Assessment 2

Interview
(Classroom Management Strategies)

Muna Hasan
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I have two MSTs in my teaching practices so; I was confused about choosing
one teacher to do the interview. When I asked them, they said if you want,
you can do two interviews with us, but I chose Miss Hanaa; she is from UAE.
She is a math and science teacher in Afra Bint Obaid School. She is teaching
grade one and two sections (three - four). She is friendly and she helps me to
do the best in my TP. I did the interview with her in different days and times
because she was busy. I prepared 17 questions. I divided my questions into
three parts, and I asked her one or two questions in a day. I faced problems
to translate my interview to Arabic language because it takes extra time and
I have already finished the interview in English, but it happens sometimes.
She doesn't know English very much, therefore; I prepared Arabic questions
and asked her. I asked her about her life and classroom management
strategies.
1. What is the most thing did you remember in your teaching
practice?
It was a good training, I remember
everything, but the most thing that I remember was when my MCT came
to evaluate me, I was nervous because it was my first time to teach
students in school when I was in year four. I prefer the way that HCT did it
because when student teacher graduated, they will have different
experiences in different schools.
2. In which college did you graduate and how many years did you
study?
I graduated from Ajman University,
and I studied four years .In these four years, I learnt different strategies
and theories to use them even in teaching and even in my daily life.
3. How many years did you teach and what are the names of the
school that you worked in?
Ive been teaching for three years. In my first year, I was in Khawla Bint
Thalabah then I moved to Afra Bint Obeid. I taught in only three schools,
but I hope to teach in different schools to gain more experience and build
new relationships.
4. How you organize your time between school and home?
I will say teacher give most time for her jobs and does not have enough
time to work in school and prepared for the lesson because that every day
I take my work to my home to finish it. Sometimes I cant sit with my
family because I have many things to do it like prepare for the lesson or to
correct the exam or homework.

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5. Why did you choose education major?

I put in my mind my dream and said I want to be a teacher. Teaching is a
good job and it an important to build good generations. Sometimes people
said what your job? I said, a teacher they shocked. I chose that major
because I like teaching and like children.
6. How many rules do you use in the classroom and what are they?
I chose six rules and it is very important that all teachers use it in their
class. The six rules are: clean the class - organize the desks and chairs
quiet during the lesson discipline to bring their books and materials also,
to follow the rules - Ask permission to drink water or to go to the toiletCollaboration in class and group work.
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7. If students ignore these rules, what are your strategies to deal
with it?
If it was first time Ill give them a first warning then Ill give them second
warning if they still do it and ignore it Ill change the way I deal with them
and I said I will call your parents.
8. Did you use differentiation activities in the class? Why do you
think it is important for children?
Yes, sure I use differentiation because it is a good thing to know the ability
of each student also, to know what they can do to help them to build their
ability.
9. Do you think transitions are important in class? Why?
Yes, of course it is an important thing because children want to move not
just sit and write or read. Also, to change their moods and they will be
more active.
10.
Did you use reward system for students? Do you think it is
successful and why?
Yes, but not every time because if students get used to it they would wait
for the sticker if they answer the question. I think if a teacher one time
forgot using reward system she will see some improvement maybe she
will see only two girls participating. I will give you an advice: dont use
stickers and gift all the time.
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How you manage student's behavior?
I put rules in class to manage my class because when students see it they
will think before doing any misbehavior.

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12.
Do you prefer group work or independent activities? Why?
I prefer group work because students can learn more when theyre in a
group in some activities, but sometimes I must let the students to work
independently to know their ability.
13.
Do you punish students if they misbehave in the class and
how?
Yes, I ban what they like, and I let
them feel guilty for example, Ill not allow you to go and take a break if
you still do noise. Sometimes I make them stand up in their place about
two minutes.
14.
How do you deal with special needs students?
First, I communicate with special education teacher to ask what I will do
with these students and how I will deal with them. I make them feel
comfortable with me to know how I will deal with them.
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Do you think that comfortable
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enhance student's learning?
Yes, I think they have the good environment that will make them be more
active, and they will not feel bored.
16.
Did you give students time to think when you ask them
questions? Why did you think the teacher must give the student
time to answer?
Yes, a teacher must give students time to think to build a self-steam and
to feel confident because some questions need to think carefully.
17.
Did you give students chances to share their ideas in the
class? Why did you think it's important?
Yes, I think the student will build their personality at this age because
each student has different ideas maybe it is right, and I can use it.

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