Student Mock Interview Reflections

Doing the in class mock interview was a good thing and I found it to be very beneficial. I realized that it was very beneficial to use a scenario instead of just asking general questions about the topic I am covering. The ability to use a scenario made the conversation flow much easier and allowed the student to talk freely and take the conversation wherever their understanding and preconceived notions took them. Also, I realized that the questions do not have to be answered in order. If the student is able to talk through one question and into another without being probed that is a benefit to the student as well as myself.  I would suggest letting the student hit a road block in a question and then give them a “small packet” of information to maybe get them on the right track and maybe the “light bulb will turn on.” They may not understand the topic completely at this point, but would be able to talk around some of the topics. After that I would just say let them talk and see where their thought process goes.