Re: Need some info ASAP

melanie j young

Posted on 12/24/09

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On 12/23/09, Donna Lynn wrote:
> On 12/23/09, melanie young wrote:
>> I attend Walden Uni. Get a degree in infant/toddler care
>> and i wanted to know if i can get a little info on how it
>> is to be teacher and working with kids of all ages for a
>> paper that i havr to write. If anyone can help Please email.
>> Thank You,Mel future teacher
>
> Hi melanie
> Which state are you in? I am in California and I am certified
> as a Child Development Site Supervisor. I also work in the
> high school setting. I will be happy to help. Have a happy
> holiday!
> Donna Lynn
I live in Hampton Ga its like 20 min from Atl. I really
appreciate your help. Thank You very much. I dint know any
teachers here that could have helped me with this questionaire
so i do really want to Thank You. Here are the questions.Sheet
Teacher Interview
Kindergarten, Primary-Grades, or Intermediate-Grades Teacher

To begin your interview, ask such introductory questions as:

• What ages of children do you work with?
• What are the demographics of the children and families
with whom you work?
• How long have you been working with children?
• What do you enjoy most about your work?
• Why did you choose to go into this field?
• What do you hope to accomplish as a teacher?

Then, engage in a discussion that will enable you to increase
your knowledge about education, teaching, and the field that the
teacher is involved in; consider your own
assumptions/misconceptions; think about similarities and
differences between what you have read in the Learning Resources
and what this teacher shares; and gain additional insights.
Following are some questions to spark your conversation:

• What do you believe are the essential components of
quality education at the grade level that you teach?
• Describe an ideal learning environment or learning
experience for children at the grade level that you teach.
• In what ways do you believe that families should be
involved in their children’s education and why?
• What advice do you have for people who are new to
working with children and their families?
• What do you wish that you learned while you were
preparing to work with children and families?
• How do you keep current on the latest research and
thinking in your field?
• Do you have any books, resources, and/or professional
organizations that you can recommend?
• What is the most valuable lesson that you have learned
about working with young children and their families so far in
your career?
• Who is the person in your field who you most admire, and
why?

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