model lesson for private school

by Applicant

Jan 23, 2010

Hi all! I have applied for a teaching job with a private school. I will be teaching a class for an hour while being observed. My question is: Does anyone know what they will be looking for? Any tips so that I can knock their socks off and get the job? I really would like this job, so any advice at all would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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Need more info. to advise Need to know what kind of private school, grade level, subject if middle or upper grades...religious or private academy. What do you feel are your strengths? Do you have concerns about any aspect of your teaching? If primary or elementary...what time of day...subject...class size? Have you met or observed the teacher in that class?

Jan 24, 2010

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applicant I will attempt to answer all that I can. It is a Jewish school, and I will be teaching Spanish 1 to High school students. The class has 10 students. My strengths are fun and engaging lessons for the students and my weakness is classroom management and organization. The class will be late morning before lunch. I have not been able to observe any cla...See More

Jan 24, 2010

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Leah You might try posting on the Spanish chatboard on t-net too.

Start with some ground rules like, raise hand, one person speak at a time, involve them, challenge them, have them learn something - demonstrate that you are in command of the Spanish language.

Jan 24, 2010

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Thanks Leah! NFM On 1/24/10, Leah wrote: > You might try posting on the Spanish chatboard on t-net too. > > Start with some ground rules like, raise hand, one person speak at > a time, involve them, challenge them, have them learn something - > demonstrate that you are in command of the Spanish language. >

Jan 24, 2010

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amy Im sure the principal will be looking for how clearly your instructions and objectives are, how you handle disruptions, and if your able to complete the lesson smoothly.

I was observed once and I had a child who threw a huge fit, I calmly told the class to read through the directions quietly, then I spoke to the student and explained to h...See More

Feb 2, 2010

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