⟩ Let's imagine an interview for a grade one teaching position and the interviewer asks "Describe your classroom's physical appearance." Having prepared ahead of time, you understand the interviewer[s] attempt to determine ☛ Your teaching style ☛ Your ability to effectively manage the class ☛ The level and quality of student interaction ☛ Your teaching philosophy
Within this context, you might respond:
Upon entering my classroom you will find a lively and colorful room completely centered upon children and active learning. Sight words, the alphabet, numbers, and inspirational quotes cover the walls while large bulletin boards proudly display students' work. A large area contains a carpeted reading or group corner specifically for storytelling, show-and-tell, weather discussions and calendar and day-of-the-week conversations. This classroom includes an abundance of age appropriate reading materials and student mailboxes where children place personal journals, home reading books and workbooks in the morning and then collect newsletters or other parent communication at the end of the day.
