How to Answer: How will you instruct students with varying abilities?
Advice and answer examples written specifically for a Preschool Teacher job interview.
21. How will you instruct students with varying abilities?
How to Answer
The interviewer wants to know that you can adapt your teaching style, and pace, to a variety of student needs and learning abilities. Demonstrate your ability to modify the same material to a range of competencies.
Written by Ryan Brown on August 30th, 2020
Entry Level
"Here are some suggestions for instructing students with varying abilities:
- Practice differentiated teaching and create a plan for each student with differing abilities
-Tweak your content to include more visuals for those students who are visual learners
- Offer more opportunities for hands-on learning
- Include more group discussions where students can openly ask questions
- Encourage educational support at home by involving the parents"
Written by Rachelle Enns on August 30th, 2020
Answer Example
"I pace the section I'm teaching based on the student's ability and receptiveness. For instance, if a student has stronger art skills, they typically tend to need less reading and writing assistance, so I spend more time working on science or math-based games with them. I want to make them feel like the class is suited to their abilities rather than forcing them to keep up or slow down."
Written by Ryan Brown on August 30th, 2020
Experienced
"I have noticed there can be a big difference between students who come from a learning-centered home. Often I get a handful of students who already know how to write their name, count to 10 in French, and know some geography. Then, I have students who love just to watch cartoons and make fart jokes. It all comes out in the wash. Kids are kids, and if you have a fun curriculum that keeps them engaged, they all tend to stay with the group. If a disability is potentially present, I will certainly bring up the concern to my program director, who would then take the necessary steps."
Written by Rachelle Enns on August 30th, 2020
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