Script: Questions to Ask Teachers

Overall Teaching

·      What are your values in teaching?

·      How would you describe your teaching method in one sentence?

·      What teaching methods do you strongly oppose/disagree with?

·      Why do you think your method is more effective than others?

Techniques

·      Do you ever ask/expect your students to “self-teach”?

·      What do you think of the use of media in present-day classrooms/how often do you use it?

·      Do you believe the use of humor in teaching is important?

·      How do you try to maintain a balance between having fun and studying in your classroom?

·      How do you reach out to disinterested students?

·      How do you deal with disruptive students?

·      What are your methods of reward/punishment? (Which ones do you find more effective than others?)

Homework

·      What are your standards for giving homework (how much, when, etc.)?

·      Do you ever change the due date of work based on students other classes/commitments?

Personal Relations

·      How do you get the attention of your students?

·      How much do you tell your students about yourself/your personal life?

·      Do you think your relationship/connections with your students are strong?

·      Do you find it necessary take the time to get to know your students on a personal level? (If not, why?)