Im in my thirtyfirst year as a high school science teacher and for the last nine years i have used this invaluable resource as a guide. If you have a video of yourself teaching a procedure to your class or a video of. How to increase positive student behavior humans have a success instinct two kinds. The first days of school sets the stage for the strategy of procedures in the classroom. The book walks a teacher, either novice or veteran. Its an education staple for preparing effective teachers at all grade levels, prek through college, in all content areas. We know that many of you have previous editions of the book and want to see this video of how a first year teacher was successful from her very first moment in the classroom. Ineffective teachers will teach out of a book, follow a program, or complain about the culture or the neighborhood of the students. Profits from the sale of the book fund the first days of school foundation. This 91page guide was created for staff developers, trainers, administrators, coaches, college professors, or anyone who uses the first days of school to train teachers.
More suggestions on page 152, the first days of school teacher procedure for the first day 1. Teaching, training of, vocational guidance, effective. The first days of school, is number one on the must read list for anyone who aspires to be a good teacher. How to be an effective teacher was a phenomenon when it originally hit the shelves back in the 90s. The wellmanaged classroom 1 waterford teachers centre.
Wong is a firm believer in the power of beginnings. I have obtained great ideas and strategies, priceless advice, valuable insight and inspiration. I see that a lot of you think that the teacher in this video seems a bit too controlling. Wongs book, the first days of school, as an instruction manual to set up her classroom. I picked it up after reading recommendations on several blogs, and it arrived at a very good time even if its no longer the first days of school. Harry wong, the first days of school the religion teacher. If you are trying to become a more effective teacher, then there is no better book to turn to than harry wongs classic the first days of school. The classroom management book fastforwards through theory and shows reallife procedures that you can actually use. How to be an effective teacher and the recently published the classroom management book. Wong are coauthors of the bestselling book the first days of school.
What you do on the first day of school will determine your success for the rest of the year. My wife holds our copy of the first days of school in her classroom. He lectures to educators and administrators around the world. Video of a whole class period using harry wongs first days. Wong, rosemary tripi wong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Scroll through the products to find the item you wish to view. This is the first brief video in a multivideo series that will go through the book the first days of school by harry wong k. Wong draws on his background as a wellknown presenter at workshops and conferences for teachers, as well as his own classroom experience as a science teacher. How to be an effective teacher with cd paperback published january 1st 2009 by harry k. The salient points of the first days of school by harry wong. Seven things students want to know the first day of school. Wong is an author, a speaker, and a publisher on the subject of education. The book is separated into six sections that purport to create effective teacherleaders through focus on objectives and student learning. What do teachers think of harry k wongs book, the first.
So, as my 9th year of teaching gets underway, i pulled out my autographed copy of his book and commenced. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. He has authored over 30 publications, often coauthoring with his wife rosemary wong, which he did on his best known work, the first days of school. How to be an effective teacher, by harry and rosemary wong, is a must read. The wongs have written the first days of school, the bestselling book ever in education. Wong marjanyou are making a difference in the lives of students and in the world. Video of a whole class period using harry wongs first. Harry wongs says there are seven things students want to know on the first day that we as teachers must be able to answer. I decided blogging my entries was the worthiest way to. Review of first days of school harry wong is an educator, author, and teacher of. Laura young, a teacher at edwards middle school in atlanta states, hearing the ideas from wong lets educators know they are doing the right thing. How to be an effective teacher was first published in 2001 and was cowritten by wongs wife rosemary t.
Have your name and the subject you teach on the door be at the. It is filled with costfree examples for immediate use. Stand at your door and greet each student as they enter. Select the item and enter your access code to stream the content. Wong publications 3rd edition, paperback, 338 pages. Chicago turabian humanities citation style guide wong, harry k. The first days of school is an essential handbook full of researchbased ideas, tips, guidelines and techniques for being an effective teacher. Each chapter of the book is treated individually, allowing the leader to focus on areas of need.
How to be an effective teacher by harry k wong, rosemary t wong online at alibris. Why positive expectations are important every time you act, you validate who you are. How to be an effective teacher on the first days of school. You will either win or lose your class on the first days of school. Harry wong characteristics of an effective teacher the. Wong is an educator, an acknowledged expert on instructional methods, and a bestselling author. If you do not have an access code, please return to. Admittedly, classroom management and discipline is as much an art as science, harry wong provides the science portion, experience through sucesses and failures is the only way to master the art portion. Wong columnists harry and rosemary wong on developing a classroom management plan and sharing it with students on the first day of school. This powerpoint is used the first day of school to familiarize students with the way you run your classroom. It is enhanced by an outstanding video and online support. About this title may belong to another edition of this title. With his wife, rosemary, he authored the first days of school, a bestselling book for teachers. The most successful classes are those where the teacher has a clear idea of what is expected.
A reflection of the book, the first days of school, by harry k. The salient points of the first days of school by harry wong introduction. I think just about every new teacher was required to read it at least once. Wong has over 35 years experience in classroom teaching. Wong publications involved with charitable organizations i. His students have won more than 200 awards for academic excellence.
Chicago turabian author date citation style guide wong, harry k. The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 116 countries. Answer the seven questions all students want to know on the first day of. Harry wongs book is practical, sometimes funny and inspiring from beginning to end. His teachings stress the importance of the first five minutes in a classroom, the first day of school, and the first two. Chelonnda seroyer began her educational career as a high school english teacher in madison, alabama. True, the strategies are mostly directed at elementary school teachers i dont have a classroom to set. Sold by martin1 products and ships from amazon fulfillment. With the release of the 5th edition, its now bigger, better, and bolder. Over 4 million copies have been sold of the preeminent book on classroom management and teaching for lesson. Silver bullet page 42 she stopped the video frequently.
Every august, i pull the book out and skim it again just using it as a reference. The series still contains 8 dvds, a copy of the first days of school book. I was recently asked to read and summarize the first days of school by harry wong. The first days of school, 5th edition the 5th edition has just been released. The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 100 countries, and in over 2,000 college classrooms. Wong, the most sought after speaker on teacher effectiveness, provides. Im a big believer in holding off on all significant teaching of course content until some effective classroom management procedures and classroom rules are established and practiced thoroughly consider using the following classroom management strategies in your. A true tellall book whether youre a nervous neophyte facing your first day of school or a skilled veteran facing another first day of school, the first days of school. Tell each student how to find their assigned seat and where to find their first assignment and to begin working. The new 4th edition includes updated research, photos, and more examples of howto along with an implementation dvd, using the first days of school featuring chelonnda seroyer. Wong has received many awards, including the outstanding. The display case and individual dvd cases have been replaced with a single slim 8dvd holder. That foundation has built and funds the 250 student wong mean reth learning academy in the jungles of cambodia.
A great book but i found the classroom management book by the same author more helpful than this one. The first days of school, 5th edition books effective. Gettingtoknowyou activities for the first days of school. This is the most requested book for what works in the classroom for teacher and student success. How procedures teach students responsibility how to dress for success. How to be an effective teacher on the first days of school part 1. The first days of school is a manual for teachers, oriented towards primary school teachers, but with useful advice for educators at other levels as well.
I can still remember the first time i watched his video. Ppt harry wong powerpoint presentation free to view id. A third edition of the first days of school has been released and includes an added bonus, an enhanced cd featuring harry wong. The three characteristics of an effective teacher are. How to be an effective teacher, harry k wong publication. Harry wong has a book as well that is very good for teaching you how to set up your first days of school. Harry wong characteristics of an effective teacher the busy. The bestselling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 3. The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 120 countries, and in over 2,114 college classrooms, and has been translated into 5 languages.
The classroom management book fastforwards through theory and. The wongs have a clear idea of what they want teachers to be. The first days of school will both motivate and encourage you for the new school year ahead. Ppt harry wong powerpoint presentation free to view.
This video was previously only available as a dvd included with the purchase of the first days of school, 4th edition. The series still contains 8 dvds, a copy of the first days of school book, facilitators handbook on all dvds, and 10 successful teaching newspapers. But most important, it works the new 4th edition includes updated research, photos, and more examples of howto along with an implementation dvd, using the first days of school featuring chelonnda seroyer. Harry wong, the first days of school 07282009 by jared dees if you are trying to become a more effective teacher, then there is no better book to turn to than harry wongs classic the first days of school. Feb 15, 2009 the book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 100 countries, and in over 2,000 college classrooms. How to be an effective teacher has sold over 750,000 copies to prospective, new, and veteran teachers. The packaging for the effective teacher dvd series has been changed. The wongs didnt expect it to make much of an impact.
The first weeks of school is the most critical time for establishing effective classroom management for the rest of the year. Here is my take on his book the first days of school. How to have a wellmanaged classroom how procedures differ from discipline. How to be an effective teacher, was selfpublished and designed to look like an automobiles manual. This ppt contains 31 slides and is fully customizable to your needs. The book walks a teacher, either novice or veteran, through structuring and organizing a classroom for success that can be applied at any time of the year at any grade level, prek through college. We are passing our savings on to you with a price reduction for the series. Used by new and veteran teachers, college instructors, and administrators, this is a beautifully designed book on classroom management, student achievement, and teacher effectiveness. The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 116. It is based off of the powerpoint used in the first days of school book by harry wong. Jessica bee danni karas kiana kerns regina schneider elaine segner. I work as a mentor for new teachers for my board and we give a copy of this book to every new teacher before the start of the school year. Harry recently published the 4th edition of the book this year. Aug 01, 1991 the first days of school is a manual for teachers, oriented towards primary school teachers, but with useful advice for educators at other levels as well.
The book focuses on preparing for the first days of school but also serves as a resource for effective teaching all year long. At the end of her first year of teaching she was awarded the bob jones first year patriot award. Rosemary, he authored the first days of school, a bestselling book for teachers. First impressions are importantso start with a good one.
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