FIELD STUDY 1: Interview Guide

Assessing the Character and Sense of Place of a Resource Teacher

Name of Student Observer: __________________________

Name of Resource Teacher: __________________________

School: __________________________

Date: __________________________

Instructions: Conduct an interview with your assigned resource teacher using the guide
below. Record their responses and insights in the spaces provided. The questions are
designed to assess the teacher’s character, values, and sense of place as an educator.

A. Introduction / Warm-Up
 • Could you share a bit about your background and what inspired you to become a
teacher?

Teacher’s Response: _________________________________________________

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 • How long have you been in the teaching profession, and what do you love most about
it?

Teacher’s Response: _________________________________________________

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 • How would you describe your role as a teacher in shaping your students’ character
and values?

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B. Dignity
 • How do you maintain professionalism and composure in challenging classroom
situations?

Teacher’s Response: _________________________________________________

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 • In what ways do you ensure that your actions and words reflect respect and integrity?

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 • What does “being a dignified teacher” mean to you personally?

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C. Health
 • Teaching can be demanding—how do you take care of your physical and mental well-
being?

Teacher’s Response: _________________________________________________

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 • How do you balance work responsibilities with self-care?

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 • Do you have any habits or routines that help you stay energized and focused
throughout the day?

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D. Spirituality
 • How do your personal values or faith influence your teaching style?

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 • In what ways do you help your students develop good moral and ethical values?

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 • How do you handle situations that test your patience, beliefs, or moral principles?

Teacher’s Response: _________________________________________________

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E. Knowledge
 • How do you ensure that your lessons remain engaging and relevant to your students?
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 • What strategies do you use to continue learning and improving as an educator?

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 • How do you respond when you encounter a topic or question you’re not fully familiar
with?

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F. Humility
 • How do you handle feedback or criticism from students, parents, or colleagues?

Teacher’s Response: _________________________________________________

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 • Can you share a time when you made a mistake in teaching and how you addressed it?

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 • What does humility mean to you as a teacher and as a person?

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G. Determination
 • What challenges have you faced in your teaching journey, and how did you overcome
them?

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 • How do you stay motivated to give your best, even during tough or tiring days?

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 • What drives your determination to continue teaching and serving students?

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H. Cooperation
 • How do you work with other teachers and school staff to achieve shared goals?

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 • How do you encourage teamwork and collaboration in your classroom?

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 • How do you handle differences in opinions or teaching styles among your colleagues?

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I. Sense of Place / Reflection

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 • How would you describe your role or “place” within this school community?

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 • In what ways do you think your presence has positively influenced your students and
peers?

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J. Closing
 • What message would you like to share with future teachers, especially those currently
in field study?

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 • How would you like your students to remember you as a teacher?

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 • If you could describe yourself in three words as an educator, what would they be—and
why?

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