Teacher Interview

Each student will interview a public school teacher and turn in a written analysis of the results. Examples of interview questions are posted on www.mtsu.edu/~tsbrown/1110sp.htm (you may also create other questions). The submitted report should be three typed pages, stapled and without a coversheet or plastic cover. You may not interview a relative, first year teacher, and retired teacher or college instructor. The report will be graded on the quality of writing and the ability to analyze the interview results. The source of the interview must be kept anonymous. In writing the report avoid a long summary of the teacher’s views and omit listing or repeating the questions. You should concentrate on what influenced the teacher’s thinking and what issues were of importance to that person. You should determine if the teacher appeared informed, clear thinking and consistent. Attach a list of your questions to the end of your paper. Conditions that might influence a teacher’s attitude would be working conditions, the students, faculty, parents, and other responsibilities.