In class today, we went through a series of mock interviews where we answered questions about direct instruction, inquiry, cooperative learning, differentiation, and assessment. Four of our fellow classmates took on the role of school administrators and came up with interview questions to ask us.
The questions were all extremely thought provoking and required us to rely heavily on the content we had learned throughout the semester. I thought each administrator did a good job of coming up with appropriate questions to ask. They expected us to know our information and be able to give an educated, thoughtful reply. The hardest part of this activity was formulating a response quickly enough so that there was not an awkward pause in the conversation. Having no idea what you are going to be asked is a scary thought. You have to be ready to answer a variety of questions and you need to be able to gather your thoughts quickly and efficiently.
I enjoyed this activity because it was a fun way to practice the interviewing process. Soon enough, I will be graduating and going to a series of interviews to try and find a job. It is extremely useful for me to practice these skills so that I will be more prepared when it comes time to go to a real interview!
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