Teaching+a+Mini-Lesson+as+Part+of+an+Interview

Some tips about teaching a short lesson as part of an interview (from my own brief experience):


 * They really want to see how you will interact with students, and make connections, even in the short time that you're there. One thing I did was ask them for a seating chart in advance. This can help you to understand the layout of the class, its makeup, learn a few names, and it shows initiative!


 * Something will inevitably go wrong - work through it!


 * Be prepared for students' reluctance to participate. Plan ahead! (I used a light-up koosh ball to get them going a little more.)


 * Try to make a connection with students - framing the lesson in something they can relate to makes a big difference!


 * Use the target language as much as possible! The people I interviewed with appreciated that I was in L2 mode throughout the lesson.


 * Don't forget your time constraints.


 * Most of all, remember that this is what you do, and what you're good at! Be yourself! They understand that they're asking a very difficult thing, and that it would probably be different in your own classroom, with your own students. Show them a bit of who you are as a teacher!

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