Write a 2 page minimum essay about what you learned in the interview, how it relates to special education, how you will apply new learnings when you become a teacher, and how the information connects to the objectives of the class. Include your interview questions at the end of your essay.
My answer: In the interview, I learned to always stay positive in a challenging situation. I also learned that you must love helping children in order to continue in this job.
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Class objectives #1
Argue controversies and contemporary trends related to the Identification, education, and inclusion of exceptional children.
Identify the role of primary caregivers of exceptional children.
Identify the role of the school in the education of exceptional children.
Evaluate and select early intervention strategies in the case study of exceptional children.
Class objectives #2
Identify the causes, characteristics, and needs of children with hearing impairments, physical impairments, medical impairments, and gifted children.
It will analyze the influence and role that the family and community play in children with hearing problems, physical disabilities, medical and gifted children.
It will identify intervention strategies in the education of children with hearing problems, physical disabilities, medical and gifted children.
Objective 3
It will evaluate myths, attitudes and behaviors of society towards children with exceptionalities.
You will recognize the multidisciplinary approach used in special education.
Identify models of intervention in special education.
It will recognize the role of the family and the community as a context of the diverse exceptionalities.
It will identify the causes, characteristics, needs and methods of intervention in children with mental retardation and with emotional and behavioral problems.
Interview Questions
1. How can I intervene in a challenging event, when a child is hitting teachers and students?
2. What is the most challenging moment you have encountered?
3. In reference to the Six Co-Teaching models, which one is the most successful?
4. How does a lesson plan look like?
5. How do you ensure that each child has the right to express themselves?
6. Why did you become a special education teacher?
7. What are the goals you should set as a special education teacher?
8. How do you encourage better behavior to a child with special needs?
9. How can I stay positive and motivated as a special education teacher?
10. What are your goals as a special education teacher?
