Question

Are there any actual teachers on here who can answer some questions for a paper I have to write?

Answer 1

What type of paper

Answer 2

Interview

Answer 3

What type of interview, are u planning to become a math teacher or applying for some job math related.

Answer 4

Yes, it is for my education class. I have to interview two teachers and type up their interviews and then turn them in.

Answer 5

I am a tutor at my university

Answer 6

As long as you are somewhat teachers I don't mind to fib a little bit.

Answer 7

Hiya sider1993, this clearly isn't a math question - in the future please post in the relavent section, like writing in this case or you can ask in the chat box :)

Answer 8

I am also a tutor at my university. I think we can give you some insights

Answer 9

alright then, ask away

Answer 10

I am going to be a math teacher, so I assumed math is where I would want to be.

Answer 11

okay thanks guys. Just give me some fake last names or real names don't have to tell me if they are or not.

Answer 12

Well that makes sense, carry on (say that without thinking of starwars :P)

Answer 13

arnold schwarzenegger

Answer 14

lol. Okay, and what my questions?

Anyway, first question:

Why did you choose to teach?

Answer 15

George Bush

Answer 16

I chose to teach math because, i love math, and i love to share my idea and thoughts on math

Answer 17

I wanted to help people learn and at the same time , get better at communication

Answer 18

What are the reasons that influenced your decision?

Answer 19

1.) Math is fun
2.) Math is precise and concise
3.) Math keeps you awake
4.) The concepts involved in math, makes you a better problem solver both in real life as well in you studies.

Answer 20

what are some of the most rewarding aspects of teaching?

Answer 21

seeing the student get it

Answer 22

imranmeah you missed a question if you don't care to scroll up and answer it it would be appreciated.

Answer 23

well, I tutor because

1) I need to review my old class

2) need money for the car

3) want to to do something productive in my free time

4) I like the challenge; making people understand math

Answer 24

1.) You learn as you teach
2.) Seeing students starting to like the most hated subject in the world
3.) I pays the bill
4.) You let your voice/Idea be heard

Answer 25

Can you give me some specific examples of the rewards you have experienced?

Answer 26

What do you mean by rewards

Answer 27

when you listed the rewards, such as seeing a student who hated the subject start to like it, have you ever had that actually happen?

Answer 28

well, students usually comes in all confused , and it is satisfying to see them understand the material by the time they leave

Answer 29

Once i had to tutor in a high school, i had a student who was failing his math class not because he didn't know it, but because he didn't like math but by the time i started working with him he started liking math and ended up with a B in the class.

Answer 30

What are some of the most difficult parts of teaching?

Answer 31

motivating

Answer 32

The one thing that drives me nuts is when students are not willing to change

Answer 33

I tried to relate real world things to their subject.that makes them more interested

Answer 34

Most students just believe what the teacher or the textbook says. And when they come to me with a problem i try to teach them the concept to such problems so they can solve it any time but most of them just stick to the text book or what their teacher said.

Answer 35

Are you more or less confident in your ability to help kids learn than you were before you started teaching?

Answer 36

definitely more

Answer 37

I get more confident every day

Answer 38

^ agreed

Answer 39

how effective was your pre-service teacher-preperation (undergraduate) program in helping you learn to teach?

Answer 40

we can't answer that because we weren't in it

Answer 41

I didnt have any

Answer 42

alright, arnie need to sleep

Answer 43

Do you plan to stay teaching?

Answer 44

no, well I am tutoring so until I graduate or get a better job

Answer 45

Yes, i will love to.

Answer 46

If you were to describe the process of teaching in one sentence, how would you describe it?

Answer 47

Ok, this is a simple but complex question. Can you break it down

Answer 48

How do you teach? (these were pre-made questions so I am just taking them as I interpret them)

Answer 49

When i teach, i try to give the students the core concepts that is required to solve such problem at hand OR any problems related to that.

Answer 50

Do you believe that teaching is a profession? why or why not?

Answer 51

In some sense teaching is a profession.
But my main take on teaching is that who ever that is doing the teaching should be passionate of the subject He OR She is teaching. Because that affects the way the teaching will be done and how the students will understand what is being taught. Even if you are doing it for the money, you should try and make the environment lively in other to motivate the students.

Answer 52

Use the following rate scale to rate the importance of the following questions:
1=not at all important, 2= Not very important, 3=somewhat important, 4=quite important, 5= extremely important.

Answer 53

1. Knowledge of content, such as math, science, or language arts

2. Knowledge of teaching techniques, such as questioning and classroom organization.

3. Knowledge of students, such as how they learn and what motivates them.

Answer 54

4
5
5

Answer 55

Which do you believe is most important?

Answer 56

3

Answer 57

Okay thank you so much for answering these! thank you!

Answer 58

Your welcome. Good luck :)

Answer 59

thanks