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77 Science Teacher Questions And Answers

21⟩ Explain me a lesson that went well and what made it successful?

You are going to teach this topic this period, and the bell has just rung to begin class. Describe what the next 15 minutes are like. What are you doing? What are your students doing? I look for knowledge, confidence and passion. Does the candidate visualize what a classroom should be like, and already know what he or she is doing?

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22⟩ Explain what are the ways of storing data in Files?

There are two ways of storing data in files-

1. Text Format- In text format data is stored as a line of character with each line terminated by a new line character (‘n’). Text files are in human readable form and they can be created and read using any text editor.

2. Binary Format– In binary format, data is stored on the disk same way as it is represented in the computer memory.Binary files are not in human readable form they and can be created and read by a specific program written for them .The binary data stored in the file can’t be read by any editor.

The input and output operation in binary files take less time as compared to that of the text files because in binary files no conversion have to take place .However the data written using binary format is not very portable since the size of data types and byte order may be different on different machine. In text format , these problem do not arise,and hence it is more portable.

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26⟩ Explain one of the most successful lessons you have taught in a class. Explain why it worked so well?

One of the most successful lessons I taught was during my time at Westchester Middle School during my student teaching assignment. We were covering the Illinois State Constitution, and we were specifically talking about the Executive Branch. I wanted to compose a lesson that would make understanding and memorizing these officers and their powers creative, fun, and easily memorizable. Prior to composing the unit I had asked my class about what they were interested in outside of school, many of which, boys and girls stated that they were interested in super hero movies and comics. I used this to create a lesson that required groups of 4 to 5 students, modified of course for skill-sets, social dynamics, and emotional needs to create a superhero that demonstrated the powers of that particular assigned position. An example was the Governator, he/she could sign or veto bills with her lightning rod pen! The kids loved it, and they stated that making those posters made remembering the Executive Branch on the test very simple.

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27⟩ Tell me what types of personalities do you work with best?

I like people generally, and am pretty empathetic in terms of trying to understand the perspectives and experiences of others, so intolerant, impatient, or rude people tend to push my buttons, But the reality is that despite an individuals shortcomings, I can usually find a redeeming quality to focus on so that I look upon them in a positive way. At the end of the day, who am I to judge?

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28⟩ Tell us how have you showed leadership within your school in the past?

Yes and no. I'm not uncomfortable in positions of leadership when I'm asked or expected to assume them; but I prefer working on a more level basis with coworkers. In the classroom, of course, there is a lot of give and take. Sometimes, I need to be a more authoritative figure. Sometimes a moderator or guide. Sometimes a peer. I'm constantly learning too and we're all still students together at a certain level. When We explore new ideas or concepts (and I've been known to veer off on tangents when the kids are excited about something): I get just as excited as they are and the line blurs a little bit.

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29⟩ Tell me what is your classroom management approach?

I’m looking for a person who has a clear plan for his or her classroom management and who can articulate that plan. I’m also looking for an answer that will reflect some developmentally appropriate understanding of the students who are being taught. Among the things I look for are candidates who teach clearly articulated expectations and consequences. I look for their proactive and reactive strategies, and for them to involve parents and staff — for example, a dean or assistant principal — when appropriate.

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31⟩ Explain me what are the main job duties and responsibilities of computer science teacher employee?

computer science teacher responsibilities are to compile, administer, and grade examinations or assign this work to others; evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers; initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions; keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences; prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts; collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues; plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction; maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records; maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students; advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues; prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as programming, data structures, and software design; select and obtain materials and supplies such as textbooks and laboratory equipment; participate in campus and community events; serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues; supervise students' laboratory work; compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments; participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities; act as advisers to student organizations; conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media; maintain computer equipment used in instruction; supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work; write grant proposals to procure external research funding; provide professional consulting services to government or industry; direct research of other teachers or of graduate students working for advanced academic degrees; perform administrative duties such as serving as department head.

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32⟩ Tell me in what ways do you encourage creativity in your classroom?

I really like to do warm up questions periodically that allow the students to think about their own life experiences then connect them to the idea of what we will be learning that day. I think it gets them cognitively thinking about what theyll learn while allowing them to think about something outside the usual conversation in class. I have also wanted to try a web quest activity that allows the students to choose their activity based on what they like to do. I think it would allow them to be more comfortable and be more creative in meeting the objectives of the activity.

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34⟩ Please explain what is your greatest weakness? What are you doing to improve it?

My greatest weakness is my inability to settle for failure. In a increasingly diverse world, we must be realistic and admit that there will be challenges with students that will not be rectified or turned into success stories. I have had to learn the hard way that is the case, and while I am still working on this, I have discovered that there is a defined boundary that I will need to identify in order to not exhaust myself in an unrectifiable situation.

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36⟩ Please explain what are the knowledge elements you obtained from your education, training and work experience would support your computer science teacher career?

The Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects, the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar, circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications, the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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37⟩ Explain what are the measures that can be adopted to avoid errors in File Processing?

Following are the measures that can be adopted to avoid errors in file processing-

ferror() function can be used to detect any error during file accessing.This function will return a zero when there is no error or vice-versa.

FILE *fptr

if(ferror(fptr)==0)

printf(“n The file is available for processing”);

else

printf(“n Error in accessing file”);

To verify whether a file exists in the disks,the following definitions will help.

if(fptr==NULL)

printf(“n No content or file does not exist”);

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38⟩ Tell us your discipline philosophy?

You use lots of positive reinforcement. You are firm, but you don’t yell. You have appropriate consequences for inappropriate behavior. You have your classroom rules posted clearly on the walls. You set common routines that students follow. You adhere to the school’s discipline guidelines. Also, emphasize that you suspect discipline problems will be minimal because your lessons are very interesting and engaging to students. Don’t tell the interviewer that you “send kids to the principal’s office” whenever there is a problem. You should be able to handle most discipline problems on your own. Only students who have committed very serious behavior problems should be sent to the office.

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39⟩ Tell me how to make sure you meet the needs of a student with an IEP?

An IEP is an “individualized education plan.” Students with special needs will be given an IEP, or a list of things that you must do when teaching the child. An IEP might include anything from “additional time for testing” to “needs all test questions read aloud” to “needs to use braille textbook.” How do you ensure you’re meeting the needs of a student with an IEP? First, read the IEP carefully. If you have questions, consult a special education teacher, counselor, or other staff member who can help you. Then, you just make sure you follow the requirements on the IEP word for word. When necessary, you may be asked to attend a meeting in which you can make suggestions for updating the IEP. Your goal, and the goal of the IEP, is to make sure the student has whatever he or she needs to be successful in your class.

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