Junior School Teacher Question:

Is there an element of your degree that enthused you to go into teaching?
Were there any teachers that inspired you? Why?
Were there any teachers that inspired you and what did they do than made them good?
► What aspect of teaching concerns/worries you?
► Why do you want to specialise in Maths?
► What other subjects would you be good at/enjoy (Exeter)
► Which subjects would you enjoy teaching?
► Which subjects would you least enjoy teaching?
► What subject do you think you are strongest at?
► What subject do you think you are weakest at?
► How do children learn?
► 'What have you learned from your own learning experience in the past year?'
► Had to previously read an extract on 'Children and Creativity' and research it in preparation for the interview.
► What books have you read recently for pleasure?
► Who is your favourite children's author and why?
► What book would you choose to teach a mixed sex year 8 class?
► What teaching methods are most effective?
► How would you decorate a classroom? Which colours would you use? Why? Advantages of colour vs black & white