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interview
By Susan

I had that type of interview before, but it was for a community college position. I taught them just like I were actually teaching that lesson. Make eye contact with them - do everything you would do with them if they were
actually kids in your class. That's what they're looking for. I'd find a neat lesson that includes a variety of media - read a short picture book, show an example on an overhead, brainstorm for an idea together, then have them work independently while you go around the room to watch. Something fun and easy would be poems. That works with any age level (and you can mention that!).

Read a few poems of Shel Silverstein, show one on a transparency that shows a "type" of poem (like a concrete) as an example, do one together with your "class", then have them do one on their own. Remember to reprimand them for yelling or talking out of turn. Say things like, "I'm glad you're so enthusiastic, but let's try raising our hand so everyone can hear what you're saying." Then continue with the lesson. Be prepared to stop the lesson, or do something to keep the class going, if a "kid" gets too out of control. You could ask for a volunteer to read a few poems while you take the other student out in the "hall" to discuss their behavior. Does all that make sense?