ESE teacher interview

Order Description
1. How does the teacher describe his or her philosophy of education as it relates to EBD
students?
2. How does the teacher describe his or her greatest strengths as a teacher?
3. What are this teacher’s greatest challenges?
4. What is the overall approach or combination of approaches being used in the classroom
(e.g., Whole Language, Direct Instruction, Collaborative Learning, etc.)?
5. What subjects/concepts/skills do these students have the most difficulty with?
6. What series or program is used for reading and mathematics?
7. Does the teacher incorporate art, music, movement, life skills, or career awareness?
1. How does the teacher describe his or her behavior / classroom management techniques?
• Does the school currently utilize a school-wide classroom management plan such as PBS/PBIS?
• If so, does it apply to the EBD students?
• If so, how well does it work (or not work) for EBD students?
2. What strategies does the teacher utilize to increase positive peer interaction between EBD students and their non-disabled peers?
1. What recommendations does the teacher have for a new teacher who is assigned to an EBD classroom?
Summary and Conclusions
1. Summary of key points of the interview
• What impressed you the most about this teacher?
• What recommendations might you have for this teacher?
• How will what you learned through this interview help you become a better teacher?