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I HATE this question in interviews. Well, if I encounter this question in an up and coming interview, I'd LIKE to give some genuine answer besides, "Oh, I'm a perfectionist" or "I always stay late on the job and don't give attention to anything else."

Tell me if the following would be an OK answer to give in an interview. If you laugh, tell me -- may mean that I SHOULDN'T give it.

"I have a dynamic presence in the classroom, but I wish I had a bigger build, a deeper voice, and thus a more commanding presence. Fact that I'm male definitely helps, but I wish I had a more natural aire of authority like [cooperating teacher] has."
Sara I was given this answer when I was a beginning teacher - I think it's perfect.

"Well, my obvious weakness is my inexperience. Though I did my student teaching, I'm still very new to teaching. (big smile now) But I learn quickly!"

With that answer, you're not cutting yourself up and - it's true. But I'd also say I like a part of yo...See More
Mar 15, 2010


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