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An interview is a conversation with one student or a group of students to get a better understanding of what students are thinking before, during, and after teaching. Points to keep in mind with regard to pre-and post-instruction interviews: The purpose of the interview The wording of the interview questions Putting the students at ease
Keeping the conversation going Cons Conducting interview is time-consuming. But if time permits and opportunities are there, the techniques given here should be helpful. Considerations for interview assessment Give adequate time for students to think and respond to questions. Impress that their ideas are valuable. Keep the interview format consistent so that students know what to expect. Do not turn the interview into an instructional session. Encourage students through positive body language, but do not lead their answers. Plan questions ahead of time and use probes to draw out more information. Variations: Interviews may also be conducted with small groups of students. Students may feel more comfortable in a group situation and they may also provide insights based on their peers’ ideas. Adapted from: Ebenezer and Haggerty. Becoming a secondary School Science Teacher. (1999) Prentice Hall pp. 355 - 358
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