I’m almost done with my first year teaching in HS and I’m wondering if I should be teaching middle school... I taught it over the summer and now I’m not sure which I like better... how do you know?

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You could always give it another year, or try switching over! They’re two totally different beasts for sure

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I taught middle school for 10 years and have now taught high school for three years. I love them both for different reasons, but I don’t think I would go back to middle school any more

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I found my love in primary by teaching it! Power to you if you’re a middle school person!

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Adding gamification to your middle schoolers may give them the incentive they need to manage their own work. Then middle school would be the answer.

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