I'm sorry -- I'd like to answer your interview questions, but I retired from classroom teaching 15 years ago. (Yikes! Has it been that long?)
Most of the Jiskha teachers are retired -- but keep checking back -- someone may respond.
1)What are some examples of typical, quick decisions teachers make on a daily basis?
2)What were the five most difficult school-related decisions you made this week (or most recent week of school)? What made them difficult?
3)What was the affect of those decisions on the classroom environment? Were the decisions effective?
I am supposed to provide two additional questions that I create myself, but I think it will be easier to develop those questions once I know the answers to the questions posted above. Thank you all for your time.
Most of the Jiskha teachers are retired -- but keep checking back -- someone may respond.
To find a teacher to interview online, you can try the following steps:
1. Reach out to your online school or educational institution: Contact your online school or institution's student services department and ask if they can connect you with a teacher who may be willing to participate in an interview.
2. Utilize social media: Join online teaching communities or education-related groups on platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter. Post a request for an interview and explain the purpose and topic of your interview. Many educators are active on social media and may be willing to help.
3. Contact local educational organizations: Reach out to local education organizations or teacher unions in your area and ask if they can recommend or connect you with a teacher who might be interested in participating in an interview.
Once you have found a teacher to interview, you can ask the following additional questions based on their responses to the initial questions:
4) How do you prioritize decisions when faced with multiple conflicting needs in the classroom?
5) Can you share an example of a decision you made that had a significant positive impact on your students' learning and engagement? How did you come to that decision?
Remember to thank the teacher for their time and to be respectful of their availability and willingness to participate in your interview.