I have been substituting at the high school quite a bit lately; holding down the fort in everything from band to English. It has been interesting to experience this age group again after spending so much time with K-8 the last couple of years.
Sometimes, I wish I would have found a way to get my degree in English, Math, or Science so that I could teach at this higher level. It would be nice to focus on an area of expertise and interest, teach in 50 minute increments, and interact with older students who are capable of abstract, in-depth thought, not to mention being able to tie their own shoes and form a line. However, as I was reminded today, it also means trying to inspire some who are simply not interested, no matter what the incentive, disciplining people who are taller and louder than you, and teaching over the constant drone of raging hormones and the need for self-absorbed attention.
I guess every age has its positive and negative aspects when it comes to teaching. At any rate, I’m still glad to be in the profession and I learn more about myself every time I get into the classroom, regardless of the grade level.
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