As part of the eligibility requirement for acceptance to student teach, you must prepare a 10-15 minute oral presentation in the language you will teach. In this presentation, you should discuss your background, your vocation to teach, your ideas about teaching a second language and your career goals. Your presentation should address the items listed below.

Background/Vocation to Teach
 

-Tell us about yourself, your interests, your travels, etc.
-Why did you enter the field of teaching?
-What experiences have you had related to teaching?
-What qualities do you have that make you an effective teacher?
Ideas About Teaching the Target Language
 
-Tell us about your ideas regarding teaching a second language to high school students.
-Imagine that you have just observed a superb lesson. Describe what went on in the classroom.
Career Goals
 
-What do you see yourself doing over the next several years to improve your abilities as a professional and to contribute to the school where you work? -What additional talents and skills do you have that will make a difference for the young people in your classes?
 

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URL:  http://www.siue.edu/~kbueno/teacher_prep/student_teach/interview/oral.htm
Published By:  Kathleen Bueno <kbueno@siue.edu>
Created By:  Faculty Technology Center <shuffst@siue.edu>
Last Update:  August 21, 1998