Norman Elementary's new *STAR* Teacher is...
Jean Bland
3rd Grade
How many years have
you been teaching?
30 years (I can’t believe it, but it’s true).
What is your best
memory?
Along time ago, my 5th graders had a surprise
birthday party--they invited Dynomite the Clown to perform.
What is the funniest
memory?
When I took my class out for a fire drill, I was so proud to
be the first class out in a straight, quiet line. Then , Erv Jones came outside
to tell me it’s a tornado drill and that my kids would be half-way to Big
Rapids.
Can you share a
writing strategy?
A writing strategy I use is to put clear page protectors
over a final draft and have peers proofread with markers (not permanent) or
crayons. Student proofreaders also write helpful suggestions on the page
protectors. This is a peer edit and final edit.
Student sharing Proofreading Marks with peers
Students proofreading
Students with their final Writing Project--Well done!!
What advice do you
have for teachers just coming into the field?
Don’t give up! Find a colleague you admire, and imitate
their teaching practices.
Classroom Pictures
Jean-
Thank you for the opportunity to observe your class. I was able to observe the editing process-- what hard workers you have! I love the ABC books (final project). It is obvious the amount of time and effort that you and your class put into this project, they turned out amazing.
Thank you for sharing your memories, strategies and advice.
Vicky
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