This year, the fourth-year students of the department passed nine of the teacher employment exams.
Mr. Minemoto is planning to acquire a junior high school English license and an elementary school teacher license (2 types), and this time he passed Kochi and Osaka City in the elementary school frame.
He is one of those who gave up his summer vacation to come to university and worked hard to prepare for it.
Q1. When did you aim to become a teacher?
When I was in my third year of high school, I started to think that I wanted to become a teacher after discussing it with my teacher and my mother.
Q2. What did you do with the teacher recruitment examination in mind?
In particularBe aware of "time"Did.I always think about how long I have until the exam and when I have to finish this,Counting backward from the exam date, interview, written measuresThe we.Also, write a "to-do list" that you have to do for the day in your notebook,goals for the dayBefore going to bed or on the train, I looked back on what I could and could not do.
In order to improve the quality of memory, memorize subjects such as teaching skills and course of study one hour before going to bedwas concentrated.I was careful not to cut my sleep time and study.
Q3. How about studying for a full-fledged recruitment exam?
I practiced interviews from October of my third year, and started preparing for the written exam from around December.
For interview practice, I participated in a twice-weekly (study support) center program,step on the lineI was conscious of it.
As a preparation for the written exam, I first tried to improve my ability by solving the past questions of the local government where I was taking the exam.In addition, knowing the trends of each local government,Self-analysis of what you are lackingThe we.Therefore, we also confirmed the future direction.
From 2 monthAttending university almost every day and participating in the center programDid.Even after the center program, I stayed at school until 8:XNUMX and studied independently.Eliminate anxiety with effortI was conscious of it.
Q4. What was useful when taking the exam?
Preparation for interviews at university center programs and mock classeswas really helpful.Unlike writing measures, it is difficult to do it alone,See professional teachers and listen to high-level adviceI was able to.Make personal notes only for interviews and mock classesIt is recommended because you can review and look back just before the exam.
Q5. Message to juniors and juniors who wish to study at our university
"Examination is a team competition"I was skeptical at first when I heard that, but looking back now, I think it was a team competition. There are times when it becomes difficult and difficult to prepare for exams for nearly a year,I was able to overcome it because I had friends and teachers.I think.The teachers at this school are really kind and supportive.Believe in your potential and do your best.
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