Assignment:
SPECIAL EDUCATOR INTERVIEW INSTRUCTIONS
Set up a meeting to interview a classroom teacher, special education teacher, resources teacher, specialist, guidance counselor, Sunday school teacher, children's pastor, etc., who you perceive to have outstanding behavior management skills. Preferably, the interview will be conducted in person, but a phone interview will also be accepted.
Create a list of at least 8 questions addressing the topic of behavior management. Be sure the questions are open-ended and encourage discussion. As you interview the individual, feel free to follow-up on any question to obtain more information.
You will submit:
1) Information about the interviewee (Describe his/her position and why you feel he/she was a credible resource to recruit for the interview.)
2) A transcript of the interview: the questions you composed and the responses you received. State the question in bold text and the response in regular text.
3) A one page minimum summary of the individual's views/practices regarding behavior management and an analysis of what you gained by participating in this activity.
The finalized assignment must include the following:
• A title page in current APA format;
• The description of the interviewee;
• The transcript of the interview; and
• The summary and your personal analysis (at least one page).