I had a interview at a charter school that I am really interested in. I have taught in Public School for 4 years and currently teach pre-K at a private school. The interview went really well and their second step is a classroom observation. I didn't think it was a good idea for him to come in my class and observe me. This would let my current employer know that I am looking for another job, and I dont wont her to think I am unhappy. So I told him as another option I would send a video of my teaching. He said that would be okay, but he wants it to be one hour long. My question is....What part of the classroom day should I video tape. In pre-k the lessons are not that long. They are like 15 minutes. then some small group activities. So I really don't know where to start ??????????
This could actually work out quite well. Since your lessons are short (becuase they are Pre-K), you will be able to show him more than one content area. Maybe you can choose to focus on Phonics and Math or Science and one aspect of Language Arts. When the students move to small groups, that will be your chance to shine and show him how you differentiate instruction in those small groups, as well as how you model small group peer collaboration. I don't know how soon you planned on doing this, but with Thanksgiving next week, you could plan a thematic unit and cover 4 content areas, plus art or music, within an hour or so.
