Interview and Reflection: Former Teacher
Writing
Your task is to interview a former teacher to learn about his/her particular experiences and insights. Answer the following questions. Feel free to allow the interview to proceed in a conversational format.
– What led you to become a teacher?
– What is your personal philosophy of education?
– What do you see as the most difficult societal influences affecting teachers today?
– How have politics/polices shaped education in recent years?
– What historical events have shaped education since you have been a teacher?
– Could you share some of the most positive aspects of a teaching career?
– What are some of the negative aspects of teaching?
– What advice would you give to someone considering a career in education?
– If given the choice, would you choose the same career path for yourself?
Once you have had this conversation, compose a 3-4 page written profile of this experience, where you:
– Introduce this person to the reader, including an explanation of why you chose him/her
– Share some of this teacher’s thoughts/perspectives as derived from the interview content(Format is your choice.)
– Conclude with your personal reflections of this interview experience
