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Assignment: An Interview with an Early Childhood Educator
Conduct an interview with an early childhood educator. This educator must be with someone who works directly with children between the ages of six weeks and eight years or who works in a program for young children in some capacity (director, resource coordinator, etc.). You may want to tape your interview for better transcription. Type your detailed interview in a format that clearly relates the questions and answers. Answer the following:
Personal Data Questions
A. Name
B. Name of school or daycare
C. Age/Grade level currently teaching
D. How many years have you been teaching?
E. Do you belong to any professional organizations? If so, which ones? How does one acquire membership in a particular organization?
F. What certification, license, or degree do you currently hold?
G. What are the pros and cons of your position?
Curriculum, Planning. Organization, Questions
A. What curriculum is being used in your school/classroom? (Try to get a copy)
B. How do teachers in your age/grade level plan for instruction?
C. What type of assessment instruments is used in your program?
D. How do you involve parents in your classroom?
Current Classroom
A. Describe your current classroom.
B. How many students are in your class?
C. Do you have any assistants?
D. Describe your daily schedule. (Try to get a copy)
E. How do you handle transition time between activities?
F. What are your classroom rules? How do you enforce them? (Try to get a copy)
Teaching Philosophy
A. What do you feel is the most valuable quality a person working with young children should possess?