Interview: Mrs. B (Kindergarten)
Q: Did you read through the OCD packet?
A: “Yes I read through the packet. I found it very
interesting.”
Q: What part of the packet, if any did you find most
interesting?
A: “Before I read the packet I was not even sure what OCD
stood for. After reading the packet I learned what OCD is, what compulsions
people have and why, and what to look for when assessing a child’s behavior.”
Q: What part of the packet was most helpful?
A: “I would have to say the steps that should be taken if
and when I have a child with OCD. Being a first year teacher it is sometimes
hard to decided what the next move should be when it comes to different issues.
In school they teach you what to look for but never what should be done next
and that’s why this packet was helpful because I know what should be done next
if I see this issue within one of my students.”
Q: Do you think you would be able to identify a child with
OCD and help them within the classroom better now that you have this
information?
A: “I think I would be able to determine whether a child has
a problem, although the packet was helpful I would still want to make sure
since the signs and symptoms are like many others. I do know who I would go to
with the concerns I have if this issue arise in my classroom! Based of the
packet I think the tips could help all children regardless of the issue(s) they
are struggling with. I am very pleased with the information and I will put it
to good use not only in my classroom but outside as well.”
Q: Do you have any questions or comments for me?
A: “Just thank you, it is this type of stuff, issues you
don’t see everyday that are the hard ones to deal with. This information has
helped me learn to really look at the big picture and not just assume or
judge.”
After the interview and speaking here and there with other
staff members I have come to the conclusion that all information is helpful especially
when it comes to different issues like OCD. Many of the teachers had the same consensus
about what to do next with many classroom issues and how to approach the issues
that arise. Most were grateful to have some sort of resource to fall back on. Another
popular question from my staff was the question of why I decided to do this
project on such an uncommon topic. I did not really want to go into details
with them but I did tell them that as a child I had a friend who dealt with
this and I saw what she went through and the lack of help she got.
Did anyone comment on what they would like to know further that the pamphlet did not address?
ReplyDeleteNo not really, they are all first year teachers so they may not know what to ask and they are thrown knew information everyday so they are a little over whelmed as it is. I think once they actually have to deal with the situation they will have more questions.
DeleteMaybe there could even be an inservice on this topic to help give teachers more information and ideas of how to help children within the classroom. I like your interview because you were able to get feedback on your information packet. From their comments you can add to it or change information to give more help.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Doing an interview to gain some feedback was a good idea. You can already see the fruits of your project with spreading awareness. Kudos!
DeleteIt sounds like your project has really made a difference and made your co-workers aware of OCD. I liked how the teacher you interviewed feels confident that she will be able to apply the information in your packet, not only to children who may have OCD, but to children who may have other issues too. You have really become an advocate for OCD awareness.
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