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.:Resource Guides:Interviews-Amy Ferriot.
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Advice
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What books, magazines, periodicals, websites or other materials should people read to learn more about this field? |
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Visit any public California school, especially in an urban neighborhood.
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What questions would you ask of someone who wants to do this work? |
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Are you really up for this?
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In what kinds of jobs can recent college graduates have the most impact in your field? |
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Be bilingual, gain experience working with minority children (outreach organizations, nonprofits, etc.), and student-teach in an actual classroom.
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What are the major trends and/or key issues in your field? |
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Literacy programs (scripted/phonics based), the fight to save bilingual education, lowering the school dropout rate
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What forms of support and/or advice have you found most valuable (mentoring, trainings, professional development, attending conferences, etc.)? |
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Talking/meeting with other new teachers, finding a mentor, and the will to carry on.
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What is a common or tough interview question a candidate in your field should be prepared to answer? |
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Elaborate on your classroom management skills (discipline, organization, etc.). What does you literacy philosophy look like and how would it be implemented in your classroom?
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What other advice would you give people who want to do this work? |
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It's a tough job, but the rewards are great. Just to picture where my students were in the beginning of the year and where they are now is incredible!
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