ESL Teacher/Special Education Teacher OR Bilingual Teacher Interview (see APPENDIX D)
Post reflection on TEACHER INTERVIEW website
Classroom Observation/INTERVIEW w/ELL/ESL/Bilingual Teacher
Schedule an appointment to observe in the classroom and interview First observe in the classroom of your chosen ELL/ESL/Bilingual Teacher. children and your cooperating teacher’s instruction. Use the following questions to guide your observation and reflection. Take notes and write a description
1) What is the “feel” of instruction/learning in the classroom? Tense, active, relaxed, enjoyable, comfortable, etc.? Why do you think this is the case, at least at this point in time?
2) What appears to be the relationship between the teacher and the students?
3) How interested are the students in the content or learning materials? How do you know?
4) How is instruction related to students’ real life experiences, interests, or needs?
5) In what ways does the teacher adapt instruction/materials to address students’ needs and strengths?
6) How would you describe the demographics of the students (age range, ethnic groups, gender, new or returning, primary language, etc.?
7) What is the overall management style (organization of time/space/ resources, expectations of students’ responsibility and behavior)? What works well, and why?
8) Describe or sketch the physical environment of the classroom below (seating, supplies and equipment, work areas, lighting, etc.)
ESL/ELL/Bilingual Teacher Interview
How would you describe your ELL/ESL/bilingual program model?
What is your philosophy of teaching?
What is your philosophy of classroom management?
What are issues facing you as a ELL/ESL/Bilingual teacher?
What are issues facing students in your program?
How could ELL/ESL/Bilingual programs be more effective for your students?
Share a little background of yourself, please (schooling, teaching experiences, achievements, degrees, etc.)