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Introduce yourself
OK first of all I would like to thank you for giving me this opportunity to talk to you today. So first let me introduce myself. My name is Chap Chanmony, and I’m a 24-year-old English teacher based in Phnom Penh. I hold a degree from the Royal University of Phnom Penh’s Institute of Foreign Languages, where I majored in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). After graduated, I worked as online English tutor for an online English tutoring startup called speakte where I had the opportunity to teach a diverse range of students, varying in different backgrounds, levels and age. currently Im working as teacher assistant at Paññāsāstra school where I assist teachers on lesson planning, develop curriculum and material and offer students support.Right now I’m looking for an opportunity that offers me a chance to develop and showcase my teaching and leadership skills which is why I felt compelled to apply for this position.
What specific skills did you gain from your online teaching experience that you believe will be valuable in a physical classroom?
A: I gained strong communication and interpersonal skills through diverse online interactions. My adaptability and flexibility were honed by adjusting lesson plans and accommodating individual learning styles online. Moreover, my proficiency with technology as an instructional tool will allow me to integrate it effectively in the physical classroom. These valuable skills will help me connect with students, adjust my teaching approach, and meet their diverse needs.
How do you deal with students that do not like to participate?
To encourage participation from students who are hesitant, •I would establish rapport with students and building rapport or communication is actually very important so that you can get their interests and incorporate their interest into your lesson.• Create a positive and safe classroom environment free of judgment and discrimination. I would affirm them it’s OK to make mistakes because we are here to learn and focus on making my lesson engaging and interactive.• Provide multiple opportunities for participation such as small group discussions, pair work or online discussion forums, that allow students to share their thoughts and ideas in a less stressful environment, • Use different instructional strategies to make learning more accessible and engaging, • Communicate with parents if necessary to better understand the student’s behavior and seek support, • Provide clear instructions, and expectations. • Offer praise, positive feedback, rewards and encouragement to students who participate. • It’s also important to encourage questions and clarification during class discussions. • Additionally, I would manage classroom dynamics to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to speak. I would use techniques such as wait time, random selection, or turn-taking to manage the classroom dynamics and avoid domination by a few students.
Classroom management and consequences
I will try to minimize any disruptive behavior as much as possible.I’m definitely gonna hold my students accountable and I’m gonna start by at the beginning of the year hopefully I’ll have couple rules and consequences in place myself and I’m gonna have them help me come up with those rules and consequences so that I can put it back on them whenever they misbehave. I also want to be fair and flexible in different situations. I also try to model and encourage positive behavior.And working to keep my students engaged by making my lesson fun and allowing them to make mistakes and also focusing on positive reinforcement like giving reward and compliments to those who follow the rules.I have yet experienced any situation that I had to discipline students because of my classroom management but if the situation does arise I have consequences like extra works and loss of privileged. I would isolate the troubled student from other students and make them sit with me. I also would take them aside and try to talk to them privately to figure out the cause of their behavior and figure out the solution. I would refer to school counselor and their parents if things get serious.Some common consequences include:1. Verbal and non verbal warnings2. Time-outs: A time-out is a brief period of time when the student is removed from the activity or classroom environment. This gives the student time to calm down and reflect on their behavior. I can make them sit next to me.3. Speak to the student privately to understand the underlying reasons or the root cause of their disruptive behavior like it is from inside or outside.4. Move to a private location: If possible, move the conversation to a private location, such as a hallway or empty classroom. This can decrease the student’s feelings of being on display and increase the chances of a successful conversation.5. Loss of privileges: Loss of privileges is a consequence where the student is not allowed to participate in activities or receive certain privileges, such as recess or the use of electronic devices.6. Punishment: clean the whiteboard or give them extra homework.4. Referral to school administration: If the disruptive behavior continues despite previous interventions, it may be necessary to refer the student to the school administration for further disciplinary action.Remember to keep in mind the student’s age, development, and the severity of the behavior when determining consequences.
How do you engage students?
There are many effective strategies that you can use to keep students engaged and interactive in the classroom. Here are some tips:1. Use interactive teaching activities like group work, pair work, discussion, and games can be effective.2. Use multimedia resources such as videos, audios, songs, and images, digital tools, online recourse that are relevant and interesting.3. Build a positive classroom environment by sharing positive comments, conveying care for students, and respect for their abilities.4. Encourage student participation by asking open-ended questions, waiting for responses, provide feedback, and praising efforts.5. Vary teaching methods include communicative language teaching (CLT real life), total physical response (TPR), task-based learning (TBL), problem & project-based learning, content-based instruction (CBI), audio-lingual method (ALM), grammar-translation method, the silent way, community language learning (CLL: ss center), visual-based teaching, and online and digital learning.6. Choose interesting content that is interesting, relevant, and relatable to their experiences and interests.7. Creative projects: Assign creative projects such as creating videos, designing posters, writing blogs, or storytelling to promote active participation and creativity.8. Assess the student’s learning level - Assess the student’s learning level and customize your approach accordinglyUse appropriate pacingprovide appropriate levels of challenge, and provide opportunities for students to practice and reinforce new concepts and skills.By using these strategies, you can help create a more engaging and interactive learning environment in which students can thrive.
Strength and weaknesses
I am a driven individual who is always focused on achieving my end goal. I might not be perfect from scratch but if given the opportunity I work twice or three times harder than others to become well-versed in my profession so you’ll never see me cutting corners in this position. I’m always eager to learn and improve.I also have a deep level of care and concern for others. I am willing to go the extra mile to help those in need, and this is particularly true when it comes to my students. I’m pretty good at being approachable and making my students open up to me. My experiences have given me the ability to connect with and support students from all backgrounds and levels. I would also consider myself creative. I often get positive feedback from students and teachers on the way I come up with interesting and different activities or tasks to engage my students. because I hate boring lessons, I always keep up to date with new teaching methods and trends that I can implement into my teaching.My weakness While I have extensive experience teaching online, I recognize that I may need some guidance when it comes to teaching and administrative duties or tasks in a standard school setting. However, I’m a fast learner and very coachable, so I’m confident that with some instructions, I’ll be able to quickly adapt to the new environment.
What would you do if students don’t understand the lesson?
If students don’t understand a lesson, I would find the root cause of the problem and then try to use a variety of strategies to help them, such as providing visual aids, context, model or examples, using different teaching methods, breaking down the complex concepts into smaller pieces, providing temporary support (scaffolding). I might also provide extra practice activities or recommend resources for independent study. I can also help them by giving additional explanations using simpler language or Simplify my explanation, and using visuals aids and online resources to help clarify the concept.By using these strategies, I can help students better understand the material and succeed in their learning.
What would you do if students can’t /don’t answer the question?
Provide ample think-time and avoid rushing students into sharing before they feel ready. If you think they need help try to model, give hints, clues , examples or games because they see it as a competition.
How do correct students?
For beginner or lower-intermediate learners, explicit correction and recasting may be more suitable as they provide immediate clarity. As learners advance, techniques like elicitation and error analysis can promote critical thinking and independent problem-solving.For minor errors or slips, recasting or implicit correction techniques can be sufficient. In cases of systematic errors or misconceptions, explicit correction or error analysis discussions may be more appropriate. I also encourage peer correction.Systematic errors are those made while learning or acquiring items in the language.1. Explicit :For example, if a student says, “I’m went to the store yesterday,” you can respond with, “Good job! Just a small mistake. Instead of ‘I’m went,’ it should be ‘I went’ to the store yesterday.”2. Recasting:For minor errors or slips, you can recast the sentence to model the correct form. For instance, if a student says, “He don’t like vegetables,” you can respond with, “Oh, so he doesn’t like vegetables.”3. Elicitation:Use elicitation techniques to help students self-correct. For example, if a student says, “She is have three brothers,” you can ask, “I see. So, does she ‘have’ or ‘has’ three brothers?”4. Peer Correction:Encourage students to correct one another in a respectful and supportive manner. This fosters a collaborative learning environment where students actively engage in their own language development.5. Error Analysis and Discussion:Engage students in discussions about common errors and their corrections. By analyzing mistakes together, students deepen their understanding of the language. For example, you can say, “Let’s look at some common mistakes in this paragraph. Can you identify any errors and suggest corrections?”By implementing these simplified strategies, teachers can effectively correct students’ errors while promoting a positive and interactive learning environment.
Why did you choose puc, and what can you do to contribute to or benefit the company/school?”:
I applied for this position because it aligns perfectly with my skills, experience, and career goals. I also admire the school’s reputation, values, and mission.I also really like the diverse programs the school offers to students. This would be a great opportunity for me to learn from experienced and qualified pannasastra teachers and staff.I believe I’d be a great addition to the team, as I’m coachable, eager to learn, and open to taking on responsibilities. And , my online teaching experience has sharpened my communication and engagement skills with students from diverse backgrounds. I’ve fimiliared with technology and internet and learned how to use a lot online tools and recourses to help students. I’ve also had hands-on experience in a traditional classroom setting during my university practicum, providing me with a glimpse of managing student behavior and adapting to individual learning needs.
You have a student who comes to you with a complaint about another student in the class, such as bullying or harassment. How do you handle this situation and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all of your students?
Solution: It is important to take student complaints seriously and address them promptly to ensure the safety and well-being of all of your students. Some potential solutions include:- Providing a safe and supportive space for the student to share their concerns and listening to their perspective.Taking appropriate action to address the issue, such as involving the school administration or providing additional support to the student.- Ensuring that the appropriate policies and procedures are in place to prevent and address bullying and harassment in the classroom.
How do you help students catch up when they’ve been absent and missed several lesson?
- Provide missed materials: Give them access to handouts, worksheets, and readings they missed.2. Assign make-up work: Provide assignments or exercises to cover the missed material.3. Offer additional resources: Recommend textbooks, online articles, videos, or educational websites for further understanding.4. Encouraging the student to meet with you or classmates or have a platform to review the material and ask any questions they may have.5. Provide a summary or overview covered in the missed lessons.6. Pair them with a classmate who can provide notes or help them understand.7. Re-teach important concepts: Recap essential foundational concepts or incorporate them into future lessons.8. Offer additional office hours: Provide extra opportunities for assistance during office hours or after-school sessions.
How do you teach mixed abilities class?
- Differentiated Instruction: Tailor my teaching methods and materials to meet the individual needs of each student by implementing various strategies such as flexible grouping, tiered assignments, and multisensory approaches. For instance, in a mixed-ability classroom, I provide additional support and scaffolding for struggling students while offering extension activities for advanced learners. I also incorporate visual aids, hands-on activities, and technology to accommodate different learning styles.2. I would also design lesson plan and tasks that can be adapted or extended to suit different abilities. I will provide individualized attention and small-group instruction based on their skill levels.3. Peer Tutoring: pairing advanced students with lower-level students. This allows advanced students to reinforce their knowledge by teaching others, while lower-level students benefit from personalized assistance and guidance.Regularly assess and monitor the progress of your students to ensure the effectiveness of these strategies.
What do you on the first day of class?
On the first day of class I would establish a positive and productive learning environment, build rapport with my students by getting to know each other, review the course syllabus, and set classroom rules and expectations for the rest of the course. Finally, I ask my students to set some learning goals for the course. This helps to establish a sense of purpose and motivation, and helps me to tailor my teaching approach to meet the needs of my students.
How do you teach children?
When teaching ESL to young learners, my approach is engaging, interactive, and age-appropriate. I use Total Physical Response (TPR) with gestures and movements to enhance comprehension. Multi-sensory activities like songs, games, and visuals stimulate their senses. I incorporate storytelling, videos, and visual aids to make lessons relatable. Interactive games and role-plays encourage communication and problem-solving. Task-based learning involves real-life activities. Positive reinforcement and praise motivate learners. Regular assessments track progress, and I build a supportive classroom community. My goal is to foster a love for English while developing their language skills effectively.”Considerations when teaching young learnerRepetition: Since young children won’t retain as much information as adults, repetition should be considered3.Model Activities: give examples and model it for th3m first
How do you teach adults?
Methods**:1. Practical Lessons: Teach practical ESL lessons that cater to real-world English needs².2. Encourage students autonomy and independent3. Use a communicative approach: Adult learners benefit greatly from interactive and communicative activities. Design lessons that encourage speaking and listening skills through role plays, discussions, and real-life scenarios. Provide ample opportunities for meaningful communication.3. Activity-Based Program: Provide an activity-based program, not just “chalk and talk”².4. Involvement and Engagement: Ensure that students are involved and engaged, not just spectating5. Regular Check-Ins: Make sure that students succeed in their learning by checking in regularly².
How do you teach grammar lesson?There are two main approaches to teaching grammar:• A deductive approach is when the rule is presented and the language is produced based on the rule. (The teacher gives the rule = teacher centered /time-saving / lower levels)• An inductive approach is when the rule is inferred through some form of guided discovery. (The teacher gives the students a means to discover the rule for themselves = student-centered/ time consuming / higher levels)
• PPP is a deductive approachSure, here’s a brief answer teaching past simple using the PPP framework:1. Presentation: Inductive : Introduce the grammar through Elicitation: Show students examples of sentences or texts that illustrate the grammar structure.Guide students to analyze the examples and look for patterns or differences.Ask questions to help students discover the grammar rule on their own.Have students articulate the grammar rule based on their analysis and observations.Deductive : Introduce the past simple tense and its uses. Form, examples and pronunciation. Provide examples of regular and irregular verbs in the past tense.2. Practice: Give students guided practice exercises, such as gap-fills or sentence transformations, to help them practice forming and using the past simple tense.3. Production: Provide opportunities for students to use the past simple in more open-ended activities, such as discussing their weekend or telling a story. Encourage creativity and provide feedback as neededThere are two main approaches to teaching grammar:• A deductive approach is when the rule is presented and the language is produced based on the rule. (The teacher gives the rule = teacher centered /time-saving / lower levels)• An inductive approach is when the rule is inferred through some form of guided discovery. (The teacher gives the students a means to discover the rule for themselves = student-centered/ time consuming / higher levels)
Strategies and techniques to make grammar lesson engaging
- Contextualize Grammar: Teach grammar in real-life situations and examples.2. Interactive Games and Activities: Use fun games and activities for grammar practice. This could include grammar quizzes, board games, online quizzes, or group competitions.3. Multimedia Resources: Incorporatevideos, songs, and online exercises.4. Collaborative Learning: Encourage students to work together in pairs or groups on grammar tasks, such as creating dialogues, role-playing, or completing exercises together.5. Authentic Language Use: Provideopportunities for students to use grammar in real contexts.6. Error Analysis and Correction: Engage students in identifying and correcting grammar mistakes.7. Visual Aids and Graphic Organizers: Use visuals to illustrate grammar rules8. Gamification and Technology: Make use of language learning apps and online tools.9. Personalized Learning: Cater to individual preferences and learning styles.10. Continuous Assessment and Feedback: Assess students understanding and provide feedback.
How do you teach speaking lesson?
- Pre-Speaking: Introduce the topic and activate prior knowledge by asking questions related to the topic and then introduce relevant vocabulary. Students generate and plan their ideas for speaking activities through brainstorming, lists, or charts, working collaboratively. Give model conversation like conversational video or audio and prompts or discussion questions to guide them. 2. Speaking: Students engage in speaking activities such as role-plays, discussions, or presentations, focusing on expressing their ideas without worrying about accuracy.3. Feedback: Students receive feedback on their speaking from the teacher or peers, addressing areas like pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and fluency.4. Post-speaking: Students reflect on the feedback received and practice incorporating it into their speaking through additional activities or individual practice with project like self recording or making podcast.By following this process approach, students have the opportunity to develop their speaking skills by generating ideas, engaging in speaking activities, receiving feedback, and reflecting on their performance
How do you teach writing? Types and writing activities.
The first step for ss is to understand the basics involves teaching essential writing components like grammar and sentence structure, and then provide interesting and relavant topics and writing activities for students.1. Pre-writing: ** PreThe teacher introduces the students to a writing model. The teacher connects the students to the model troughbrainstorming, sketching,listening, questioning. The teacher explains the parts of the writing and structure. Writes some phrases to connect the topic. Activate prior knowledge** and generate ideas through Brainstorming and Mind mapping Freewriting: Set a timer and have students write continuously without worrying about grammar or structure.2. Writing: Focus on expressing ideas and organizing thoughts.-Providing students with a model or examples of well-written pieces - Guided writing: Provide a writing prompt or specific guidelines to structure the writing. Sentence starters: Give students sentence starters to help them begin their writing.- Drafting: Have students write a first draft of their work. Remind them that it doesn’t have to be perfect; the goal is to get their ideas down on paper.- Peer editing and proofreading : Pair students up for peer editing and feedback on their writing.3. Post-writing: Reflect on and improve the writing.- Revision: Review and make changes to improve the clarity, coherence, and organization of the writing.- Editing: Check for grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors.- Publishing: Share the final piece of writing with the class or in a writing portfolio.Engaging Writing Activities:1. Story Starters: Students continue writing a story from a given beginning. Example: “Once upon a time, in a mysterious forest, a young adventurer stumbled upon a hidden treasure map…“2. Picture Prompts: Students write a story, description, or dialogue inspired by a provided image. Example: Show a picture of a deserted island and ask students to write a descriptive paragraph about it.3. Collaborative Story Writing: Students work in groups to collectively write a story. Example: Each group member contributes a sentence to create a story about a magical creature’s quest to save their enchanted land.4. Newspaper or Magazine Articles: Students write articles on a specific topic. Example: Write a newspaper article about the impact of climate change on local wildlife.5. Letter Writing: Students write letters to real or fictional recipients. Example: Write a letter to your favorite author, expressing appreciation for their work and asking questions about their writing process.Types of Writing:1. Narrative Writing: Tells a story or recounts an event. Example: Write a short story about a young girl who discovers she has the power to time-travel.2. Descriptive Writing: Creates a vivid picture through sensory language. Example: Describe a bustling marketplace, capturing the sights, sounds, and aromas.3. Expository Writing: Presents information or explains concepts. Example: Write an informative essay about the life cycle of a butterfly.4. Persuasive Writing: Convinces the reader to adopt a viewpoint. Example: Write a persuasive essay arguing for stricter regulations on plastic usage to protect the environment.5. Argumentative Writing: Presents a clear argument supported by evidence. Example: Write an argumentative essay supporting the benefits of regular exercise for overall health.6. Compare and Contrast Essay: Examines the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.7. Cause and Effect Essay: Explores the causes and consequences of an event or situation.8. Process Essay: Explains a process or procedure in a step-by-step manner.6. Reflective Writing: Explores personal thoughts and experiences. Example: Write a reflective journal entry discussing a challenging life lesson you learned.7. Academic Writing: Used in educational contexts. Example: Write a research paper analyzing the impact of social media on society.8. Technical Writing: Communicates complex technical information. Example: Write a user manual explaining how to assemble a piece of furniture.9. Creative Writing: Allows for imaginative and expressive writing. Example: Write a poem capturing the beauty of a sunrise over the ocean.10. Business Writing: Professional communication in a workplace setting. Example: Write a formal email requesting a meeting with a potential client to discuss a business proposal.
How do you teach listening?
- Pre-listening: Activate prior knowledge by discussing and connecting the topic with student experience and introduce relavent vocabulary. Students analyse the instructions and questions of the listening task. They work collaboratively to brainstorm, share ideas, and make predictions about the audio they are going to listen to.2. Listening: Students listen to the audio, focusing on understanding the content. They can engage in comprehension exercises or activities like finding specific information, identifying the main idea,, or making inferences.3. Post-listening: Students reflect on their understanding of the audio and integrate what they have learned. This stage includes activities such as summarizing the audio, discussing it with peers, or answering comprehension questions.By following this simplified lesson plan, students will activate their background knowledge, enhance their listening skills, and effectively integrate the audio content into their learning.
How do you teach reading?
- Pre-reading: Activate prior knowledge by discussing and connecting the topic with student experience and introduce relevant vocabulary. Students collaboratively brainstorm, share ideas, look at pictures and make predictions about the text they will be reading.2. Reading: Students read the text, focusing on understanding the content. They can engage in comprehension exercises or activities like skimming and scanning for specific information, making inferences, or identifying the main idea. Students read the text out loud and receive feedback on their pronunciation and intonation.3. Post-reading: Students reflect on their understanding of the text and integrate what they have learned. This stage includes activities such as summarizing the text, discussing it with peers, or answering comprehension questions.By following this simplified lesson plan, students will activate their background knowledge, enhance their reading skills, and effectively integrate the text content into their learning.
How do you teach vocabulary?
Vocabulary is taught through the PPP approach.1. Presentation:- Introduce the target vocabulary words to students through elicitation or in contexts with authentic materials like new article, through visual aid like picture, flashcard and real object or through tpr body language.- Provide clear definitions, spelling and examples, pronunciation and function or usage of the words. Drill students : Make student read the words couple time.2. Practice:- Provide structured practice exercises such as dictation, matching activities, fill-in-the-blanks, or word categorization tasks and use the words in sentences or short dialogues to practice their production and reinforce understanding.3. Production:- Assign tasks or projects that require students to integrate the words into their writing or speaking in creative open-ended activities like storytelling, role-playing, or creative writing.Throughout the process, it’s important to provide feedback and support to students. Monitor their progress, correct any misconceptions, and offer guidance as needed. Remember to scaffold the activities according to students’ proficiency levels, gradually increasing the complexity and autonomy as they become more confident with the vocabulary.
How do you address the needs of students with different learning styles?
In my previous role as a science teacher, I had a diverse group of students with different learning styles. I acknowledged these differences by incorporating a variety of teaching methods into my lesson plans. For example, I used visuals like diagrams and videos for visual learners, facilitated group discussions and listening activities for auditory learners, and designed hands-on experiments for kinesthetic learners. I also provided written materials and assignments for those who preferred reading and writing. I regularly assessed my student’s progress and gathered feedback to identify their learning styles and adjust my teaching methods accordingly. If a particular strategy wasn’t working for a student, I was flexible and willing to modify my approach. My commitment to addressing the needs of students with different learning styles contributed to their success and helped create an inclusive learning environment.
