone successful here?
 What are you most excited to work on/accomplish at [company or school] right now?
 What drew you to [company or school]?
Read More: 51 Great Questions to Ask in an Interview

Some Extra Tips for Nailing Your Teaching Interview

Findley advises that you really gather an understanding as to what the school cares about before
going into your interview so you can show how you would bring that same passion. “A lot of
schools now in particular have a really specific focus. I used to work at a school that was really
focused on character goals,” she explains.
Swartz adds that all the other basic rules of interviewing apply here: Show up on time, prepare,
and dress professionally. While “you need to dress to a level that communicates that you are
serious and interested about this job,” he notes, you should also remember that interviewers want
to see that you know what it means to work with students.
“If you show up in a three-piece suit at a school building they’re [going to be] like, ‘Do you know
where you’re going to teach?’ You’re going to be bending over knees on the ground with the kids.
So over-dressing would be a negative,” he explains. (Hint: Try going business casualwhen in
doubt.)
Most importantly, says Brown, “Be confident in what you already know and your experiences
prior.” Preparing for any interview is mandatory, but don’t try to over-rehearse your answers. Be
yourself—or rather your best professional self—and you’re sure to land the right teaching job for
you.

1) What is your strategy when it comes to being updated with new information?
In order to learn new things and keep myself updated, I usually attend lectures and follow influencers of my
field. Whenever I come across something important, I usually take a note of it. I always remember to look
for further details and do a little research on it and also I try to discuss it with the professionals of my field to
learn any other insight on it. These notes also act as a reference in case I’m involved with any project or
subject.

2) Do you ever participate in any event such as a workshop or a training cell to

be worldly wise in your field?

Yes, I have been an active participant in workshops and seminars. In the district where I was
placed, they organized such events for the teachers. It was usually about awareness programs.
There were also some conferences of which I was a part. The conferences were mostly about how
to teach and keep up while teaching special kids. There were few workshops organized by
government bodies. I was chosen by many teachers to attend and represent my district. The
workshop was on strategy for managing students and maintaining discipline at the same time.

3) What interests you about our school?

The teaching staff here is warm and welcoming. I find that all the staff members here stay together as a
community, which is a very different experience for me.

4) Are you comfortable in conducting any activity after school?

As a student, I have always been in the dance classes myself and after I started teaching, I lead many
dance groups to be it classical, western or pop. Thus, if the school has a dance club then it would
something of my interest and I would love to be a part of it sharing my expertise with children. If not, I can
also initiate a dance group by selecting students. As far as other activities are concerned, if there is
anything in priority and the institute needs my help seeing me as a fit, I would immediately take up the
responsibility and serve it with the best of my knowledge.

5) What would be your strategy if you come across a student who always ends
up late?

As per my experience, the very first step is to know the cause and therefore I would personally talk to the
child. My further actions would depend on the response shared by the child. If there is anything that is
concerning him on the school premises then I would inform it to higher faculty or supervisor. If there is
anything at a personal level then with prior discussion with other institute members I will figure out a way to
bring this to the attention of child’s family member.

6) How would you manage a student who is reluctant in studies?

It is very common to find a few students who are not at the same pace as other students in a class. They
may be shy, uncomfortable or distracted by some element. If so, I would take an approach of engaging
such a child either by allotting a suitable partner or asking him to help me with some extra activity on the
subject to bring attention and focus.

7) How will you deal with parents who are angry to see their child’s low grades?

Sometimes it becomes difficult to explain why is a child lagging. Both teacher and parents often miss out
on the real reason. Thus, if a child has scored low grades, I would discuss the whole performance of the
child with his parents and ask for his routine at home. Together we can come up with a strategy to help a
child focus on his studies. I would also discuss the approach and strategy that teachers take to prepare the
students for exams. I would personally request the parents to talk to their child and find the reason behind
such grades and if there is any difficulty that the child is coming across can be worked out.

8) What approach would you consider if you find that a child is facing neglect or
abuse at home?

I consider myself responsible for any student I teach. If a teacher is teaching students who are young
enough to understand anything to do with abusing and neglect then teachers can do a quick health check
to see if all their students are in good condition. The check could be either daily or weekly depending on the
class strength. If there is a situation where I come across any student who is bruised or injured, I would
bring it to the attention of my supervisors first. Then without offending the family members, we can discuss
it with the family member who is close to the child. This way the child would feel safe and tell everything
honestly.

9) What necessary step you would take if you encounter a child being bullied in
front of you?

Understanding that bullying can hurt a child in a number of ways, I always take this part very seriously. As
a teacher, our job is not only to teach subjects but to educate students about such aspects too. Following
this rule, I always discuss and make few rules on the very first day, which includes anti-bullying. I make
students understand how it can impact someone and the ones who do it are inculcating bad habit. Still, if I
come across such a scenario, I will make two strategies. First, discuss again why bullying someone is bad
and what consequences can it lead to. Secondly, I will separately speak to all the people who were
involved in bullying and discuss the reason for doing it. If I find the students are stubborn and can repeat it,
I will immediately inform the incident to my superiors and request to take some action.

10) How did you decide to become a teacher?

A teacher is another form of a parent as they impart endless knowledge and help us to grow from a point
where a child learns their first word. Such is the role played by every teacher. I still remember my English
teacher who taught me things, which I still implement. I was always intrigued by the way she uses to mold
the most difficult things into easy learning. She is still a role model for me. Continuing with the same feeling,
I wish to be someone whom my students could look up to. From handling education pressure to taking a
big step of leaving school and entering the main world, I want to carve my students in a way that are ready
for any challenge they have to face.

11) What philosophy do you abide by?

I have always believed in something that learning is endless. No matter you are a professor at some
college or University or a Director of a government education program. We always have something new
coming our way and we must respect the learning process. It has always worked for me and I wish to pass
it on to my students. Though I am a teacher I still consider myself as a student who has still a lot to learn. I
have always gone beyond my limitations and chosen to learn things, which were not related to my field or
subject. We believe in mastering a particular field but we must have an open mind for other things too. This
makes me proud of my professional, as I will always come across something new or something that is
important. I dedicate myself completely and use resources such as library and online services to
understand things better. I always recommend my students to build a knowledge base for themselves and
keep going.

12) Which Classroom management structure would you prefer if we hire you?
I usually take a proactive approach and involve every child in the class making them interact with each
other like a community. I encourage behavior, which is more positive and friendly and make opportunities
that keep a flow going between students and also between a teacher and student. If there are children who
are a little slow or have a different approach, I extend my additional support to them and help them mixing
up with other group members.It usually happens with children are introvert and keep only to themselves. I
always work on keeping everybody motivated all the time whether there are students who score less or
high.I let students come up with rules and strategies they wish to follow and improvise on it a little.

13) Are you aware of any technology and how can you implement it for teaching?

Living in a world of technology, I have always preferred using modern methods to conduct my classes. I
have used a variety of devices and I have complete expertise in using a tablet, desktop or computers. I can
use Microsoft office well. I am also comfortable with all the technical equipment that is helpful in teaching
such as a microphone, video recorder, recording device, speakers etc. For teaching, I usually use two
major things i.e. Desktop and Microsoft office. Desktop helps in saving all my education material in one
place and I can always communicate with other staff members over email. Microsoft office software
consists of a word document, which I usually prefer for making notes and PowerPoint to create my
presentation to teach in my classes. If there is a further requirement for me to learn something new, I would
be happy to do it.

14) If we hire you, what is one thing that we should consider unique about you?

If I would be appointed here for English classes, I would make sure that my students will learn about the
subject as well as the practical applications. I will create small competitions and debates in the classroom
that would keep the students active and engaged. They would learn to read, write and speak better
English. My students would get a chance to learn how to go about extempore and what should they do
when it comes to facing an audience. These skills would help them in their future.

15) Is there anything that would frustrate you while taking classes?

I would be lying if I say no! I admit that I do get frustrated with few activities inside the class. Among the
whole class, teachers always encounter few students who showcase their attitude and neglect everything
you say or implement in the class. Sometimes they influence others in doing so. But these kids instead of
making me angry challenge me in a special way. I take it in a positive way and try to first reason with them.
If that doesn’t work I find other ways of molding them. Engaging them more in class activities and making
them responsible for other students. I usually appoint some of my mischievous students into class in-
charge and someone who takes care of the whole class in my absence for few minutes. I have found that
this strategy works in a really good way.

16) How do you prepare your student for regular assessment?

The best way to prepare students for assessment is to involve them in every way. The student must realize
its importance and most importantly must be familiar with the pattern and grading system, therefore, I some
of my students to explain it to others how it works. Most of the doubts can be cleared during those
sessions. Telling them the important chapters and subjects they must cover. Talking about the experience
of previous year can help them picture better of how it feels like.

17) How do you teach to the state standards?

Every school is concerned when it comes to standards. Therefore I personally prepare my topics and
lectures that meet every criterion that matches the standards mentioned. I try to teach a student that is
mentioned as per the standard committee of a particular state because it impacts the overall performance
of not only a child but also creates an impact on University.
18) What are your strengths?

I have always looked to make any contribution that I am capable of to education; therefore, I adopt the
latest technology for my teaching methods. It will give students a new and better way of learning. Another
important aspect of being a teacher is classroom management. I drive strategies to make it better. Last but
not the least, I always believe in developing a curriculum that is in the best of interest and updated as per
current standards.

19) What are your weaknesses?

Sometimes it gets difficult to make some of the students understand that attitude is not a good sign. But
instead of getting angry at them, I personally challenge myself how to go about it in a much-defined way.
Instead of controlling them and asking people not to do what they are doing, I try to mold them and think of
a different strategy such as involving them. It could be difficult at first but eventually has shown greater
results.

20) How would you describe a successful principal?

The principal is a very important figure when it comes to the whole school management. I believe a
principal has the utmost responsibilities and teachers and other staff members make sure that we meet the
criteria and help fulfill the goals set by the principal. A principal must possess a vision and strategy to
accomplish it. He must hold all the staff members together as a team and guide continuously how they
must work to reach a collective goal. A principal must visit the premises daily and keep a strict check on the
rules and regulations that must be followed every day. A good principal would always be accessible to its
teaching staff and also the students. A principal must care about every single member of the school
irrespective of their post.

INTERVIEWING

50 Teacher Interview Questions and Answers to Help You Prepare

May 22, 2020

Interviewing is an important step in the job seeking process. For teachers,

interviews are especially critical because the position requires strong
presentation and interpersonal skills which can be difficult to measure
outside of a face-to-face meeting. However, even teachers who are
comfortable with public speaking can find interviews stressful.

Thoughtful planning for your next interview can help you feel confident and
prepared. Interviewers often tailor questions to their institution, so it is wise to
consider your answers to these common questions and how they may apply to
the specific school or position.

In this article, we will list several common questions asked during teacher
interviews. You can use this list to prepare your own answers. Use our
example questions and answers near the end for inspiration and direction on
how to answer commonly asked questions.

Related: 21 Job Interview Tips: How to Make a Great Impression

General questions
These questions help an interviewer understand your personality, interest in
the position and background:

 What is your educational background? What was the most rewarding part
of attending that particular school?
 What are you currently reading for enjoyment?
 What do you want to be doing in five years?
 List five adjectives to describe yourself.
 What is one of your weaknesses, and what are you doing to improve it?
 What are your interests or hobbies outside of the classroom?
 What teams, clubs or extracurricular activities were you involved in while
you were in school?
 What activities would you consider coaching or advising as part of the
teaching staff?
 Why do you want to teach at this particular level or this particular
subject?
 What strengths do you have that help your teaching career?
 What is your favorite subject to teach and why?
 What is your least favorite subject, and how do you approach it to ensure
that you teach it well?

Related: Complete Guide for What to Wear to a Teacher Interview

Questions about teaching experience and background

These questions help an interviewer evaluate your qualifications for the

position and whether your values match with those of the institution.

 What do you like most about teaching?

 What do you dislike most about teaching?
 What is your philosophy on teaching and education?
 Describe your teaching style.
 How would you organize this classroom?
 How do you manage your teaching duties?
 What is the greatest success you've had with teaching?
 What do you think is the greatest challenge facing students today?
 What is the greatest challenge facing teachers today?
 What qualities make a great teacher?
 Describe your worst teaching day. What did you learn from the
experience?
 How do you motivate your students to become active learners in your
classroom?

Related: 16 Teacher Interview Tips

In-depth questions

These questions help an interviewer gain a more specific understanding of

your teaching style, goals and problem-solving skills.
  Describe a troubling student you've taught and what you've done to get
through to them.
 Describe your professional development experience.
 Explain your experience with a particular teaching strategy or technology.
 What plans do you have to integrate technology into your classroom?
 What experience have you had with team-teaching? Did you find it helpful?
 How will you approach different learning styles?
 How will you encourage your students to express their creativity?
 How will you modify your teaching to help students who are struggling
with the subject or learning level?
 How will you support students with exceptional learning ability?
 How would you approach a student who refuses to participate or who
misses school often?
 If the majority of your class failed a test, project or assignment, what
would you do?
 What would you like your students to take from their learning experience
with you?
 How would you initiate and maintain communication with your students'
parents?
 What would you do to help a student with consistent behavioral problems?
 What could a visitor to your class expect to see?
 What do you hope to learn from your mentor?
 How would you leverage resources in the community to enhance your
teaching?
 Why should we choose you for this position?

Related: Top 5 Common Teacher Interview Questions and Answers

Sample interview questions and answers

Here are some common interview questions for teachers, as well as advice on
how to answer them with sample answers. Remember that the interviewer is
interested not only in the content of your answers but also in your overall
ability to be clear, approachable and engaging:

Why do you want to teach?

When you're asked this question during an interview, you'll have an opportunity
to discuss your dedication to teaching. Every teacher will have their own
reasons for entering this profession, so feel free to provide personal anecdotes
in your answer. Make sure to explain your passion for teaching and any person
or experience that inspired you to enter the profession.

Example: “I decided to teach because of my high school English teacher, Mr.

Smith, who had a unique teaching style that helped me see the world in a new
way. I struggled in the subject and was generally uninterested in school, but he
personally engaged with me and enabled me to see my potential.”

What makes you a good fit for this school?

This question reveals whether you researched the school and district. If you're
wondering how to prepare for a teaching interview, conducting thorough
research about the student body, how the community views the school, test
scores and other aspects of the school district shows you're serious about the
position.

When answering this question, be sure to demonstrate your knowledge of both

the school and its district. Explain why this information compels your interest
in the institution. A strong answer could include information about recent test
scores, specific programs or awards earned by the school.

Example: “I am inspired by this school’s reputation for educational excellence

and for encouraging creativity through its renowned arts program. Though I
note there has been a dip in the AP test scores in recent years, so I am
extremely motivated to introduce my teaching strategies. I feel confident that I
could help students improve their scores and opportunities for success. ”

What characteristics do students want their teachers to possess?

Every teacher has a unique way of teaching, but different students thrive under
different teaching styles, so it is vital that a teacher be adaptable. A good
answer explains what characteristics you think are most important for a
teacher to possess, how these traits benefit students and how you cultivate
those qualities in yourself.

Example: “I believe that students want their teachers to be dedicated and

approachable, and they can tell when a teacher doesn't possess these
qualities. If students know you're working hard and want to support them as
they learn, they're more likely to succeed. For this reason, I keep an open door
policy at all times and strive to build rapport with each student.”

Related: Learning Styles for Career Development

How does a teacher's personality affect their success?

This gives you an opportunity to express your vision of success and the tools
needed to achieve it. A good answer would describe some of the personal
qualities teachers need to succeed, as well as some of the obstacles to
success they must overcome.

Example: “ Teachers need to have flexibility, compassion, self-discipline, drive

and patience to reach their students. Teachers also need to consider state and
local testing objectives when devising lesson plans and making sure students
understand the materials on which they'll be tested. Teachers must be able to
alter their styles so that every one of their students is able to learn
effectively.”

What role does discipline play in teaching and what is your approach?
Teachers will have to handle issues with discipline from time to time, and how
discipline is addressed is an especially important aspect of teacher interview
questions and answers in elementary teaching. Discipline is a vital part of
controlling a classroom and depends on the age of the students, district
policies and teaching style. To answer this question, you should carefully
describe your approach to discipline and how handling discipline correctly can
affect the classroom.

Example: “I believe that a teacher can't be effective without the right

disciplinary approach. I prefer to explain what's expected of my students, so
they're set up for success. Without discipline, there won't be respect, and
keeping students accountable may be difficult. After researching several
methods, I’ve found that a rewards system is the best method for avoiding bad
behavior. While there are certainly still cases that need to be addressed with
the school’s behavior program, using rewards enforces positive behavior and
gives children a goal to strive for.”

Related: 32 Questions to Ask Your Interviewer in a Teacher Interview

How would you interact with the parents of students?

You may be asked this question to determine how you would facilitate
relationships with the parents of students. Parents are vital to their child's
educational success, and teachers must communicate with parents in a clear
and effective way. A good answer will emphasize a parent's role in their child's
education and will explain how you plan to involve parents.

Example: “A child's education depends on the support of his or her parents. I

believe that engaging with parents and making sure that they have an active
role in their child's success is vital. I give parents my contact information so
they can get in touch and ask any questions they have about how their child is
performing, and I also provide updates about what my students have learned
and accomplished.”

Have your lesson plans been affected by Common Core standards or standards
at the local and state levels?

Preparing for standardized testing is a crucial part of the teaching profession,

especially for those in public education. When answering this question you
should describe how you incorporated different standards into your lesson
plan, as well as how you develop a robust curriculum that isn't based on the
standards alone.

Example: “You must take standards into account when developing a

curriculum. Successfully structuring a school year depends on effectively
planning a curriculum and regularly assessing students. My approach is to
develop my lessons by building them around educational standards, but I don't
only teach with the testing in mind. My lesson plans include more information
than just what the students need to know for the standardized test. Regular
assessments let me gauge how well my students understand the material, and
I use my curriculum to make sure my students have acquired the skills that
they'll need for the test.”

Do you believe there's a place for technology in the classroom?

Many teachers now incorporate technology into their lessons. Your answer to
this question should explain your thoughts on technology and how that
translates to your teaching. Many teachers aim to use available technology
without letting it take over the classroom.

Example: “I think that technology in the classroom can be a valuable tool in

helping students learn. That being said, technology can also be distracting, so
setting expectations for appropriately using tech is critical. Students should be
able to use the technology for learning as well as to learn basic skills, so I give
them assignments that require advanced use of the technology to complete
the work. For example, I may include formatting requirements with their
writing assignments, so they're progressively learning to format throughout the
year. This allows the students to become more comfortable with different
platforms and sets them up for success in their future workplace.”

Following this portion of the interview, you should take time to ask the
employer thoughtful questions that show your passion for the position and
your preparation for the interview. These questions should help you determine
whether your core values align with those of the school's administration. You
may want to consider asking about what kind of support you can expect in
terms of mentoring or training.