ASSIGNMENT 03: INTERVIEW and REPORT WRITING

Find an experienced teacher in the area in which you live and interview him/her about the teaching profession.
In this interview, you will be trying to learn more about the teaching profession and the work they do. This
includes the type of learners they teach as well as their philosophy of teaching and learning. You will also
want to understand how helpful the body of the teaching profession in which they belong is.

You will be required to do the following:

1. Design at least six (6) guiding questions to help you in your conversation with the identified teacher

2. Identify a teacher in a school of your choice

3. Schedule an appointment with the identified teacher

4. Explain the purpose of your interview

5. Conduct the interview

On completion of your interview, write a report on what you have learnt from the teacher. Your report must
include the following:
 Planning and preparation of the interview.
 Your understanding of the teaching and learning community.
 Factors that impact on teaching and learning.
 The value of belonging to the professional teaching and learning community.
 The philosophy the teacher employs to facilitate learning better and to accommodate all learners in the
classroom.
 From your interview experience, what would be your philosophy of teaching and learning to benefit
all learners in the class you will be teaching?
 Introduction and Conclusion.

REQUEST LETTER
There are two (2) letters designed for you to use when requesting permission to interview your participant.
One letter goes to the Principal of the school to ask for permission to interview a teacher at the school. The
second letter goes to the identified teacher.
A tear-off slip is provided to confirm that you visited the school. It should have a dated school stampas
and signed by the principal, the interviewed teacher as well as the student. Please attach the letter of
confirmation to your assignment.

Your interview report should not be more than two and a half (2½) pages.
(100 marks)
 

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