Chapter 5.

5
Name: Jeanilyn P. Cosicol Score:
Course/Code: BSED-Science/2132 Date: November 24, 2021

EXECUTION
Conduct an interview among three (3) teachers to validate those mentioned
challenges in the classroom and ask how they respond to them. Please consider the
guide questions below by asking all the questions or just selecting five of them.

1. Why did you decide to become a teacher?

T1: "I decided to be a teacher because I wanted to make a difference in the

lives of children. It is a great/fulfilling challenge for me to encourage the next
generation to be lifelong learners. I've always been grateful to the educational
system for instilling principles in me, and at this point, I believe it's time for me
to give back everything I've learned and experienced over the years.”
T2: "I can't imagine a more vital job in society than teaching." I've always
enjoyed giving young people the finest possible start in life. Interacting with
children is a wonderful experience. Interacting and learning with children,
whether on educational or recreational grounds, is a lot more fun. I've started
giving students tutorials at the neighborhood community center as a hobby."

2. Why do you want to teach at this school?

T1: "I believe that this school is particularly dedicated to encouraging creative
opportunities for students, which is something that I am personally interested
in."
T2: "This is where I grew up and have spent my entire life." This has provided
me with a deep connection to the place as well as a thorough awareness of
the surroundings and the special needs of the students at this school. I'd also
welcome the chance to give back to the community in which I live by
encouraging and supporting a new generation of young people."

3. What can you bring to our school that makes you unique?

T1: "I bring hope to the children in order for them to become strong and willing
to learn something new."
T2: “I bring positive vibes for them to motivate in learning”

4. What frustrates you the most in a classroom?

T1: “Students who misbehave, interrupt instruction, and are generally

disruptive irritate me. Worst of all, there is very no difference after contacting
parents.”
T2: “Issues with slow wifi/internet connectivity that can quickly ruin a class
makes me frustrated.”
5. What is your teaching philosophy?

T1: “My teaching philosophy is that students learn best in a welcoming,

comfortable, and safe learning environment.”
T2: “My teaching philosophy is to create a welcoming, encouraging
environment in the classroom so that everyone enjoys learning.”

6. How would you prepare your classroom if it was the first day of school?

T1: “My goal is for my classroom to be warm and nurturing. In addition, I make
the ground rules clear. From the first day, students will feel at ease thanks to
a welcome sign and clearly designated desks. Posters and other visual aids
that are engaging serve to create a sense of anticipation. A huge list of rules
and punishments at the front of the room, aside from being entertaining, helps
the class get off to a good start.”
T2: Whatever subject I am teaching, the most important thing I attempt to do
every year is learn students’ names before school starts and then call each
student by their name as soon as possible.

7. How do you evaluate students?

T1: Typically, I construct an assessment tool that evaluates what I want them
to be able to achieve. So, if I have students working on summarizing a
paragraph that they have read, the evaluation should require them to
summarize a similar passage effectively."
T2: To begin, all teaching, not just classroom, must be experiential. Second,
all evaluations must be based on the results of the application.

8. Why do we teach “subject” in school?

T1: “Subjects at school are required in order to teach knowledge to students.

It enables them to gain a better understanding of life, the environment, nature,
wildlife, and culture, among other things.”
T2: “We have to solve many logical problems while studying academic
subjects like math and physics, which helps us in real life when we have to
tackle numerous day-to-day problems rationally. Logical problem solving
assists us in avoiding many undesirable circumstances in life, and thereby
benefits us in a variety of ways.”

9. How do you communicate with parents?

T1: "At the start of the school year, I prefer to invite parents to meetings in my
classroom. I will discuss any academic or behavioral problems the student
may be encountering at the end of the school year."
 T2: "Be approachable, and keep in mind that no parent likes to hear anything
negative about their child, so be sympathetic with your honesty and make it
apparent that you are on the same side. Both want the best for the student,
therefore working together on potential solutions to any challenges can be
extremely beneficial."

10. What are your strengths and weaknesses as a teacher?

T1: “I have excellent listening skills and believe that I am capable of

comprehending the emotions and challenges that today’s children experience.
I can interact with children on a very personal level as a result of this skill,
which helps me gain their trust. I’d consider computer abilities as one of my
flaws. I’m working on improving them, therefore I’m taking evening lessons to
learn how to use the most common office software.”
T2: "When it comes to children, I have a tendency to be overly friendly. This is
something I'm conscious of, and I remind myself to maintain a safe distance.
Good listening skills and the ability to rapidly comprehend the emotions and
concerns of students are two of my talents."

Personal Insight

Read the article given below and write a short reaction and reflection about it. Limit
your writings to 150 words only.

Challenges and Solutions:

The Experiences of Newly Qualified Science Teachers
Cecilia Boakye, Joseph Ghartey Ampiah
First Published May 4, 2017 Research Article
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2158244017706710

When I read the article, I get the impression that becoming a Newly Qualified
Science Teacher is not easy. The difficulties described in the article remind me of my
own high school experiences, when we had a lack of resources to conduct a
laboratory experiment. As a result, teachers only discuss and do not engage in
hands-on activities. Furthermore, many of the challenges discussed in the article are
ones that I faced in high school, and it is difficult for me to use different tools at
college because I do not know how to use them. However, it indicated that improving
equipment, changing teaching methods, and engaging with parents would be the
solutions to the issues that guide me in the future. When I become a Newly Qualified
Teacher, I intend to use the ideas presented in the article to assist my students’
learning and better help them in future.