By Sharon K Couzens de Hinojosa from the TEFL Tips website
Before going to work at a school you will more likely than not have to pass the interview and possibly have to do a demo lesson. Here are some tips to help you with these.
Typical Interview Questions
● What experience do you have?
● What levels have you taught?
● What course books are you familiar with?
● How do you keep up to date with teaching and methodology?
● How would you go about teaching…?
● What are your long term plans?
● What professional journals/periodicals/magazines are you familiar with?
● What can you, bring to this organization that no one else can?
The Demo Lesson
● Ask to observe the class beforehand and speak to the teacher
● Be prepared to make comments on the class and to suggest a suitable lesson
● Prepare thoroughly
● Don’t try and wow them too much. Just show them an accurate representation of how you would teach.
● Ensure you try out any technology, cue tapes etc beforehand.
About the author
Sharon K Couzens de Hinojosa is the creator and writer for TEFL Tips, The LA Job List, and The Ultimate Peru List. She enjoys answering people’s questions about TEFLing and Peru.
domo models on any topic in school level
[...] The Interview and Demo Lesson Index ● Looking for jobs? Go to The LA Job List. ● Want information about teaching in Peru? Go to A Country Guide to TEFLing in Peru. The Interview and Demo Lesson Updated 15 February 2010 This article has also been featured in the ELT Times. [...]
The Interview and Demo Lesson /times/2008/10/the-interview-and-demo-lesson/
[...] Updated 25 January 2012This article has also been featured in the ELT Times. [...]