How to Answer: If a student came to you and said, 'None of the other students like me,' what would you tell them?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for an Elementary Teacher job interview.
37. If a student came to you and said, 'None of the other students like me,' what would you tell them?
How to Answer
Demonstrate your interpersonal ability by laying out the flow of your conversation. Share that you'd be quick to listen and would be sure to observe the student closely for the next few days and intervene when necessary to help them interact with other students.
Written by Audra Kresinske on August 22nd, 2021
Answer Example
"I'd first acknowledge their confidence in me and I'd tell them I would do what I could to help the situation. Then I'd ask the student why they thought that way, and then I'd follow up on the concerns. Over the course of the next few days, I'd observe the student closely and intervene if and when necessary to help them and the other students in their exchanges. If there was bullying, I'd follow school policy about that. If there was some other behavioral issue, I'd involve the school counsellor or even the principal and parent in the matter."
Written by Audra Kresinske on August 22nd, 2021