Elementary Education Interview

For this written assignment, I made the decision to interview an individual with expertise in childcare and child development; an elementary education teacher in the town I grew up in. To this day, I contemplate the idea of becoming an elementary education teacher or working with young children in the medical field. I chose to interview a kindergarten teacher named Robin Kennett to help me discover and analyze various aspects of working with young children in a school setting. Below is a list of questions I compiled and Mrs. Kennett’s responses to them:

Why did you decide to enter this profession? Why this age group?
“I decided to enter this profession purely because of my love for education and children. I believe that all children should have access to a great start in life and I decided to become a teacher in an …show more content…
uninvolved parents?
“Yes, children of involved parents, on average, do better than the children of uninvolved parents. This is typically because more involved parents tend to offer a better support system at home, and they generally provide a structural life for their child. Typically, uninvolved parents tend to offer a weaker support system or they are home less often than they should be. This is noticeable when looking at a child’s academic success.”
How do you handle a parent or guardian who is uninvolved? A parent who is angry about their child’s education or any other specific situation?
“I handle this situation much like I handle disciplinary situations with children. I avoid harsh tones and arguing with the parents as it can escalate the already tense situation. This is a difficult question as there is no single way to handle an angry parent. Most of the time we just do our best to calm the concerned or angry parent while avoiding any further tensions, and doing what we can to help the situation.”

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