Describe a successful lesson you planned. Why was it successful?
Music teachers have an essential role in influencing their students, starting with a well-structured lesson plan. This may not be restricted to time in class before the bell sounds; some schools may ask you to keep office hours after school, conduct tutoring courses, and offer intense options to both strong performers and children who struggle to learn. You might mix any of these parts for this question to describe your perfect lesson plan.
Come to the interview prepared to discuss a specific lesson, unit of work or rehearsal strategy that has worked effectively in the past. If you have never taught before, you could explain a class or rehearsal you ran during your teaching placement. You can discuss your lesson objectives, how the lesson went with the students, and the results. Provide an example lesson plan and student work from your portfolio if possible.
Example:
I always begin the school year with a combined choral and orchestral concert and spend the first three weeks of each session making sure that every kid is paired with the appropriate instrument and position. Everyone, regardless of prior experience, performs the identical audition piece, and I evaluate each student's performance for both technical proficiency and aesthetic expression. After that, we'll move on to my favorite lesson to teach: the first run-through of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus. This is a well-known piece that allows me to observe where kids excel and struggle and can assist me in determining the strengths and weaknesses of each group.
