How to be successful ELT interview 2018
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This document provides guidance on how to be successful in an English language teaching (ELT) job interview. It discusses preparing for different types of interviews, including face-to-face, virtual, and those involving observed lessons or written assignments. The document advises having a positive attitude, researching the school, and practicing answering sample questions using the STAR method of describing a Situation, Task, Action, and Result. It also covers dressing appropriately, being aware of the school's needs and values, and having prepared answers for common question types as well as potentially awkward questions.
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This document provides advice on preparing for and succeeding at teaching interviews. It discusses common interview formats, question types, and how to prepare, present oneself, and perform during the interview. Key points include researching the school and role, practicing common interview questions, maintaining a professional appearance and positive body language, and structuring responses to demonstrate relevant experiences and skills. The document encourages preparation, emphasizes communicating enthusiasm for teaching, and provides sample answers to common behavioral, hypothetical, and personal questions. Overall, it aims to help candidates feel confident and knowledgeable going into their teaching interviews.
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3. Socratic questioning involves 6 steps to create critical thinking by challenging assumptions, requiring evidence, considering other perspectives, examining consequences, and questioning the question. The 5 whys technique helps understand root causes of problems by repeatedly asking why.
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While getting your students to pay attention can be a challenge, ensuring they have understood key concepts can be even more difficult. Listening does not equate with understanding, and as teachers, the sooner we can get a real feel for their actual level of understanding, the more we can help them succeed as students.
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This document provides advice on preparing for teaching interviews. It discusses researching jobs, crafting application materials like cover letters and CVs, and preparing for different types of interview questions. The main points are:
1) Proper preparation is key and includes researching the school, developing 4 key talking points about yourself, and practicing common interview questions.
2) Interviews typically involve behavioral, hypothetical, and open-ended questions to evaluate teaching knowledge, classroom management, future plans, and fit for the school.
3) It's important to present professionally, make eye contact, have a firm handshake, and project confidence through positive body language.
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The document outlines top study strategies presented by The Learning Curve at Assiniboine Community College. It discusses reflecting on current study approaches and identifying areas for improvement. Ten effective study strategies are reviewed: previewing texts, active reading, reviewing notes within 24 hours, studying actively through flashcards and concept maps, creating study groups, managing time, finding an ideal study spot, and test-taking tips. The goal is to help students improve retention, understanding, and application of course material.
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The document provides tips for effective job interviews. It discusses:
1) Preparing for an interview by researching the employer, knowing your strengths and accomplishments, and practicing interview skills.
2) Making a good impression at an interview through proper attire, body language, being prompt, and preparing answers to common questions.
3) Responding to questions by giving specific examples from your experience, having a positive attitude, and discussing lessons learned from challenges.
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This document provides advice from an assistant superintendent on getting a teaching job. It discusses the importance of networking, having specialized skills like dual certification, preparing for interviews, and asking the right questions in interviews. Sample interview questions are also provided covering topics like curriculum development, classroom management, and professional growth. The document emphasizes fit over just technical answers. It stresses communicating, following expectations, and getting involved once hired to maintain standing and educate students. Recommended books on teaching success are also listed.
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This document discusses formative assessment strategies that teachers can use to gather evidence of student learning and guide instruction. It outlines six key strategies for formative assessment: 1) learning intentions, 2) criteria, 3) questions, 4) descriptive feedback, 5) peer and self-assessment, and 6) ownership. These strategies are designed to be used minute-by-minute and day-by-day in the classroom to continually assess student understanding and adapt teaching accordingly. The document also discusses occasional "grand events" like performance-based assessments to analyze student strengths and areas for improvement.
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- 1. How to be successful in an ELT interview Caroline Moore 12 April 2018
- 2. Summary • Contexts • Attitude, Awareness, Appearance • Question types • Using STAR answers • Practice • Awkward questions http://www.constellata.com/articles/
- 3. Contexts • May be more than one interview • Virtual, face-to-face • Whole or part day: – Observed lesson – Written assignment – Psychometric tests – Interviews with prospective colleagues and students
- 4. Attitude • Research, preparation • Mindset • Enthusiastic, curious • Practise answering sample questions • Learn from the experience
- 5. Awareness • Listen • Observe • Do you want to work here?
- 6. Appearance • Smart, head to toe (even for Skype interviews) • Modest • Comfortable, still fits, not too hot/cold, shoes? • Piercings, tattoos…?
- 7. Question types General/motivation • What kind of a teacher are you? • What CPD have you done recently? Why, and what did you learn? • Why did you become a teacher? • Why did you apply for this job? • Why did you (want to) become a manager? Behaviourial/competency • Describe a situation when you helped a learner who was struggling or demotivated be successful, what did you do? • Describe a situation where there were problems with class behaviour, what did you do?
- 9. More question types Opinion • What makes you think you are the best teacher for this job? • If you had to choose a method, which one would you choose and why? • What do you prefer, using coursebooks or materials light? • Imagine: You've got some very unmotivated learners. What would you do? • How would you teach a grammatical point in one hour and a half in a very fun, engaging way, but with a specific objective and plenty of results from the students? Hypothetical
- 10. STAR answers Situation – explain context, including any challenges Task – what was your role? Action – what you did, why, and how? Result – what happened? Be prepared to answer follow up questions, e.g. what you learned, would do next time?
- 11. Practise in pairs • Why did you become a teacher? • Describe a situation where there were problems with class behaviour, what did you do? • Describe a situation in which you led a team to deliver a challenging goal. What did you do to ensure you were successful? • What is the worst mistake you have ever made as a teacher (manager of teachers)? • What disciplinary actions do you use in the classroom? • Describe a situation when you have managed a teacher with performance or attitudinal problems. What did you do? Remember STAR: Situation – Task – Action - Result
- 12. Awkward questions • If you were reincarnated what animal would you like to be and why? • How many telephones could you fit into a telephone box? • What’s your best/worst quality? • How much do you earn? • Can you start on Monday!