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Interview Instructions: 1) Discuss what you found from your articles (started in class) 2) Talk about what tools and skills you need in your discipline to be successful – start a list of your own ideas 3) In a group of 2, you will be responsible for interviewing (approx 10 minutes) someone who is an expert in your curricular area asking them about the tools and skills that are necessary to be successful in their field. This does not need to be a k-12 teacher. Instead, for PE this may mean a physical therapist. For music, it may be a musician from the symphony or a singer. For math, this may be a stockbroker. For English, this may be an author or a librarian. You may of course contact professors in your curricular areas also. You get the idea! If necessary, you can do this on the phone if the person is not available to meet in person or if they are a great distance away. 4) Compile a short list of questions to ask this person. Make sure that the questions get concrete enough where they talk about skills, especially those needed to communicate with others in your field. 5) Update your list of tools and skills you need in your discipline to be successful and add it to our WIKI under interview prior to class. Please be sure to include the names of the professors or experts you included as well as your names. 6) Be prepared to share your findings with the class at the next class meeting

Pam Benedon Sarah Nelsen Our own tools and skills: Grammar Technology use Clear communication Reading comprehension Clear writing and penmanship creativity Interview with Polk Library Librarian: Gerald Carpenter 1. When you first started in the field what was one skill you were surprised you needed? New technologies. When Mr. Carpenter first began as a librarian Interlibrary Loan was ran through a teletype. These are the machines used in newspaper companies to keep up with current information. Now he has learned new computer skills. In addition, any people or book related skills. 2. What are some helpful hints you would give to people entering this field? Like people-“They are endlessly fascinating.” People who are new to the field should take technical courses that are computer related. He also believes that anything you learn in any of your college courses will be useful in a library science job. Having a broad based knowledge makes it easier to help the library patrons and students. 3. What is something you are interested in learning more about within the field? Technology and computers. At the beginning of Mr. Carpenter’s career most of the questions had a far wider range. He was asked questions about everything from different countries to different literatures “I remember one student who asked which of the wars came first, the revolutionary War or the Civil War?” Now most of the questions are computer based between Google and Microsoft office. It is definitely necessary to learn more on technological topics. 4. What are some skills and tools you use every day in your job? Any people related skill can be useful. It’s important to be friendly and keep an open mind. “With age some people can become jaded. Remember each person is a fresh experience.” Carpenter also says it is important to stay interested with new things either with computer or simply in the world. In a two word summary he says to, “Stay young.” 5. How do you feel this job relate to other jobs in the English field? All people in jobs in the similar field of English need literary skills to be competent in their work. Mr. Carpenter has become the unofficial editor of all library documents before they are sent out to the public because he is known to have above average literary skills. He also believes a librarian is also a teacher although in a more informal manner. He believes many of these jobs have overlapping and similar skills it just in the application of these skills that the jobs are different. One final quote: “If I could do it all over again. I wouldn’t change anyt
 * English **

=PE= __Arthur Long & Kevin Maher, Interviewed Robert Long- Certified Athletic Trainer__ - Need to able to speak and communicate clearly as well as know your audience to whom you are speaking too. - Have the ability to adapt to new trends and keep up with them by: e-mail, magazines, and schloraly journals.** - Build a strong network and keep in contact with them on a regular basis. - Treat people with Golden Rule; treat them the way, you would like to be treated. - Remain flexible and open to new things!
 * Tools and Skills to become successful by:
 * - Have the knowledge to demostrate and play array of sports and games.**
 * - Be open-minded and accepting of adivce from other members of your field.**
 * - Have the ability to work with and long side all peoples (students, teachers, administrators, and parents)**
 * - To comfortable and realize that you are a role model to some and live a healthy lifestyle as well as remain active.**
 * - Have a understanding of how the human body works and how it moves.**
 * - Use your resources: internet, magazines, journals, and fellow members of your field.**

__Jessie Scheer and Amie Heinzelman__ __Interviewed Steve Brown-Strength and Conditioning coach at UWO__
 * Collaborated tools and skills from own and interview:**

Being flexible

 * __Christina Mann and Maggie King interviewed Dr. Ronald Fischer from NEWCARE chiropractic services__**


 * __Ideas of Skills and tools needed:__**

Ability to speak to large groups Knowledge of the body and how it moves How to prevent injuries Ability to breakdown skills for others to learn them Use language that everyone can understand Use of technology Website to give people information Email Heart rate monitors Pedometers Different technology for chiropractic care**
 * Communication

__**Traci Behnke and Kevin Murphy interviewed Chris Stratton a Physical Education professor at UWO**__ 1) What are some tools or skills you feel are important in your field? - willingness to work with different types of people that think differently than yourself -patience -humor -organization -proper communication -exaggeration to make things sound more important to get your point across (ex. teaching steps in Physical Education) -critical thinking 2) What skill do you feel is the most important? -communication with students 3) What skill do you feel most teachers lack or need to improve in your experience? -organization 4) Which skill do you mainly focus on while teaching in your classes? -critical thinkers -to encourage students to go beyond the class and to discover new ideas
 * Interview Questions:**

-open-minded -communication -organization -relating to students (finding out what they are interested in and working that into your daily plans) -respect from students -be a lifelong learner
 * Our own ideas of skills and tools:**

Assessments Powerpoints, books, journal articles, group discussions, student presentations Students can find info on their own and become lifelong learners Communication, organization, patience, people skills, healthy respect for peers/mentors Powerpoints, internet resources, heart rate monitors, GPS devices Open to diverse opinions, do not get offended at others opinions, say what you want and put it on the table for others to hear Frustration on both ends of the communication which also leads to lack of learning for the student who is lost Coming to work every day, new activities with different people, open to trying new things Read journals, talk to other professionals, going to conferences, books and other resources
 * __Tim Czajka and Lindsey Cordes interview of Chris Stratton, PE Professor at UWO__**
 * How do you communicate with your students in terms they understand? **
 * What type of tools do you use in the classroom? **
 * What kind of goals do you set for your students to work towards? **
 * What skills do you find that are important in your field of work? **
 * What types of technology do you use in your profession? **
 * What do you suggest to your students when it comes to communication/networking with each other? **
 * Why do you think communication is so important for your profession? **
 * Where do you learn your skills and tools that make you be successful? **
 * How do you keep up with the latest trends? **

Nick McFadden and Zach Johnson interviewed Dr. Schmidt, a kinesiology professor at UWO - Q: What technology do you use? A: E-mail more than he cares to, he doesn’t like that you lose the face to face meeting. Q: What do you suggest to help students network? A: Go to face to face meetings as often as you can. Going to Conferences (WAHPERD, AAPHERD, or similar conferences to your field). Q: Why is communication so important for your profession? A: you have to deal with colleagues, students, administration, and school board whether you like it or not. You have to be able to work with people at all levels. Q: Other tools and skills necessary? A: Communication is at or near the top. Be open minded, willing to learn new things, keep growing. Q: Other comments? A: Have to be willing to put yourself out there. Show what type of person you are. Students are always looking to find out what makes you tick. Tools and skills needed to be successful. · Communication with colleagues – e-mail, phone, face to face. · Networking – professional conferences… · Open minded · Don’t be shy · Continue to grow and learn as a professional

**__ Interviewers: Ben Herland, Ben Lancour, and Pierce Geffers __** Professional: Dr. Leigh Mrotek Gorzek Doctor of Neuroscience- Published in five professional journals Professional Educator at UWO

__ Tools and Skills for Success: __ Developed by Interviewers Active listening Open communication General knowledge base Opinions on subject matter Critical thinking/problem solving Group work Creating visual aides Public speaking skills Loud voice Organized material Able to provide appropriate feedback Skill Ability- able to perform tasks optimally Appropriate Vocabulary Ability to accommodate people with special needs __ Tools and Skills for Success __ : Developed by the professional Organization Interpersonal Communication Technology: Email and Telephone, rarely communicate with other professionals face to face Organization Stated Standards Objectives Consistent grading scales Set rules Consistency: Daily and from one semester to the next Teaching- Vitally important for organized sharing, sets standards - Word Choice, Clarity, Detailed Explanation Research- Written communication is most important Use many assignments to check for student understanding Use essay response formats to interpret whether the students fully understand material Choose Appropriate Reviewers: Similar thinking and higher education background Write towards a knowledgeable audience Minimal Grammatical Errors
 * 1) Important Skills **
 * 2) Best Qualities and areas for improvement as a Teacher **
 * 3) Importance of Communication **
 * 4) Best way to present and critique transfer of knowledge from teacher to student **
 * 5) Advice in writing professional articles for journals **

What do you feel are the top three skills necessary for a physical educator? -Organization -Self Motivation (to learn new things) -Ability to work well with others What are some important tools to have prior to graduation and searching for a job? -open-minded attitude, don’t limit yourself to one thing (age level, location of job), and don’t be afraid to try new things How and where can you learn the skills and tools needed to be successful? -How: being open-minded -Where: the university and traveling for pleasure (find out where you want to be by asking local teachers from the areas that you travel too) What is the hardest skill to achieve as a professional? -Keeping up to date with latest trends -reading professional journals, building community ties, being aware of the latest technology, do your own homework. **__ List of own ideas: __** Have a passion for what you do Ambition Organization Good people skills Sense of humor Compassion Both to be able to be a good role model and to have your own role model J  Ability to use latest technology when it’s available Knowing your knowledge in professional terms and being able to teach to lay people.
 * __ Abby Lewitzke & Sarah Kichefski __**
 * __ Interviewed Chris Stratton ( PE teacher & Prof at UWO) __**

=Music= Val Yost Interviewed Joyce Andrews - Vocal Performer Tools and Skills by me: perseverance networking dedication people/social skills motivation a philosophy discipline creativity

Tools and Skills by Prof. Andrews: well developed talent hard worker interpretive dramatic stage personality musicianship quick study imaginative ambitious/have drive ability to communicate with others - collaboration HUGE interpersonal skills flexibility

=Art= GROUP 1: Trina Hopfensperger, Danielle Schneider, and Amanda Huck Mathew Lawniczak and Derek Malcore Professional Interview: Professor Emmet Sandberg-Art “Sex, dugs and rock and roll!!” But I’m pretty sure he was just kidding. On a more serious note he said that communication is the key. Being able to interact, speak, and listen to your students to give and receive ideas is the most important. Communication, critical thinking, and learning how to listen to students. He said it is often difficult to understand the different needs of each student so it is crucial to know how to listen to help them get what they need and find their own method. He doesn’t treat any of his students different than any of his colleagues. Everyone is an individual and should be treated that way and with that respect. He said that everyone is a person first and a student or a professional second. He didn’t find a large difference in what the students knew because most of what he teaches is introductory. He did note that the size difference makes in difference in how he relates to his students. The large pit class is more of performance whereas the small class is an involved discussion.
 * What do you feel is the most important part of being a teacher?**
 * What tools and skills do you feel are most valuable in teaching?**
 * Have you found that there is a difference when communicating with students vs. communicating with other professionals?**
 * Is it different to teach in a large, broad pit class rather than a small art focused class?**

 **INTERVIEW: local area artist Cindy Fruhwirth: specializing in pencil drawings and calligraphy **
 * TOOLS and SKILLS in our domain (Group Thoughts): **
 * **__//Communication://__** being able to use necessary communicative tools such as speaking, writing, reading, signing to relay one's own thoughts to others and the ability to properly interpret the actions/words of others.
 * **//__Inter-and-Intrapersonal capabilities:__//** possessing the adequate abilities involved with connecting with others while still maintaining a sound self-concept.
 * **//__Content Knowledge:__//** being prepared to discuss past and present key figures and movements in the Art World and always engaging in educational actions to further learning.
 * **//__Ability to convey individual ideas:__//** must possess ability to draw from examples of the past without simply mimicking what others have done.
 * **//__Creativity:__//** constantly surrounding oneself with stimulating environments or seeking those instances in order to develop our minds creatively so that we may have something novel or engaging to offer to others.
 * **//__Appropriate sense of self:__//** knowing one's abilites and/or shortcomings and working on those areas to develop a healthy and productive level of self-esteem in order to create a positive atmosphere for work, learning, and instruction.
 * **//__"Withitness":__//** maintaining a current framework of knowledge regarding contemporary issues in art and the rest of the world wihile simultaneously staying locally engaged and being connected with immediate surroundings.

 Q: What have been some of the most difficult obstacles to overcome in your field?
 * She said i t was always important to find ways to have people view your work, which sometimes was easier than others.

Q: What professional aspects do you think have made you the most successful?
 * She said she got her work out there by bringing her work to craftshows for people to see.

Q: How have you grown over the span of your career? Q: What tools and/or skills do you believe to be the most crucial for this field? Q: How do those tools affect the way you and others perceive your personal success? Q: What are the positives of having a specific knowledge base for the content area of art?
 * She has become more professional in methods of self-employment and has learned from past experiences the most effective means to be successful in her own way. She has also become more conscious of the neccessity for open-communication.
 * She said it was really important to have communication and show your audience that you are a positive person that was reliable. She said the internet is a very useful way to get your artwork seen but she also likes to meet with clients in person.
 * She said she would meet with people and would always present herself as a professionaln which would encourage them in her abilities and allow a positive means of communication.
 * Knowing the place art has in a community allows the artist to guage when, where, how and who to sell their art to.

Q: What are the negatives of having a specific knowledge base for the content area of art?
 * Sometimes professionalism may get in the way of artistic expression in that if a customer wants something a specific way and to be completed within specific deadline, those guidelines can prove more dominating than the artist's actual intentions. Sometimes.

Q: Have you encountered instances where communication breakdowns affected your personal success?
 * She said that there have not been too many issues but that she learned quickly the importance of keeping the customer happy at all costs.

Q: What skills do you believe to be the most important when trying to get your message across?
 * She never used paid advertisement, so she resorted to alternative methods of self-employment by making pencil portraits on her own of different young sports players and teams and then offering them to their parents if they wanted to buy them, therefore to the artist, self-determination and diligence proved most crucial in getting her message across.

Q: Do you find difficulty in trying to have others understand your personal perspective?
 * Sometimes there is a difference of opinions, however, she believed that when trying to make a name for yourself through doing private pieces, ultimately it comes down to pleasing the customer, so that has to come first.

Q: In what ways do you think your professional life could/would be improved by an increase in communication?
 * An increase in communication could always be helpful because it allows us to better understand each others' wants and needs, which is very important in self-employment.

Q: How important is it to have mutual colleagues in your field?
 * She said its also important to get yourself out there with other artists. She said she would go to various art walks, visit galleries and always tried to be active in local guilds.

Q: Can you give some helpful advice to future aspiring professionals in the Art industry? 
 * Determination is important and have energy to not give up and to get your stuff out there.
 * She said it was important to keep her customers satisfied by completing pieces on time when they were promised and the way people wanted them, so that is something to always keep in mind.

=Englis h=

//Tools and Skills: Dr. Baybrook//
-Need to be able to read all of the meaning in a story. Meaning isn’t made up or found in between the words or behind them, but the meaning is actually there if you look to find it. All we have is the text and meaning resides within that. -Need to be able to see the whole picture, and realize that there might be more to a story than it might simply appear. -Need to broaden your own interpretations and expectations, the more one can wipe the slate clean per se, the more one can read perfectly.

//Tools and Skills: David & Dave//
-Need to communicate and contribute to ongoing English discourse. -Need to READ! Content knowledge is paramount. One cannot draw comparisons in light of text if one has not read enough to draw comparisons from (the canon, philosophy, ect.). -Need for grammar. -Need for effective vocabulary, but not pompous. -Need for communicating clearly.

__**Chris and Spencer's List**__

for support: Belong to a professional organization and/or Content specific organization for research and ideas: professional or literary journal subscriptions technological oppurtunities: be up to date and knowledgable about modern & relevant technology stuff available for the classroom student specific network: know the students ideas and options to vary instruction, content and methods of engagement Keep up on individual reading and writing

__**Mr. Shannon High School English Teacher**__

Good Teammate: Work well with collegues

Good Listener: Learn from students and collegues by listening

Open Minded: Never think that you have all the answers

Well Read: Keep up on your craft

Organization: There is no replacement for organization

//Tools and Skills - Chelsea and Mike's list// - wealth of vocabulary to draw upon - understanding of basic grammar including punctuation and verb tenses - understanding of letters and the sounds they make - ability to comprehend the themes, plot, and characters present in a piece of literature - ability to think abstractly - understanding of the difference between fiction and nonfiction - ability to present one's thoughts in a linear, logical manner when writing - ability to comprehend reading direction and then utilize it while reading
 * Chelsea Ruff & Mike Schmitt interview of Joan Rigby, High School Librarian**

//Tools and Skills - Joan's list// - knowing how to locate information - being able to organize and manage information - evaluating information (most important to her) - she felt that vocabulary was important, because often students will do a search with the exact words that the teacher suggested. Joan felt that teachers should work hard to connect with students prior knowledge and help them synthesize their own views and terms, because the student will be more successful if they use their own comfortable terms rather than the ones imposed by the teacher. - she reported that kids still do read for enjoyment (yay!), and when it comes to fiction they are most likely to want a physical book to hold. For non-fiction and informational resources, the opposite is true. Students are far more likely to use electronic sources to find information. - she stressed that kids today are "digital natives", and they are actively seeking electronic media to get information from.