Interview


 * Interview**

The interview is a conversation or dialogue in which the interviewer seeks to gain information and insights from the person being interviewed. The interview is used to explore ideas and to gain personal and practical information from an expert or a person in the role of an expert. Interviews help to focus on significant information, ideas, or experiences that yield new learning. The interview can teach students how to probe and follow up questions for further understanding.
 * Description**

The teacher: • sets the learning goals with the students; • helps students set up appointments for interviews; • helps students formulate questions; • helps students clarify the purpose of the interview; • provides resources, materials, ideas; • helps students reflect on learning after the interview.
 * Method**

The interview: • helps students learn when they have observed demonstrations of authentic interviews before engaging in them; • may require teacher assistance in the preparatory stages; • may be formal or informal; • when conducted in role, requires background research for both the interviewer and those to be interviewed.
 * Considerations**


 * Illustrations From The Mathematics Classroom**

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 * Elementary**

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 * Secondary**