Music Teacher Mock Interview
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Question 21 of 30
What do you do with students who do not like your class?
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Shane Reinhard is a high school English teacher focused on English 9 Honors, English 11, Yearbook/Journalism, and AP Seminar.
Not all students will like music. But, the sign of a quality music teacher is one who can meet them at their level. Speak with the interviewer on how you will bridge the gap for this kind of student.
Shane Reinhard is a high school English teacher focused on English 9 Honors, English 11, Yearbook/Journalism, and AP Seminar.
"There was a student last year who did not like my class at the beginning of the year. He only thought we were going to do classical and boring music. But, when I added some classic rock, the student was excited and starting interacting with the rest of the class in a whole new way. I knew that if I could appeal to his interests, he would begin to enjoy the class."
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I try to expose them to all different kinds of music. I might ask" Mary, what is your favorite type of music? Can you sing it for us or teach it to us?"
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Give an example of a time when a student appeared not to enjoy your class and walk the interviewer through the steps you took to handle this situation. In the end, did the student start to enjoy your class? Why? Show the interviewer that you are capable of engaging even the students who don't have an innate love of music.
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