My Favorite Middle School Teacher

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1. What do/did you like about middle school? Why? ( draw out characteristics of a MS student and /or philosophy of learning)
I like changing being able to move around in class and changing classrooms. I feel like I have more choices.
How do you have more choices?
I can chose different ways to show what I learned. It’s just more fun and interesting.
Is it different from grade school?
Middle school is so much better than grade school, because it seems like I’m learning more and having fun. I get to do stuff that I like and am able to be with my friends more.

2. Did you ever feel like part of your education was your choice? In what way? Give an example.
Yes. We get to choose where to sit in lunch or what I want to eat.
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Why do you think this?
I do my homework and do it right. I listen to my teacher, pay attention, and work hard. Kids get bad grades when they don’t pay attention, do their homework, or listen to the teacher. Then they deserve a bad grade.

6. Describe your favorite middle school teacher. Why?
• Qualities
She pays attention to us, she’s smart, organized, thoughtful, and works hard.
• Character traits
She’s nice, caring, encouraging, patient, interested in us, and funny.
• Explain what your favorite teacher is like in a few sentences.
She is nice, enjoys her job, and enjoys students. She lets the students be heard and doesn’t leave anyone out. She cares about us and wants us to learn. She makes learning fun and doesn’t yell. 7. What advice would you offer a new middle school teacher?
They need to make learning more enjoyable and explain everything. They need to know that everyone learns differently. They should be understanding and be patient too. …show more content…

So far in class, I have learned that a middle school experience is more positive than a junior high. It has greater focus on the whole child instead of just their learning. Middle schools try to fulfill not only a student’s cognitive, but also social emotional needs. They care about their students and take great consideration in their development into teenagers. They don’t just think of their students under one category, they look at each student and try to meet their needs as a middle school

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