Chinese Teacher Certification Interviews Spark Mixed Reactions and Concerns
The topic of teacher certification interviews has been gaining significant attention on Chinese social media platforms, with netizens expressing a variety of reactions and concerns. In the context of this issue, let us delve deeper into these reactions, as well as provide an overview of the situation at hand.
8 November 2023
The news broke out via Weibo posts that the results of the National Exam for Teacher Qualifications (written exam) in the second half of 2023 will be available for inquiry on November 8th at 10:00 AM, while the enrollment process has also been launched. This announcement was made by People's Daily Weibo and it caused quite a stir among those who are eagerly waiting to know their exam results. The post read, "Those pointed out have succeeded in getting off the boat! Web link (People's Daily Weibo)" indicating that those who passed the written exam can now proceed to the next step of the process.
As per another Weibo post by Lu Jing, non-teachers who took part in an interview will also experience some pain. The post says, "If I pass the written exam this time, I will treat the interview seriously without cheating or procrastinating. I am focused and determined to become a qualified teacher. Don't worry, everyone, the results are ready and you can check them with confidence." This suggests that while there are challenges ahead for those who have passed the written exam, Lu Jing is committed to overcoming these hurdles.
Furthermore, Weibo user Rui Rui shared a post about registration starting today for teacher qualification exams and mentioned that candidates registering for the next half of 2023 do not need to re-register, but those registering for an interview must re-register and provide personal information.
Another user provided valuable advice by sharing a structured question and answer guide for teaching certification examination interviews. This post emphasizes the significance of preparation in securing a teaching role. The post reads, "The results of the teaching certification exam can be checked at 10 am on November 8, students with good grades should prepare well for the teaching certification examination interview."
One Weibo user expressed their relief after finally passing the second exam and is now considering whether to sign up for an interview. The post states, "Don't ignore this, please. If you have a request, I will respond! Good fortune is rising!" This suggests that while there are still challenges ahead, the user is optimistic about their prospects.
In another post, Teacher Wang Ning Rui announced a live broadcast on Douyin to discuss how to prepare for high school art interviews. The post reads, "Tomorrow at 10 o'clock, Rui Rui will wait for everyone to report good news in Douyin live broadcast room. Teacher Wang Ning Rui is here." This not only provides valuable advice on the topic but also demonstrates a sense of community and support among teachers.
Zan zan also shared information about an offer that allows them to send five people to attend review classes and the complete course of an interview for winning two reviews. Luo Yi offers help in solving three difficulties of the interview: structural orientation, teaching practice, and answer back. The post mentions that the course includes complementary learning materials, theoretical lectures, online exam teaching, and long-term supervision.
Furthermore, resources were shared for middle school Chinese teaching interviews, which include a process to sign up for an interview. The post emphasizes that students should hurry up and sign up for an interview and ensure they check their province's Interview Notice requirements before starting the preparation process. The 2023 half-year interview starts on December 9th with a countdown of 31 days.
Finally, one user inquired about the possibility of rescheduling teacher licensure exam interviews. Jiang Jiang responded via a live broadcast on Weibo, indicating