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It is the same problem I encountered when I took up the education course. What I suggest is for you to have a checklist on the following questions:
1. Do you think you can really have patience with children? Liking them is different from teaching them. You can like kids but kids will NOT always like you.
2. Can you manage them? remember you are not only going to handle one student, they may be fifty to hundreds whom you must pay attention, can you do it?
3. Are you prepared to have a kid talk? You cannot discuss to them like the way to discuss an adult.
4. Are you aiming for a professional growth after your graduation? Usually, teaching elementary is not challenging. You cannot always give them taught provoking questions because they find it boring.
By asking those questions with a yes, then be an elementary teacher but if not, be a secondary teacher. One advantage of being a secondary teacher is you can always teach in elementary schools if you like while if you are an elementary teacher you cannot teach in high school.
I became a secondary teacher and I am not regretting my decision because I am having fun with my students and that's what really matters right?
well. depends on how well u can inspire high school students.
elementary students are usually more obedient =)
I think you should teach high school, because even though u think ur not teaching the kids in elementary school, u r, because sooner or later, they'll go to highschool, and ull be their teacher, and u still get to influence the lives of which you would if you became a highschool teacher, and the lives of which you wouldve influenced as a grade school teacher, I look at it as a win-win, situation.
WELL IF YOU DO ELEMENTARY IT WOULD BE SO HARD BUT HIGH SCHOOL IT BE SO HARD EITHER BUT IT WOULDN'T BE HARD TO TELL THEY ANYTHING AS WELL AS ELEMENTARY
You'll probably be able to stick with elementry school better. High school will drain your optimism/idealism much more quickly, as it is incredibly difficult for beginner teachers to really have an impact. Your first job will likely be taking the classes that no one wants (in a big school that means all the remedial classes with the students that really don't care).
That said, you'd make more money as a high school teacher. You might want to get both (especially if you are leaning towards high school so that you have a fall back position if you enjoy working with younger students).
Really only you know what is best for you though.
You could split the difference and teach junior high. It's fun, and many of them still love their teachers. You may be surprised that many junior high students - particularly the girls - have begun to think abstractly. If they are given a framework and the vocabulary, they can be very insightful.
I would say try helping out in an elementary school for ahwile.then see how it works out. If you still cant decide research high school teaching experiences and picture yourself as either
I was torn between the two as well. I wound up choosing high school. I LOVE teaching high school. If you can inspire them, gain their trust, and show that you're passionate about teaching them, they will amaze you! Another plus, you don't have to create as many lesson plans, which allows you to go more in-depths with high school students, whereas you'll teach most subjects in elementary school. I tutored elementary students for four years before teaching high school and I wasn't sure I could adapt, but it's a lot of fun! You sound as though you've already made up your mind...you say you're passionate about English and discussions about literature...do what you're passionate about!
Blessings to you in whatever you choose!
Have you gone in and observed at different schools? That could help you to decide. Most school will let you come in and watch various classes for a couple of days if you like - particularly if you say you want to become a teacher.
I teach eleven- to twelve-year-olds, having been scared off both high school students and junior primary. They have some critical thinking skills, and are beginning to develop more - which is awesome to watch.
Keep in mind you can teach appreciation for literature, and critical thinking at any age. Yes, High School students will be able to understand at a deeper level, but a passion for and knowledge of a subject are not all you need to get through to them.
However, if you are going to find younger children frustrating - because they can't grasp the topics and skills you want them to - many of the skills you will need to teach high school students can be taught.
Everyone has an age level they are most comfortable with. I urge you to find that and then find a way of teaching what you want them to learn.
That is the first big decision we all have to make. You are going to find positives on both sides of the decision. Whichever you pick, you are going to find it is a stressfull but fulfilling career.
Spend the next few months visiting classrooms of all ages. Watch the interaction of the students, and get a feel for where you are more comfortable. Asking the teachers may not help much as we gravitate to where we work best. If you asked me, I would say go middle school, But I know its all a personal decision, and middle is not made for everyone.
So my answer to your question is: no one but YOU can answer that.
Easy answer--teach middle school. Kids are still pretty young (12-14), yet you can teach english or reading and get to a deeper level with them, although it takes tons of patience for them to get it.
Sounds like you've had experience working with young kids, so spend some time with the older kids by sitting in on some classes. You will find that the kids will not be as enthusiastic as you are.
Both ages require lots of patience and understanding. Young students have very short attention spans. Older students can be great conversationalists, but only if they have a strong interest in that area.
I agree with a previous answer.middle school students can wear you out, but they are still into school and their studies, and are lots of fun to be with
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