If you were a substitute teacher, who would you rather teach?

GRLMGC

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Fri Sep-07-07 10:55 AM
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If you were a substitute teacher, who would you rather teach?

Middle school or high school? If anyone has any experience in either, I'd absolutely love to hear about your experience.

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GreenPartyVoter

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Fri Sep-07-07 11:41 AM
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1. I haven't done high school, but middle school was all right. The kids could be

full of themselves, of course, but they were also a lot of fun when they wanted to be.

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GRLMGC

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Fri Sep-07-07 11:49 AM
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4. Thanks! nt

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Mz Pip

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Fri Sep-07-07 11:45 AM
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2. Way back when

before I got my teaching credential I subbed in all levels to see what I liked the most. I ended up teaching elementary school and a few years later became a high school counselor. Middle school was my least favorite age group. I found those kids the most difficult to deal with.

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GRLMGC

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Fri Sep-07-07 11:50 AM
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5. I've always felt uncomfortable with that middle school age

but I still look young so I don't know how well that would go over in a high school.

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Fri Sep-07-07 11:53 AM
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7. When I student taught at a high school, I was constantly

stopped and asked to produce a hall pass. It is tough when a teacher looks like he/she could be one of the students - both in terms of being accepted as a member of the faculty and commanding the respect of the students.

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GRLMGC

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Fri Sep-07-07 11:54 AM
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8. Yeah, that's a big concern of mine

I wanted to do elementary but LAUSD, the district I applied for, is only hiring for secondary education.

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LibDemAlways

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Fri Sep-07-07 11:49 AM
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3. I taught both Middle and High School years ago and this

year submitted the paperwork to do some substitute teaching (in my district they call subs "Guest" Teachers - LOL).

By far, when I was teaching full time, I enjoyed Middle School more. The kids are still young enough to have fun and be silly. They haven't yet reached the jaded, cynical stage. I'm hoping when I get called for sub jobs, most of them will be at the Middle School level.

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GRLMGC

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Fri Sep-07-07 11:51 AM
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6. Interesting perspective

It certainly makes me less wary of middle school children. Thanks for the information!

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LibDemAlways

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Fri Sep-07-07 12:02 PM
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9. Middle schoolers are really an enjoyable age group and,

in my opinion, get an undeserved bad rap. A former 8th grade student of mine is now the principal of the school I taught at years ago, and he was kind enough to write a glowing recommendation for me based on his own experiences in my class. He wrote that I was fair, flexible, and, most of all, understanding and accepting of the unique character of middle schoolers caught between child and young adulthood. Made me smile!

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JVS

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Fri Sep-07-07 12:13 PM
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10. High School. The kids are more mature and often realize that being a PITA is not cool

Edited on Fri Sep-07-07 12:14 PM by JVS

My mom subs, she likes the HSers

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libnnc

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Fri Sep-07-07 12:38 PM
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11. been there done both

I found that HS worked better. Although I did run across some real jerks (one ROTC kid pushed me out of the doorway to leave the room--he wanted to leave for lunch 10 minutes early), for the most part I found myself subbing for the same HS.

I've done worse jobs for less money.

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GRLMGC

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Fri Sep-07-07 12:43 PM
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12. Honestly, my first instinct is high school

It's just the age thing, although I can make myself look older.

By the way, I love your avatar!

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libnnc

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Fri Sep-07-07 12:49 PM
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13. Thanks Dawn & Jen put me in my happy place

the age thing is why I chose HS too. Although I did sub for a middle school orchestra class -- that was kinda fun (got to relive my band geek glory days LOL).

If I were still subbing right now, I'd stick to HS (and one school in particular) I found that if you get in good with the school secretary, he/she will keep you in mind for the good gigs. Good luck!

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Fri Sep-07-07 12:53 PM
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14. Thanks! nt

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