High School Teacher Mock Interview
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Question 14 of 33
What is your teaching philosophy?
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According to the University of Minnesota, a teaching philosophy is a self-reflective statement of your beliefs about teaching and learning. It should also discuss how you put your beliefs into practice by including concrete examples of what you do or anticipate doing in the classroom. Every teacher, you should have a base philosophy that drives and motivates them every day. Talk to the interviewer about your philosophy on teaching. It's best to write this out and memorize it- similar to how a sales person would have an elevator pitch.
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My teaching philosophy is that every student can learn a specific expectation or skill. However, the means of how they go about to attain this knowledge may vary from student to student. A teacher must know their students in terms of their learning styles, strengths, and challenges.
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Your teaching philosophy comes from a genuine place, which the interviewer will be able to see right away. Great response!
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It is vital to building relationships with students (even virtually) to let students know that you are there for them and you care about their success. This translates to students who feel they are in a safe environment where they can share their thoughts freely and where they want to put more effort to achieve their full potential. Through my years of teaching, I have made an effort to get to know my students, ask them about their interests and family life, made sure to give them individualized attention and a plan if they are struggling, and built that trust and mutual respect - because, without this, learning cannot happen.
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Excellent! It sounds like your teaching philosophy is very relationship-centric, and the interviewer will appreciate your focus on creating an environment of trust to maximize the potential for learning. Great response!
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