General Questions Flashcards
Why do you want to be a teacher?
To play a part in shaping young people’s lives
To deliver a first-class education to my pupils
Why do you want to teach primary pupils?
Primary education provides the building blocks that shape the foundation of their lives
An increasingly projected shortage of teachers motivates me to do my bit
Tell us about what you have observed and noted in schools.
An inclusive, caring environment
A clear ethos that ensures stability and sucess
How would you go about trying to include different methods of teaching and learning in your lessons?
Mix and match - combine approaches to reach all audiences
E.g. Maths - starter with whiteboards, explanation videos, quizzes and worksheets
Think of a poor teaching lesson you have observed - how could you have improved it?
NEA-dedicated lessons in A-Level English
I was never challenged to get the highest grade possible, and was not given any English-related work when I had finished my NEA
I would have improved the lesson through more targeted NEA feedback and provided some practice exam questions
How would you make primary teaching interesting to all pupils?
I intend to make every lesson memorable
Foster an enquiring environment in my classroom
How would you deal with an extremely disruptive pupil in one of your lessons (i.e. one that needs to be removed from the lesson)?
Remind the pupil of your expectations, allowing them a chance to correct their behaviour
Follow school policies on behaviour if they continue to disrupt
What makes a good lesson?
A clear focus - embodied by objectives and structure of lessons
If you can teach your pupils at least one new thing that interests them
What qualities do you possess which will help you to be a competent teacher?
Determination - when the going gets tough, I will put all my energy into the pupils, and making their experience at school the best it can be
Empathy - I have patience when dealing with young people, and will always look out for pupils who struggle
What can you bring to the ‘whole school’ environment as a teacher?
Bundles of enthusiasm - a can do attitude that increases morale across the school
A male role model - most primary teachers are female, coming into the whole school environment has the potential to inspire the boys and work with someone they can directly relate to
Think about a teacher who influenced you positively - what was special about them? REFER to Mrs Hunscott
Mrs Hunscott was special because she was a guiding light in my formative years
She always worked incredibly hard for us, and made sure nothing we learnt was ever boring
What worries you about teaching?
Losing control of the classroom
Fear I will not keep up with the workload
What do you think are the main differences between classrooms today and how education was when you were at school?
Technology - pupils have smart phones and learn from tablets
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on attendance and attainment
Can you pick a current educational issue and tell me a bit more about this?
Term-time holidays - parents are opting to be fined instead of waiting until the end of term
This is for financial reasons, as the fine is over £80 (which is cheaper than booking a holiday after term)
How would you ensure that you respect and include pupils from all different backgrounds?
Link to FBV (mutual respect)
Regardless of demographics, everyone will be judged on merit and behaviour to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and equally
How could you use ICT in primary teaching?
Using my Office proficiency to pass down key tips and tricks to pupils
