Interview Flashcards

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Describe a time when you had to deal with a child who was constantly disrupting the class.

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There was a boy aliu shouting out in class I gave 2 warnings and then the third strike is to
I always follow the schools behaviour policies

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tell me about yourself

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i have about 7 years educational experience of which 5 years i spent teaaching in Asia 1 year in Spain and 1 year as an Eal TA in the uk

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tell me about you duties as a TA at Lathom

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I did this by Working with the EAL children in and outside of class and i kept and contributed
to records on their progress.
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I taught survival english and gave pastoral care/by helping child to settle in and be ready for their main class learning.

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Tell me about a time you did not agree with the teacher’s approach. How did you handle it? Kani

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the teacher did not provide a lower level template for the EAL student and student is left to support themselves.i had to explain that the work was too difficult,

i asked the teacher to imagine that they had to sit in a japanese class and learn the subject they’re teaching in Japanese and was asked to complete the same activity in the language. How would they feel and could we simplify the language/give vocabulary and use more pictures in future.

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What methods have you used to motivate the children in your classroom?

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1.Use learning check on the board
2.rewards system
3.I assign students classroom jobs to get them motivated
One child controls the computer and another child chooses a student to speak.
4.le

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And your weaknesses?

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Reluctant to try new materials unless they’ve been tried and tested
And I know I can get results

Leadership confidence

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Why would you be a good teacher/what makes a good teacher

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PRESCO patience, reflective, enthsm, have good subject knowledge organisation, confidence in delivering subject knowledge and good organisation so that student s can be organised.

behaviour management, presence, engaging, reflective, subject knowledge,passionate, patient, CPD training

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What makes you think you would be a good teacher (sarah wayman Michelle Pfizer) situation

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1.genuine interest in students needs, abilities and interests to develop strong relationships with students
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3. I like to encourage students to overcome challenges and reach their goals.

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Why should we take you rather than the other candidates who have applied? P DD D E

I am passionate about education and I want to get tounf people into art because it can increases general knowledge and cultural awareness I want to reduce educational disadvantage.

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-I have a passion for education now on my 10th year in education

3.i have differentiated experience in the field

experienced know what to expe when working with secondary students

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5.What skills do you need to work on to improve?

S T C L

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  • Subject matter expertise
    -Teacher voice
    -Communication skills in the classroom
    Leadership confidence
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6.why is it important to show enthusiasm and interest working with young people? CPELEESCM

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create a positive and engaging learning environment
-engaging class sparks curiosity and motivation from students
- build positive relationship with students and foster a love of learning

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2.What is your current understanding of SEND/EAL?

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SEND refers to range of learning differences and difficulties that affects a students ability to learn and participate in school. Conditions include dyslexia, autism,ADHD, emotional needs. These students require additional support.
-EAL students may face challenges which can impact their ability to learn and participate in the classroom.

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4.What are some of the current issues teaching your subject?

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Time constraints, limited amount of time to cover topics and techniques

-Limited resources: Some schools have limited resources for teaching art, wcan make it difficult for teachers to provide students with materials and equipment to produce high-quality work
- Assessment criteria: The assessment criteria for art can be subjective, which could make it difficult for teachers to accurately assess their students’ work

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4.What are some of the benefits, when teaching your subject?

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Producing artwork can be a confidence booster for non academic students
-producing art allows students to express themselves in a unique and personal way, which can be a powerful tool for emotional development

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5.What policies are important to support a safe environment? Why are these important? 7 ABDEHOS
Antibullying, behaviour,data protection, equality and diversity, health and safety, on-line,Safeguarding

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Safeguarding Policy= the procedures that should be followed if a safeguarding concern is raised
- Health and Safety Policy= includes measures such as risk assessments, fire safety procedures, and first aid arrangements
- Behaviour Policy= school’s approach to managing behaviour, including the expectations for student behaviour and the consequences for breaking the rules.
- Anti-Bullying Policy= school’s approach to preventing and managing bullying. This includes providing support to victims, educating students on the effects of bullying, and taking action to address incidents of bullying
- Data Protection Policy= outlines the school’s approach to protecting personal data and ensuring that it is handled in accordance with data protection laws.
- Online Safety Policy= school’s approach to protecting students from online risks such as cyberbullying, inappropriate content, and online predators
- Equality and Diversity Policy= the school’s approach to promoting equality and diversity, and addressing discrimination and harassmen

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7.What would you do if a student refuses to participate?

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Try to understand the reason for their refusal:
1.Speak to the student privately and try to understand why they are not participating.
2. It could be due to a lack of interest in the topic, shyness, anxiety, or other personal reasons

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8.How would you deal with a bullying incident in the classroom?follow schools anti bullying policy and report to designated Safeguarding lead

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That’s a Safeguarding issue I take seriously

Report any concerns to the DSL designated Safeguarding lead

18
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What Have You Learnt from Your Work Experience in Schools?

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Importance of
effective communication:
Patience and empathy
Flexible and adaptable
Importance of teamwork
Continuous learning:

19
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You will most likely be asked if you have any questions at the end of the interview.

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What are the requirements for passing the program and gaining a PGCE qualification?

What kind of support will be provided during the program, such as mentoring or academic support?

How are placements in schools arranged and what kind of support will be provided during placements?

What kind of feedback will be provided during the program and how often will it be given?

What kind of job placement support will be provided after the completion of the program?

Are there any unique features of this particular PGCE program that set it apart from other programs?

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20
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Tell Me About a Lesson That Didn’t Go Well
Emre student

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an art teacher is teaching a painting lesson
several students struggle with the materials and are not able to create the desired effect.
the students are frustrated and losing interest in the lesson.
The teacher tries to provide additional guidance, but the students continue to struggle.
some students finish the painting quickly while others fall behind and do not complete it in time.

In this scenario, there are several factors that may have contributed to the lesson not going well.

Perh teacher did not provide enough time for students to practice the techniques, did not consider the skill level of the students, or did not provide enough individualized attention to those who were struggling.
To improve future art lessons, the teacher could consider providing more time for practice and experimentation, providing individualized attention to students who need it, and adapting the lesson plan to accommodate different skill levels. Additionally, the teacher could seek feedback from students to understand what worked and what didn’t work in the lesson, and make adjustments accordingly.

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Tell Me About a Time a Child Struggled with Their Learning. How Did You Support Them?

a student in a secondary art class is struggling

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Provide one-on-one support:
Break down the skill: Help the student break down the skill they are struggling with into smaller, more manageable components.
Provide additional resources: Offer the student additional resources to help them practice and improve their Celebrate their successes, no matter how small, and help them see that progress takes time and effort.

22
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why do you want to be an art teacher?
I want to inspire children to do more
I want to reduce the educational disadvantage
I enjoy the process of teaching

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  1. I am passionate about languages and Art is a universal language that can help young people explore the world around them while learning cultural appreciation and understanding:

2It also gives me an opportunity to work with young people and really help develop future generations.

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How do you deal with poor behaviour? (bill rogers)

I would deal with poor behaviour by having high expectations effective teaching is consistency and challenging poor behaviour using the school behaviour policy,

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1.good behaviour management is high expectations and good positive relationships,
2.If i strive to develop those relationships then i should have less to deal with in class. Restorative conversations are important and every lesson is a new start.
3. effective teaching is consistency and challenging using the school behaviour policy, high expectations

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What are the issues facing teachers right now? BFRWZ

1, Funding Recruitment in certain areas and subjects Retention Workload, zero PPA in

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1.workload, zero PPA, behaviour, funding, behaviour,recruitment in certain areas and subjects

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Dealing with safeguarding questions

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1.i take the safety and welfare of students seriously
2 I would know the (DSL)designated safeguarding lead and any concerns will be reported in confidentiality.
3. If in doubt report it!

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bonus questions

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what would you say is the most important thing that a new pgce student should do now to be well prepared for school?
Could you tell me the next steps in the interview process and the timeline for feedback