How to be a teacher!

Recently, I have read a quite...eye opening article, if I do say! As part of my project, I plan to analyze the current model of education, its flaws, and work my way up from there. In order to do this, I must learn current teaching methods. Oh, the irony! Learning to become a teacher! Gah!

Anyways, according to an interesting article entitled "Effective, Efficient Teaching" - published by Purdue University, mind you - the most important thing about teaching is for students not only to learn the correct content, but also - to learn how to learn! 

I have also learned from this handy little article that teachers have to be organized, analytical, and be able to set boundaries between students - In fact, that's essentially the entire point of the beginning of the year syllabus! In order for students to learn the most effectively, they also have to take tests, be given material that reinforces the knowledge of previous material, and be given short breaks. The average student has an attention span 15 to 20 minutes long.

Perhaps the most important element of effective teaching is a style of learning found prominently throughout IPoly - Hands on learning! Many studies have found that students learn most effectively when included in active learning exercises such as discussion and problem solving within small groups, as well as brainstorming.

Many teachers have also personally found that individuals will respond best when treated as individuals, and as fully responsible adults.

In short, effective teachers have a lot of responsibilities. They must be attentive towards their students, providing them not only with the needed materials to learn, but with respect, courtesy, and individual attention. Most importantly, teachers have to teach students how to learn on their own.

And this is going to bring us to the wrath and ingenuity of the Individual Component, but more on that later! For now, good teachers and staff, farewell.

Second Interview Questions.

Content:
The purpose of the second interview is justify your mentor as an expert in the field.  Thus, you will be asking at least 5 questions about their background and/or the background of the organization or company where they work.

1.  Who is your mentor and where do they work?

My mentor is a local stock broker named David Bower. He works at a place known as Edward Jones, a local business firm. I chose him because he possesses a significant knowledge of business and finance beyond his current position.

2.  What five [or more] questions will ask them about their background?

1. What is your educational background?
2. What was your original major, and why did you choose to pick it?
3. How have you learned outside of formal education?
4. What has been your greatest accomplishment? Why?
5. In your opinion, what is the most effective way in winning over clients?
6. What is the most important thing you know that has come only from experience?
7. What is the most effective way to keep up with a fast-paced work environment?