Assistant Principal Mock Interview
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Question 21 of 40
How do you stay current on new teaching trends and techniques?
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
It is always a good idea to talk positively about change. Be sure to only talk about new teaching trends or techniques you enjoy or support. Show the interviewer that you are open to trying new technologies or teaching trends.
Describe trends or techniques that interest you, and give them insight into why you like it. Be sure to tell the interviewer about any conferences or workshops where you learned about new trends.
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"During one of my trainings, the teacher explained that the most effective way to learn a foreign language is through situational learning. We brought our students to the local Asian market and gave each of them money and a list of items to locate. By the end of the class, everyone knew basic phrases in Mandarin and could name a few fruits and vegetables."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"There are a lot of new, exciting trends in technology that are sweeping learning environments. I stay current on new offerings by following industry trends through Google alerts, education-related publications, and networking with fellow educators."
Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"One of the workshops I attended this year taught an active listening method which focused on having the students talk 80% of the time and teachers 20% to facilitate their understanding instead of relying on teachers for every answer. Teachers would then give guiding responses to further student learning in the Socratic discussion."
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I am currently studying my masters, and through the program, I've managed to bring a lot of the strategies I've learned into the classroom. Technology is another way I keep on top of educational trends. I am subscribed to many different blogs that help as well.
Rachelle's Feedback
It sounds as though you are wholeheartedly involved in the student experience and ways that you can continue to bring meaningful improvements. Great work!
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I have accumulated 30 hours of training on the National College training site since July 2021. I have a master's degree and am a member of many professional social media platforms. As a governor of a local primary school, I receive training on school governance and most recently SEN. I am currently researching differentiation strategies to support the Most Able students. I would like to complete a NPQSL. The variety of CPD that I engage with allows me to view changes in policy from different perspectives and that benefits me and helps my understanding when working within a team.
Stephanie's Feedback
It's evident that you take your own professional development seriously, good answer.
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