Guest Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I have been asked to sit on a panel to interview a new manager.The last one they chose was a disaster and had no idea of the Foundation Stage,planning ,observations etc and left after five weeks!The committee have the usual set ogf questions,what 2 questions should i ask that could tell that she had some knowledge of above? I thought one name what subjects come under the areas of learning?Help need your advice!Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rea Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Hi Oldtimer, when we were interviewing earlier this year somebody told me a good question would be ' Describe your favourite activity, explain the learning you would expect to take place from it and describe any extention activities' I did'nt have to ask it though because we took someone on with no training, so not sure how it would work. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Excellent!so that's number one another one please ladies!many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hali Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 You could ask what sort of activity she would choosde and suggest a stepping stone that you would like the answer too!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catma Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 How do you believe children learn best? Describe your ideal setting. How would you settle a 3 yr old child who has just arrived from Sierra leone? ??????? cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 In addtion to a question relating to specific knowledge of the FS I would try and think of one that gives some sort of overall indication of her knowledge, level of enthusiasm, ability to work as part of a team etc. HOw about "How would you define 'effective early years practice?" Hopefully the answer will cover a host of issues giving you a good idea of whether you feel she will be suitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 Thanks Grealdine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gezabel Posted October 10, 2004 Share Posted October 10, 2004 I can't really claim to have thought of the question myself!! It's just that for my recent uni assignment I had to write about "Effective practice' I know what I think it is but I actually found it quite difficult to get in everything I thought was relevant and at the same time provide a sort of nice neat answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy P Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 I sometimes ask what their favourite children's book is, why and what props they can use, not exactly linked to FS but it is a starting point to find out how much knowledge they do actually have working with children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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