Internship

• Onderwijswetenschappen
• WO
• Studiejaar 1

Quiz

Do you want to find out what kind of resilient teacher you are? Put it to the test and find out for yourself! As we’re well aware multiple answers might apply to you. Select the answer that has applied to you most often or would probably apply to you if the situation would occur.

1. You suddenly get a new task assigned, which is a difficult task and you do not yet possess the skills to finish it. What do you do?

1. You remain positive and optimistic. You want to do it, but if you're not able to, you won't.
2. You ask co-workers for advice on what to do. You have no trouble taking their advice.
3. You see this as an opportunity to learn. So what if you do not yet posses the skills?
4. You’re making an overview of everything that needs to happen and if needed you ask for help.

2. This describes my strategy for dealing with stress

1. Be positive and have fun
2. Ask for help
3. Manage your time and set goals and priorities
4. Be mindful and self-aware

3. My support network consists of:

1. Colleagues and peers.
2. Mentors at school or lecturers from university.
3. You gain support from the community at school.
4. Professional networks

4. Your resilience (as a teacher) is being supported by:

1. Classroom situation and your students
2. Friends and family
3. Parents/school community and other graduates
4. Staff members at school and mentors

5. What makes a resilient teacher?

1. A resilient teacher is someone who can cope with stress and hard experiences and continue teaching effectively.
2. A resilient teacher needs to have a great support network to discuss issues, problems, concerns and stresses.
3. A resilient teacher views their teaching as a work-in-process, always changing for the better.
4. A resilient teacher can deal with a problem, try to solve it and move forward, learning from it.

6. It’s your first week at a new school, what is the most likely thing you would do?

1. Call one of your parents every night and debrief (and possibly cry).
2. Join a social media group and share your story. You would like to hear how other people experienced their first weeks.
3. You make an effort to get to know your colleagues.
4. You try to get involved in other aspects of the school community, for example join a committee.

7. This is my best teacher trait:

1. I have a sense of humor
2. I am a great communicator
3. I like a challenge
4. I am flexible

Results!

What do you feel like is the best solution to bridging the gap between science and daily practice?