Interview about the profession: primary school teacher. Questions for graduates Questions for an interview with the first teacher

28.06.2023 | Universities

Being a teacher is one of the noblest professions. To learn more about people in this profession, we have prepared questions for teachers on Teacher's Day. Many of the questions are quite difficult, even tricky, with a trick, while others are humorous and funny. They are great for school interviews that you can conduct with teachers.

Look at this list to find the questions you can ask your teacher. You'll love the way your school's teachers answer school questions.

Questions for teachers on Teacher's Day

Is it true that children today have forgotten how to write correctly?
What do teachers actually do in the staff room?
How do you manage your likes and dislikes in the classroom?
How should a young teacher behave if a high school student confesses his love to him?
What would you like to change in your teaching methods or approach to schooling?
Is it easy to be a teacher, what difficulties are the most difficult for this profession to endure?
What prompted you to take up the teaching path?
What do you love most about being in school and what do you hate most?
If you had to choose a new profession again, would you agree to become a teacher?
Have you ever had a moment when you wanted to quit your job?
What is the stupidest or strangest question a student/student has asked you?
What's the worst thing about the current education system?
Which historical character would be the most boring to meet in real life?
When did you get the idea to become a teacher?
Which teachers influenced your entire future life?
What key factors (features) helped you become a good teacher?
What is the most important advice you would like to give to parents of an elementary school child?
What do you know about your students?
If you could get one thing from the Secretary of Education, what would it be?
Do teachers have other holidays besides school holidays?
What age of students is the most aggressive?
If you were to become a student at our school, who would be your favorite teacher?
Is there something you would like to teach your students, but you can't?
What is the most curious, shameful thing that happened to you during class?
Do you think that your profession influences the upbringing of your own children?
What is the most difficult thing about being a teacher?
What is the worst experience you have had working with student parents?
What are the signs that students are manipulating you?
What academic mistake have you made that you regret the most?
Do you have school favorites?
For the sake of revenge, can you lower a student's grade in exams?
Who is the most popular hero in our school?

Funny questions for teachers on Teacher's Day

If ham comes from pigs and beef from cows, then which animal does bread come from?
Why don't people on the other side of the earth fall?
A girl in a physics lesson: “If there is a speed of light, then what is the speed of darkness?
Why do meteorites always land in craters?
Is the African sun the same as in Russia? Then why is it warmer there?
If Russian is the language of Pushkin, then what language do our surnames represent?
If, according to the teacher, mathematics is so simple, then why does the mathematician have so many problems with his students?

How do you discipline your family members (children, spouse) when they behave badly? Do you turn them out the door, give them a bad grade, or call their parents in for a conversation?
When you come home, do your children stand up and say “Good evening, teacher”?
If I have problems, can I use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve them?
Do you chew your pens or pencils?
Which super hero is most like you?
What do you drink with dinner?
Why do teachers ask students questions (why, why, how many), do they not know the answer themselves?
Can you curl your tongue into a tube out of pleasure?
Why don't the skies fall on us?

Comic questions for teachers

The farmer has 17 sheep. All but nine die. How many sheep does he have left? (answer: 9 sheep).
There are ten candles burning in the dining room. Three of them were blown by the draft. How many candles are left by morning? (Answer: three candles, since the seven remaining candles will completely melt, and the only intact candles will be the three extinguished by the draft).
What word in Russian is always spelled incorrectly? (Word: wrong).
Which would be correct to say: “The yolk of an egg is white” or “the egg has a white yolk?” (Answer: Both options are incorrect because egg yolks are yellow).
A man is standing on one side of the river, his dog is on the other. He calls the dog, who crossed the river so quickly that he didn’t even get wet. However, the dog was not running across the bridge and was not in the boat. The question is, how did the dog cross the river? (Answer: on ice, since the river was frozen).
If you give me food, I will live, but if you give me water, I will die. Who am I? (Fire).
Your parents have six sons, including you, and each son has one sister. How many people does your family have? (Answer: 9 people: both parents, six sons and one daughter, who is a sister to all the boys).
What is black when purchased, red when used, and white after use? (Charcoal).
I have no eyes, no legs, no ears, but at the same time I move the earth, who am I? (Earthworm).

Tricky questions for teachers

Do you want to interview a teacher, but don't want to ask him the usual standard questions? Then these tricky teacher questions are just the thing for you.

What does the ideal teacher's day party look like?
What subject did you get the most Fs in during your school or college years?
Is change for the teacher or the student?
What excuses did you give when you were late for class?
Did you have to cheat at school or use cheat sheets in exams?
The teacher sets an example for the students, if he is late for class, does that mean the students can do the same?
If a student doesn't read books, can he become president?
What's your favorite school cafeteria dish?
Do you want to teach school until you are 100 years old?
What was your worst lesson?
Have you ever wanted to hit a student? What was this about?
Have you ever fallen in love with a student?
Do teachers take drugs to calm themselves?
Does the teacher learn something from his students? What have you learned?
Would you agree to take the Unified State Exam or final exams?
Did you know that in Japan teachers are not required to honor the emperor? But we are not in Japan, is that good or bad?
Is it true that the only way to succeed in life is to be a nerd?
As a student, have you ever disliked one of your teachers? Why?
If you are smarter than me, does that make me wiser than you?
You are very worried about our exam grades, but what were your grades in the exams?
What were your first days at university like: were you completely occupied with studying, were you bored or did you feel like skipping classes?
What funny, funny nicknames did you give to teachers when you were a student?
Have you made fun of or trolled teachers?
In class, which teacher from your school would you like to be a student of? Why?
What would you like to change in your behavior when you return to your school desk?
Why do they teach subjects today that are simply useless in life?
Why should students compromise their health by doing a lot of homework instead of getting proper rest?
Do you always understand students who are really feeling bad?

Strange questions

Where is the Great Wall of China?
Isn't the moon the same as the sun, just turned off for the day?
What are pyramidal things in Egypt?
How do islands not float away?
Are there real bears?
How old was the average 18-year-old in 1942?

Teacher Interview Questions

Like all educational interviews, teacher interviews also have specific questions. They are focused on knowledge of work methodology, a sense of calling, and the ability to manage student discipline. Here is a list of common questions in this interview format:

What is your education?
Why do you want to work in education?
How do you plan to conduct your courses, classes, lessons?
How do you feel about school discipline?
What is your attitude towards modern education?
What do you think about psychology in education?
What do you think about pedagogy?
Do you consider yourself a risk taker?
Do you consider yourself a positive teacher?
What will you do if a student calls you a bad teacher?
If you were a school principal, what goals would you set for the next school year?
What was the last book you managed to read in its entirety?
How would you motivate students to read?
In what decade would you like to become a teacher? Why?
Do you have a favorite that motivates you?

Questions about life outside of school

What is one of your hidden talents?
What might students be surprised to see when they see you outside the school doors?
How do you dream of spending your vacation after the school year?
How do you manage to spend your summer holidays?
What books would you like to have on a desert island?
What will be your last lesson?

Questions about school

What traditions or superstitions do teachers have? Do you adhere to them yourself?
What school day is considered good or successful for a teacher?
What student achievement this year makes or will make you proud?
How do you manage to maintain endurance and patience? [the question is especially relevant for experienced teachers]
What inspires you?
What technologies make learning easier or more difficult?
What's the best/worst thing about being a teacher?

Questions about students

What worries you about the behavior of modern students? Why?
What will help a teacher gain the respect of students?
What time is better for studying: morning or lunch?
What part of your knowledge do you want to pass on to your students?
How do you feel when a student whispers to a neighbor and ignores your comments?
What helps you be patient with those students that even God cannot handle?
How do you manage to remember the names of all your students, do you have any associations with them?
Having the opportunity to visit anywhere in the world with your class, where would you like to go?
Do you keep in touch with any of your former students on social networks?
Do you have a personal diary about your students?
What song should students listen to while doing homework?
What is the first thing you remember from your time as a teacher?
Do you think your pupils/students will remember you and the class in which they studied?

Conclusion

Here is a list of questions from which you can choose the appropriate ones to ask your teachers. It is important to remember that an interview is a conversation. So keep it natural and use questions wisely. Remember, is it better to get honest answers to several interesting questions, instead of a dozen lengthy answers to one stupid question?

If you see a catch, use it. It will be interesting and fun. Don't be afraid to veer off topic a little when the opportunity arises. At the same time, remember that these questions for teachers on Teacher's Day are an excellent start to learning more about your teachers, understanding the difficulties or, conversely, the attractive aspects of this profession.

Best regards, Helen

By the way, look at questions with substitution of answers for teachers (reversals).

This year our school is preparing to celebrate a glorious anniversary, we remember the history of the school, the victories of our students and the achievements of our graduates, but we believe that in the festive whirlwind we must not forget about those on whom the school rests. Let's remember our teachers and talk with them, let our conversation be very short, but we will try to ask our teachers the most interesting questions in order to see the teacher from an unexpected side.

So, grade 12 opens the anniversary series of interviews with teachers of Kesklinna Gümnaasium:

Interview with English teacher Evgeny Zhigalov

I decided to ask questions to the English teacher, Evgeniy Zhigalov. Evgeniy has been working at our school for about five years and we all have managed to remember and love him.

- Why did you decide to become a teacher?
I felt the need to teach someone something.

- What advantages or pleasant aspects of being a teacher can you name?
It’s nice when I see students’ good results in exams and competitions. Also, I am interested in communicating with young people and solving their problems.

- Negative or positive attitude of students towards you as a teacher?
The student's attitude towards me depends on the results of the student himself.

Interview with Marina Sergeevna Guseva

- Do you like your job?
Yes, of course, I love my job, it brings a lot of emotions and impressions. I really like communicating with children. In addition to teaching physical education, I also have a classroom management, which is a great pleasure for me: organizing events, heart-to-heart conversations, live communication. In addition, I spend a lot of time preparing students for competitions. Participation in competitions, especially victories, inspires both students and teachers. I devoted 26 years to my favorite job, I can say that I am a fan of my profession.

- What, in your opinion, should a good teacher be?
The most important qualities of a good teacher are fairness and honesty. I believe that students should receive the grades they deserve, no more, no less. Every grade is earned through sheer hard work, work, and perseverance. This is what justice is all about. I take my subject seriously and I want my students to accept and understand this.

- What qualities do you value in students?
First of all, the student must be purposeful, diligent, hardworking and positive. Since I am a physical education teacher, I value sports skills and abilities in students. I love sports and respect athletes because it is hard work that builds character and shapes personality. I try to cultivate many positive qualities in my students.

The interview was conducted by Daria Sidorova, a student of class 12A.

Interview with Oksana Aleksandrovna Nikolaeva

It seems that a teacher is a simple profession, however, if we delve into his work activities, we will see that this is a rather complex profession. It includes not only teaching children, but also instilling in them morality, correct behavior, respect for adults, responsibility for their actions and much more. The pedagogical process is aimed at the development and formation of the child’s personality. It is on these grounds that education is carried out at the Narva Kesklinna Gymnasium. One of the teachers, Oksana Aleksandorovna Nikolaeva, kindly agreed to answer me several questions related to her professional activities.

1) What childhood dreams have you made come true?
- Since childhood I dreamed of becoming a teacher, my dream has come true! Those dreams that remain will hopefully come true one day!

2) What was the most significant success in your life?
- My greatest success in life is my family, my social circle and everything I have today.

3) What is the best advice you have been given?
- There was enough advice in life, but in life I acted at the behest of my heart and conscience.

Interview with Olga Petrovna Maximova.

1. How did you start your career as an English teacher?
I started working in 1991 at school 14. She taught in the gymnasium in grades 10-11, and taught classes in the second grades.

2. Do you remember your first lesson? How did you feel then?
I taught my first lesson in Petrozavodsk, while on practical training in the 5th grade. At that moment, of course, I was worried and even a little afraid.

3. Did you have a favorite teacher at school? What subject did you teach?
At school, perhaps, the most beloved was Akhmat Medzhidovich Aliyev, he taught history. I remember him precisely for the way he presented the new topic of the lesson. He had a very deep knowledge of history, also all the students in the class respected him, with just one glance he could restore silence in the class.

4. Do you have a favorite book?
I have many favorite books, but I would like to mention “The Catcher in the Rye” by Selinger, I love reading this book in the original, in English, I reread it and mentally return to my childhood.

Interview with Sylvia Soo

One of the most beloved by students and truly cheerful teachers of our school can be safely called Silvia Soo, a music teacher in Estonian. In honor of the 90th anniversary of our school, I interviewed Sylvia Soo for a short interview.

How do your children feel about your work? Will they follow in your footsteps?
My daughter is 31 years old. She's not going to work. He says: “Mom, do you want me to be as nervous as you?” And so, her husband feeds her. I say: “Daughter, it’s necessary.” After all, she graduated from university, but, unfortunately, she doesn’t want to work. She is raising a child, she is decent, everything is fine. But no, he never plans to become a teacher. The children have changed.

Do you consider yourself a role model?
I was raised to be humble, and I can't hold myself up as an example. Whoever wants to, will follow the example. Of course, I try to let the children lead by example.

What motivates you to get up for work every morning?
I say: “Hello, my God. Give me strength so that I can be a good teacher.”

It would be great if there were more wonderful, good-natured teachers like Sylvia Soo in school, who can get students interested in their subject and add a touch of humor to the lesson.

Nadezhda Makarova 12a

Interview with Olga Alexandrovna Luchka

How have the school and students changed during your teaching?
Teachers have become more burdened with their duties. The school itself has not changed. Students have become more advanced in terms of technology and knowledge of information, and can give advice to teachers on many issues. And this is good! Learning is always a mutual process, in which success can only be achieved through cooperation.

What advice would you give to students who want to become teachers?
The work of a teacher in our time can be of interest to young people who are ready to constantly improve themselves, accept the challenges of a rapidly changing world, be flexible and open to everything new. Only in this case will the work of a teacher bring satisfaction and joy.

When was the first time you cried at work and why?
At the beginning of this school year, I was deeply touched by the feedback on a video I watched for homework from a student who expressed her concern and concern about the plight of people in developing countries who are forced to do any kind of menial work just to feed their families.

The interview was conducted by 12A class student Alina Lerner

Three questions for the teacher. Interview with Natalia Kakhur.

- What do you like most about your work?
- The work of a teacher is very interesting and responsible. Every day brings something new, there is always an opportunity to creatively approach solving everyday problems. I like to pass on my knowledge to children, to see that my work is useful and helps the children.

- If you had a chance to change your profession, would you do it?
- Now, after many years of working at school, it is difficult for me to imagine myself in any other role; the teaching profession has become a part of my life. Pedagogy is such a broad field for professional and personal development that you can constantly learn and improve your level. The more I work, the more I realize how much more I would like to achieve.

- Do you have a hobby? Is it somehow related to your work?
- In my free time, I like to be in nature, read, including getting acquainted with the latest in modern Estonian literature, since I teach this subject at the gymnasium.

Students of the Russian State University of Physical Culture, Sports, Youth and Tourism majoring in Public Relations are implementing the PR project Our School with their own eyes. As part of this project, we conducted an interview with one amazing girl, an 11th grade student at school 1078. Her name is Lipartia Tamara.

Tamara, tell us what position you hold in your school and the Youth Council of the Golyanovo district?

“At school, since 2009, I have been the president of the School Duma, I also work in the Youth Council of the Golyanovo district of the Eastern Administrative District of Moscow and hold the position of chairman. In addition to this, I work in our district with young people, but already in the District Youth Council.”

What is the “School Duma”?

“Well, you can call it school self-government. Today we need to strive to erase the boundaries between teacher and student, to live according to the laws of a large friendly family. Our school does this well. There is no such thing here that if you are a student, then your opinion is not taken into account. It is in our school that the student’s voice is heard and important. The school council is involved in all holidays and events, we organize them ourselves, and this is not only everything that happens traditionally (Teacher’s Day, New Year, etc.), we celebrate such holidays as Mother’s Day, National Unity Day. We even held our own “Minute of Glory” at school. In addition, we very actively promote and implement projects with the youth council of the Golyanovo district (the adventure game “Quest”, the competition “New Year’s Entrance”). In addition to such creative and fun events, we try to engage in the educational process and take part in it. We will soon conduct raids on school uniforms and academic performance. There are guys who like to do this kind of work - making tables, writing reports, coming up with psychological tests. I prefer organizing events.”

Do you enjoy your extracurricular activities?

“Of course, I like what I do. This is still not a job, but a hobby from which I receive not material benefits, but, above all, pleasure. In fact, it is happiness when you hold an event, for example, on May 9, and then a veteran comes up to you and says: “Thank you for the holiday that you made for Us!” And you can see from his eyes that he is truly grateful to us and touched by this event. After such words, you understand that all your work is worth your efforts.”

How do you combine your work and studies?

“In fact, if you really want to, you can do anything. I would like to quote one Georgian historian: “The wise fight against fate, but only the foolish lose heart.” If you want to do your job, you need to combine it. Despite my activities, I graduated from the 9th grade with honors, but I don’t know how it will turn out now, in the 11th grade.”

Where do you plan to go after graduation?

“At first I thought about getting a creative education, because music and the stage are my life. In order to test my strength in this type of activity, I took part in the Tandem Project project; in 2010, I organized day parties in the best clubs in Moscow for young people. After the mistakes I made, I realized that first I need to get a good education as an economist or entrepreneur, and my creativity and opportunities will not go away.”

Tell me about the best day at school.

“In fact, the question is very complex, now I will explain why. Every day at this school is unique and the best, because I am surrounded by people so close to me that I cannot choose one day. My guys are my support in life. It was at school that I found my best friends. I know that if I need their help in difficult times, they will not abandon me, but will come to my call. “I have a friendly class, I have good relationships with the teachers at school.”

Do you have a tradition at school? If yes, then tell us a little about them.

“In fact, there are no traditions that are passed on from generation to generation. But of course, our school has something of its own. I have already talked about Mother’s Day, and I also think it can be called a tradition that we invite veterans to all holidays, because world-famous labor veterans worked at our school. This is very honorable and important for us.
For me, the most important thing is that the school is like a kind of green oasis, among the cold names of the Golyanovsky streets, because the school has an atmosphere of warmth, comfort and mutual understanding.”

Are there often sporting events at school?

“Thank you for raising this issue. Sport is an integral part of school life. The guys showed themselves not only in the district, taking first places in sports such as volleyball, football, athletics, basketball, but also showed themselves excellently at district competitions. The school team recently took 1st place among girls in cross-country athletics at the Spartakiad, and the boys took 3rd place in the same Spartakiad. As you understand, in our school there are not only creative people, but, dare I say it, great athletes!”

What are your wishes to the junior classes – the future generation?

“I would like to wish the guys to believe in themselves and not be afraid of anything! Because in this life there is nothing impossible. You need to want and make a little effort, there must be a desire and a certain goal, and then everything will work out.”

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The first of September is behind us, schoolchildren begin their school days. Adults want to know how their child is doing at school, but the problem is that the standard question “How was your day at school today?” children often answer “fine” or “everything is fine.” They know that this happens not so much because of a breakdown in communication between parent and child, but because of incorrectly asked questions.

If this situation sounds familiar to you, below are 25 creative questions from creative parents. These questions will help you “talk” your primary school child and give you the opportunity to find out how things really are with him.

What did you like most about school today? What didn't you like?

Tell me about what made you smile today.

If you could choose who to sit with, who would it be? Who do you absolutely not want to sit with? Why?

Where do you like best at school?

Tell me a strange word you learned today.

If I call my teacher today and ask about you, what will she tell me?

How did you help your classmates today?

Did anyone help you today?

Tell me what you learned today.

Did you feel happy today? When?

Was there anything boring at school today?

If suddenly a spaceship with aliens flew into your class and wanted to take away one of the students, who would you give them?

Which of the guys you haven't played with yet would you like to play with at recess?

Tell me what was good at school today.

What word did the teacher repeat more often than others today?

What else would you like to know?

What do you think is unnecessary at school? What would you like to do less of?

Is there a boy or girl in your class with whom you could behave better?

Where do you play most often during breaks?

Who's the funniest in your class? How can he make everyone laugh?

What is the most delicious dish in the school canteen?

If you had to become a teacher tomorrow, what would you do?

Do you think any of the students in your class should leave? Why?

If you could trade places with another student in class, who would it be and why?

When did you pick up a pen at school today and why?

The answers to some questions may surprise you. For example, you suddenly find out that the child does not want to sit next to his best friend in order to be able to play more and communicate with other children.

Be creative: don't be afraid to come up with new questions about spaceships and superheroes. We promise that the result in the form of exciting school stories will not take long to arrive!

A test from I am a Parent will help you understand whether your child is doing well at school.

Interviews are one of the most rewarding types of content.

You select questions, send them to the hero, receive answers, format them and - print! Of course, this is a superficial scheme for creating an interview. In fact, this is an independent and vibrant content format. And on the blog it looks very advantageous against the background of the usual articles, guides and news.

We have already prepared several materials on the topic of the interview. Now we will talk about the most important stage of preparing for an interview - questions.

When studying a hero, you want to ask him important and pressing questions at the same time. I would like the interview not to be boring, banal and typical. I want the reader to swallow it, savoring every letter, every line.

And at such moments, there is a really lacking selection of interview questions at hand that can be tailored to an individual character.

Interview Questions: 60 Templates

Tell us about yourself and your business.
How would you describe yourself in a few words?
When did you decide to become_____ and why?
What led you specifically to __________?
What was the impetus for _________?
What were the first steps?
What are the pros and cons of being a _______?
Describe your greatest achievement and most impressive failure?
Describe three of your achievements?
Are there times when you lose inspiration (lose faith in yourself, in your business)?
Describe your work environment?
Are you planning to change _______?
What are your plans in _______?
What is the secret to success in _____?
How did you manage to achieve success in _______?
What are your favorite books (movies, dishes)?
What would you never do in life?
Can it be said that ______?
By what principle do you ______?
Did you come to this position yourself or ______?
How have you changed since _______?
Do you love your job (business, product, service, cause)?
What do you like to do in your free time?
How to make ________?
What advice can you give to newcomers (employees, readers)?
When was the last time you _________?
What interests you besides _____ and ________?
How do you take a break from ____?
How did you come up with the idea to organize ________?
Did you do _____ on your own or with support?
How often you ________?
What do you think ________ is?
In your opinion, what qualities should _____ have?
Are you being yourself while doing your job, or is this a PR stunt?
What is the share of luck and fortune in your project?
Do you have your own motto or mission?
You have already achieved a lot in your profession, has popularity changed you?
How much time do you devote to ______?
Why do you think such a point of view has formed in society (in the market, in a company, on forums, on the Internet)?
What was the most difficult thing for you?
Tell us step by step what needs to be done to _________?
Where should a newcomer start if he wants to follow in your footsteps?
What professional advice can you give to those who are just starting to develop in _______?
What pitfalls might there be in your field?
Is it difficult to do something that brings you money? What does it cost you?
How did your first success come to you?
How do others perceive your development (work, changes)?
Where do you look for your customers (clients, buyers, investors, partners)?
Don't you want to throw everything away and start something completely new?
Tell us the TOP 5 most effective tactics (tips, tips, tricks, secrets, methods) in _______?
What is your opinion on this question: ___________?
Form your attitude towards life (business, family, colleagues, employees) in five words?
What is the main expertise of a person at your level?
Was it difficult to give up _______ (free time, stability, career growth)?
Are you always this open (closed, aggressive, optimistic, fast)?
How would you rate yourself as _______?
Have you ever had to overstep your principles in your professional activities?
In any business there are turning points. Which ones did you have?
What hinders your life and what helps?
What are you dreaming about?

Of course, these questions relate more to a personal interview rather than a professional interview. But in any case, each of them can lead to a chain of new ideas, which will eventually turn into a full-fledged conversation scenario.