As teachers, you already use a variety of engagement strategies in classroom instruction. However, given students’ special needs and different learning styles, many teachers may struggle with finding the right approach and the time to engage all students fully. As teachers, we become able, often through trial and error, to identify strategies that work within a particular group or ability level.
Can you describe a specific memorable lesson or activity when most of your students were engaged or worked particularly well for a particular student or group of students?
Resilience - The capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Teaching requires more emotional resilience than most other professions. Lacking resilience is a common thread that creates burnout and leaving the profession. Resilience is not something we are taught in school, but there are things that we can do to strengthen our resilience.
Don’t isolate yourself in your classroom. Get to know other teachers in your building and your students’ parents. Building relationships with your co-workers and parents can strengthen your resilience. Take care of yourself. If you’re worn out and not feeling well, you are more likely to isolate and avoid others.
What is your resilience level?
How do you promote student leadership in your classroom? One way that I promote leadership with the students is by giving a list of Leadership Axioms. During the first days of school while review policies and procedures, the axioms are introduced. We use these to help us become a better leader.
What are some engaging ways to teach young students about environmental sustainability?
What advice do you have for preparing the portfolio and reflection components of the National Board Certification process?
What professional development opportunities have you found most valuable in your teaching career?
How can I design hands-on, inquiry-based science activities that engage young learners in exploring the world around them?
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What are some common misconceptions that first year or newer teachers have?
What have been your most positive experiences with mentorship? Both as a mentor and mentee?
Resilience - The capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Teaching requires more emotional resilience than most other professions. Lacking resilience is a common thread that creates burnout and leaving the profession. Resilience is not something we are taught in school, but there are things that we can do to strengthen our resilience.
Don’t isolate yourself in your classroom. Get to know other teachers in your building and your students’ parents. Building relationships with your co-workers and parents can strengthen your resilience. Take care of yourself. If you’re worn out and not feeling well, you are more likely to isolate and avoid others.
What is your resilience level?
How do you ensure that your lesson plans are aligned with both state standards and student needs?
How has achieving National Board Certification impacted your teaching practice and career?
What systems do you use to keep track of assignments, materials, and student progress?
What are your go to methods for building strong, trusting relationships with your students?
How do you use student data to inform your instructional decisions and tailor your teaching to meet diverse learning needs?
How do you choose professional development opportunities that align with your teaching goals and the needs of your students?
What strategies can I use to help students who are struggling with basic math operations?
What do you do when you have a student who can’t get their assignments completed?
Break assignment into smaller segments
Allow extra time to complete
Break the work time into shorter times with small breaks in between
Provide their assignment in written form (as well as verbal) with examples of what is expected
Use a timer with small intervals. Have the student get up to walk around and check for completion and accuracy.
