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By ALI

Bobbie~
I wouldn't be too worried about "studying" your old college notes and books. What's important to know is what the district/school is currently teaching. I would assume since you worked at the school you know how
they teach reading. Any questions they ask you regarding reading should probably be answered as to how reading is taught at their school.
The school I interviewed at last year is the school I student taught at and did a long term sub position. They asked me, "Describe what the reading block would look like in your classroom." I described it in the way the school teaches reading. They

also asked me, "What are the 4 components of balanced literacy and describe each component." Since I had been teaching there I was able to easily describe them based on my experiences. I've never been asked to tell the 5 components of reading. They are looking for responses and candidates who will teach what they teach. If the school uses a basal, answer your questions as it pertains to using the basal.

If you're confident and know what you're talking about, interviews aren't too bad! You have the advantage that I also had of being familiar with the school and how they teach. That's an advantage over people who aren't familiar with a district or how they teach.

I think it's important to practice and be prepared, but you really can't study for an interview. You also want to appear relaxed and confident with YOUR answers rather than sounding like you are repeating what was written in a text book.

Relax and you'll do fine!!!