Early Childhood Education: Student Placement Interview (#1004)

A kindergarten teacher seems to be having trouble keeping perspective as she interviews prospective student teachers. An education student must respond appropriately to some inappropriate interview tactics.

Learning Objectives

Readiness for job or placement interview
Responding to non-verbal cues
Self-presentation skills
Maintaining a professional demeanour
Demonstrating empathy

Information for Learners

This is an interview with elementary school teacher, Leslie Green, to determine whether she will accept you as a placement student.

Simulation Details

Simulator Role(s)

Leslie Green (approximately forty)

Learner Role(s)

Education Student applying for ECE placement

Setting

Leslie's classroom at Pleasant Valley Elementary School