University of Massachusetts Lowell - Sojourn / Knoll Yearbook (Lowell, MA)

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TEACHING mods, learn- iy for Some- ought iative, rough knew n him profession with whom he worked proud of him. From the uncertain-singer drill in the first grade to hl.M.S. Pinafore in the ninth — from picture charts to reading groups — from playground scraps to a Valentine for teacher — he loved every minute of it and all too quickly came the end. Through these experiences in the classroom, Jimmy grew into a mature individual all the more firmly convinced that his mission as a teacher was to provide children svith a richer life through his understanding, guid- mce, knowledge, and above all — love. Cecile Milot conducts a Science Unit — Grade VI. Esther Connor and Jane Saunders — recess time on the playground.

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Pat Dyer helps with costumes for operetta — Grade I. Jane Saunders bundles up a young man to brave the winter cold. STUDENT It seemed as though the day would never come when Jimmy would begin to put all his methods, procedures, units, and knowledge of teacher-learn- ing activities to work, but at last came the day for him to enter the classroom as a student teacher. Some- how he didn ' t surprise as many people as he thought he would with his professional attitude, his initiative, his willingness to work hard, and to learn through experience and expert advice — somehow they knew he had it in him; and it was this confidence in him that helped Jimmy to give his best to the children, and to make the in-service members of the teaching li prof Eidi [he ai that wit! ant 0 k

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Fred Gleason cooperates on a student problem — Bartlett School, Grade 3- Eve Karas puts finishing touches on a young star — Washington School, Grade 1. 30