For this assignment, you will interview one teacher who is currently teaching in an
elementary school. The purpose for the interview is to learn about the strategies and
techniques used by this teacher to set up the classroom for success. After you interview
the teacher, you will write a reflective paper in which you share some of the information
that you gathered in the interview. You will also analyze the information using research-
based literature to support your learning from the interviews. For the analysis, you will
cite at least three references.
In your reflective paper, you will include the following:
• Introduction
• Summary of the interview
• Analysis – Remember to support with 3 references (One reference may be the course
textbook and the other two should be journal articles)
• Reflection and conclusion
NOTE: For this assignment you may choose to prepare a PowerPoint presentation or another
presentation application rather than a formal Word document. If you are unsure about the
acceptability of a particular application, please email your instructor for confirmation. If you
decide to do a PowerPoint presentation or another application, here is a rough estimate
of the number of slides/pages:
• Title and author information (1 slide)
2
• Introduction (1-2 slides)
• Summary of the interview (probably 3-4 slides)
• Analysis – (probably 4-5 slides)
• Reflection and conclusion (1-2 slides)
• Reference list (1-2 slides, depending on the number of references)
You can use these guided questions for your interview (or any other questions you deem
appropriate):
• How do you enhance your students’ cognitive and affective development through
appropriate learning strategies in literacy in the elementary classroom?
• What reading methodologies, strategies, techniques, and materials have you used in
your exemplary reading lessons?
• Do the students participate interactively? How?
• How do you plan culturally relevant literacy instruction for all the students including
ESE and the ESOL students?
• How do you communicate effectively with elementary students and their families in a
positive, supportive manner?
Use the title page included in the appendix below. Save your assignment with the
filename in the following format: Surname_ELE0504_A1.docx
Rubric for Teachers Interviews
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Element Not Met Met Expectations Exceeded
Introduction
(3 points)
Does not introduce the paper. Does not provide a statement that reflects the purpose of the paper.
Introduces the paper; provides a statement that reflects the purpose of the paper.
Introduces the paper; provides a statement that reflects the purpose of the paper cogently and succinctly.
Interviews with Teachers
(5 points)
Candidate provided inadequate or no information about the interview with both teachers.
Candidate summarized and provided adequate information about the interview with both teachers.
Candidate summarized and provided rich and relevant information about the interview with both teachers.
Analysis of the interviews (5 points)
Candidate provided no analysis of the interviews with the teachers.
Candidate provided an analysis of the interviews with the teachers. The analysis is supported with course materials and new references.
Candidate provided a detailed analysis of the interviews with the teachers. The analysis is supported with course materials and 3 references.
Reflection and Conclusion
(5 points)
The candidate included no reflections or conclusions.
The candidate reflected on the interviews and was able to make conclusions based on
The candidate reflected on the interviews and was able to make precise conclusions based on the
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the course information.
course information and the references.
Citations/References: Proper APA format
(2 points)
Citation for the review did not follow APA format and was missing essential information.
Citation for the review did follow APA format; however, a few (2) errors in essential information were evident.
Citation for the review did follow APA format. Essential information was accurate and complete.