Have you ever wondered why a teacher would ever want to teach middle school? I'll tell you it is an interesting age. Students are changing and figuring out who they really are and the type of person they want to be. The students are figuring out who are their friends and trying to fit in. They are being to become more independent and end of making mistakes and learning from their experiences. Their middle school teachers are there to help them grow and guide them into making good choices.
With all of this going on how are their teachers suppose to get them to focus on Shakespeare, solving ax + b = c and learning about the three branches of government. After reading, 'The Art of Managing Middle School Students," you will have some insight how a teacher accomplishes their job.
I find it is incredibly important to build a good student - teacher relationship with the students. Students at this age are most worried about relationships. If the students feel that they can trust you as the teacher and know that you truly care about them that relationship can go a long way in getting the students to do what you need them to do. It is also important to keep the students engaged so they continue to want to learn.
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/art-of-managing-middle-schoolers-ben-johnson
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