Interview Questions

Teacher Education Program Interview Questions

Note: You may receive different questions to answer based on your major and/or advisor.

Read the following questions and think about your possible answers. Next, answer the following questions in complete sentences with attention to spelling, grammar, and mechanics. Your responses must demonstrate your understanding of your field of education, today's educational setting and your ability to respond thoughtfully to questions. The answers must be written neatly in blue or black ink or typed. Be sure that your name appears on each page. Your responses may be collected by your instructor prior to your interview with your advisor. See your course syllabus for details.

What do you perceive as the role of a teacher?

What are the advantages of being a teacher?

What are the disadvantages of being a teacher?

Discuss a teacher who influenced you. Explain the impact of the teacher on your career decision.

Are you aware of the diverse population of students enrolled in the school systems today? Give specific examples.

In what ways is teaching an ever-emerging field? Are you able to adjust to changes as they occur?

Although you are just entering your professional course work, have you begun to develop a philosophy of education? What do you believe about how children learn, the conditions necessary for learning, the qualities of teaching, etc.?