Questions to Ask Teachers to Get to Know Them
Friendly prompts for students and parents to connect with teachers as people and professionals.
1What do you love most about teaching this grade/subject?
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What do you love most about teaching this grade/subject?
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Why this works
Highlights passion and expertise.
2How do you like to celebrate student growth?
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How do you like to celebrate student growth?
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Why this works
Shows classroom culture and motivation.
3What’s a book or resource you recommend often?
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What’s a book or resource you recommend often?
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Why this works
Opens doors to learning beyond class.
4How do you prefer families to communicate with you?
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How do you prefer families to communicate with you?
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Why this works
Sets respectful, effective channels.
5What helps students succeed in your class?
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What helps students succeed in your class?
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Why this works
Practical tips from experience.
6What’s a project you’re excited about this term?
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What’s a project you’re excited about this term?
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Why this works
Invites enthusiasm and curiosity.
7What do you enjoy outside of school?
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What do you enjoy outside of school?
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Why this works
Humanizes and builds rapport.
8What’s one classroom routine that really works?
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What’s one classroom routine that really works?
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Why this works
Reveals structure and expectations.
9How can I best support learning at home?
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How can I best support learning at home?
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Why this works
Creates partnership with families.
10What’s a challenge you’re solving this year?
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What’s a challenge you’re solving this year?
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Why this works
Empathy and problem-solving insight.
11What’s a small kindness students can do for you?
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What’s a small kindness students can do for you?
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Why this works
Fosters mutual respect.
12What’s your favorite way to start class?
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What’s your favorite way to start class?
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Why this works
Signals vibe and energy.
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