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There is a lot of research recently that talks about the different philosophical views of a junior high (i.e., subject, cognitive orientation) vs. a middle school (i.e., development based). What are your thoughts?

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Different philosophical views of a junior high (i.e., subject, cognitive orientation) vs. a middle school are briefly discussed from personal experiences.

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Although I feel that the philosophical views of a junior high do encourage subject rigor, scaffolding, and cognitive orientation for teens, I prefer a middle school approach since it is not only developmentally based but also more whole child emphasized, I feel. Since middle schools also embrace and utilize more teaming of content and teachers, kids learn more ...

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