What is your educational philosophy?

If you want to be a great teacher in the future, you need to have your own teaching philosophy. Your philosophy can be developed over time through your hands-on teaching, education, observation, and research experiences. A philosophy that synthesizes your approach to teaching and can help you in everyday situations that occur in the classroom or workplace. When it comes to sharing your teaching philosophy, it's important to "show" as well as "tell." Give your interviewer a glimpse of your teaching methods by providing detailed examples of your past experiences. Discuss how you have applied your methods as well as the positive results you have achieved through your teaching style.

The interviewer is interested in how you plan and carry out your educational objectives. Each teacher will usually have his or her own teaching method and philosophy. In fact, this will be a difficult teacher interview question to answer, because there will not be a specific answer from an entity for you. Your response should include a few key points about what you value in the classroom, such as student engagement, academic achievement, and teamwork.

Answer as an example: "I believe that every child is entitled to an education that pushes them to reach their full potential." I also believe that students should learn how to collaborate as a team. In my previous position, I initiated a mentorship program in which older students assisted younger students with homework and other assignments. We expanded the program to all grade levels because it was so successful. Students gained valuable skills such as time management and organization, which they will be able to apply throughout their lives."