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Question 24 of 29 for our Instructional Coordinator Mock Interview

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Question 24 of 29

When have you taken a risk on a new teaching approach or suggestion? Was it successful?

"I suggested that the teachers take the students to a park once a month instead of staying in the classroom because I noticed that the students were more lively when they were in the sun and breathing fresh air; I thought they might learn better this way. From what I saw, it was tough to keep students engaged at first, and the teachers wasted a lot of time getting them to settle down. So the first time we took them to the park, it wasn't exactly a success. But the second time we went, the teachers were able to keep order, and the lesson was a great success and huge hit with the students; they talked about it for days. It became a special memory for them, and the lesson stuck with them more because of that."

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  • 24. When have you taken a risk on a new teaching approach or suggestion? Was it successful?

      How to Answer

      The tolerance for risk taking will differ from school to school, so use your best judgment with the example you give. Your example should be aligned with the school's values or something that you believe would be permitted at the school your interviewing with. It is best to provide an example that successfully boosted student learning and engagement (or parent engagement). Tell the interviewer what your idea was, how you implemented it, how it impacted your classroom culture, and what you learned from taking the risk.
      If you haven't taken any risks, talk about small initiatives that you implemented and explain the results and your observations.

      Written by Audra Kresinske on March 4th, 2021

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      "I suggested that the teachers take the students to a park once a month instead of staying in the classroom because I noticed that the students were more lively when they were in the sun and breathing fresh air; I thought they might learn better this way. From what I saw, it was tough to keep students engaged at first, and the teachers wasted a lot of time getting them to settle down. So the first time we took them to the park, it wasn't exactly a success. But the second time we went, the teachers were able to keep order, and the lesson was a great success and huge hit with the students; they talked about it for days. It became a special memory for them, and the lesson stuck with them more because of that."

      Written by Audra Kresinske on March 4th, 2021

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      "I took a risk on station teaching and it was very successful."

      Cindy's Feedback

      Great! Expand by explaining why you decided to take the risk? What were the pros and cons? Why was it successful?
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