Professional Documents
Culture Documents
This assignment has two parts. In Part 1, you’ll spend time reflecting on a few broad themes to prepare
for your interview. These themes will help you identify the most important strengths and stories you want
to highlight in your interview. In Part 2, you will brainstorm specific responses to interview questions.
Theme Thoughts/Brainstorms
Consider what strengths you have and think of a
specific example or story that could illustrate
those strengths.
Describe a lesson or project that is an example of how you motivate students and relate the
content/subject to their everyday lives and interests.
Explain how you would deal with a group of students in your class who have been persistently
disruptive.
Share about a time when a lesson or activity did not go as planned. What happened and how did
you adjust course?
Share about a time when you received constructive feedback from a colleague or a supervisor.
What was the advice and how did you respond?
How would you adjust your teaching strategy if you were asked to use a more student-centered
approach?