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EC 312 Exceptional Education Interview

Interview (100 pts) Students will complete an interview. Students may interview one of the following individuals :

1. a child or adult with learning disabilities,

2. a parent of a child with learning disabilities,

3. a teacher of students with learning disabilities, or

4. a professional providing specialized services to individuals with learning disabilities (e.g., speech therapist, vocational counselor, college disabilities services provider).

The purpose of the interview is to determine

1. how learning disabilities, not physical handicaps, effect individuals within their job or school setting,

2. how learning disabilities manifest themselves in social, family, and recreational settings,

3. and how to best support people with disabilities across these settings.

Students will prepare a written summary of the interview. Actual interview questions are to be submitted on the class meeting before the interview date.

Written summaries of interviews conducted with an alternate focus will not be accepted (i.e. interviews with individuals, professionals, or family members of persons with other types of disabilities), and student will receive no credit for the assignment.

Requirements:

· Minimum 10 open-ended questions.

· Bio of the person who was interviewed.

· Written response to each question asked.

(Can be in your own words, quotes from the interviewee is encouraged!)

· 500 word personal reflection to the interview.

· Must be typed, Times New Roman

· Correct Spelling and complete sentences is required!

Tips for the Interview Assignment

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1. Prepare for the Interview. Determine what type of information you need--a personal story, facts, or information.

2. Research background information. Gather enough information so you don't sound like you’re not ready for the interview. Get information about the company and know their history.

3. Create questions. I would suggest you write down you interview questions and ask me to review them BEFORE you conduct your interview. Remember the best questions are open-ended ones that invite the interviewee to talk about what you want them to talk about. Everyone has interests. It's the interviewer’s job to get the subject talking. This is where good research really helps.

Conduct the Interview

You will probably be nervous, unless you already know the interviewee. Preparation will offset nerves or keep you focused. Here are some tips for conducting the interview.

4. Make your questions connect logically. Create a question funnel by asking follow up questions. For example, you could begin by asking where the subject grew up, followed by what school he went to, and followed by what were his favorite subjects and activities in high school.

5. Stick to the subject. Make sure your interview has a purpose. Write it at the top of your notebook. If you sense yourself straying, change your focus. If the subject looks confused by your question, simplify.

6. Conduct a practice interview with a friend or relative.

7. Over prepare - Have enough material to do three interviews just in case.

8. Ask permission to write down answers. Write down everything. Ask if you can record the answers.

Grading Rubric for Interview

Name: _____________________________

Criteria	5	4	3	2	Points Earned
Introduction includes a bio person interviewed. Possible points = 10	Student write-up shows an exceptionally vibrant description of the person interviewed and their educational role.	Student includes brief bio of person. interviewed and describes them. in a few sentences.	Students state the name of the person and role only.	Student does not include any information about the person interviewed.
Interview write-up presents the answers to all of the 10 questions in the instructions. Possible points = 10	Interview write-up presents an excellent record of the answers to all of the questions in the instructions.	Interview write-up presents the answers to all of the questions in the instructions.	Interview write-up presents the answers to more than half of the questions in the instructions.	Interview write-up presents the answers to less than half of the questions in the instructions.
Interview write-up shows that at least three additional questions were asked. Possible points = 40	Interview write-up shows that at least three especially insightful additional questions were asked.	Interview write-up shows that at least three additional questions were asked.	Interview write-up shows that at least two additional questions were asked	Interview write-up shows that no additional questions were asked.
Assignment includes a personal reflection that discusses what was learned. Possible points = 30	Assignment reflects on successes/failures tips for being effective.	Assignment reflects on three out of the four learning targets	Assignment reflects on two out of the four learning targets	Assignment reflection is on only one or none of the four learning targets.
Assignment uses proper grammar and spelling. Possible points = 5	Assignment has no grammar or spelling errors.	Assignment has one grammar or spelling error.	Assignment has two grammar or spelling errors.	Assignment has more than two grammar or spelling errors.
Assignment is neatly done and submitted online and on time. Possible points = 5	Assignment is not only neat but is exceptionally creative. It is submitted online and on time.	Assignment is neatly done. It is submitted online and on time.	Assignment is neat for the most part. It is not submitted online and is late.	Assignment is not neat. It is not submitted online and is late.