He has been a general session speaker at major educational meetings and has given over 3,500 presentations to over a million people. According to the book, the first days of school by harry k. The wellmanaged classroom 1 waterford teachers centre. Seven things students want to know the first day of school. Wong is an educator, an acknowledged expert on instructional methods, and a bestselling author. The salient points of the first days of school by harry wong.
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. Gettingtoknowyou activities for the first days of school. How to be an effective teacher, by harry and rosemary wong, is a must read. I was recently asked to read and summarize the first days of school by harry wong. I owe everything i know about effective classroom management strategies to harry wongs book, the first days of school, which was featured prominently in the first weeks of my graduate work in catholic education.
How to increase positive student behavior humans have a success instinct two kinds. 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. The most important thing to establish the first week of school is consistency the purpose of school is learning 9. How to be an effective teacher, 4th edition the first days of school. His students have won more than 200 awards for academic excellence. Feb 15, 2009 the book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 100 countries, and in over 2,000 college classrooms. If you havent read first days of school by harry wong, you really should. Jessica bee danni karas kiana kerns regina schneider elaine segner.
The display case and individual dvd cases have been replaced with a single slim 8dvd holder. Organization and preparedness are two important qualities for teachers to possess. The first days of school how to be an effective teacher harry k. Harry wong rosemary wong the classroom management course classroom management the classroom management book the first days of school effective classroom management effective teaching procedures routines managing the classroom better successful teaching successful classroom. I can still remember the first time i watched his video. Wong publications, inc save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Wong, the first days of school, for more procedures and suggested strategies. How to be an effective teacher, 4th edition the first. Douglas brooks, miami university of ohio, discovered that students want to know seven things right away on the first day of school. The new 5th edition will help you develop and sharpen your skills as an effective teacher. Review of the first days of school protective schools. How to be an effective teacher has sold over 750,000 copies to prospective, new, and veteran teachers. We are excited to announce the release of the new 5th edition of the first days of school. May 31, 2018 the bestselling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 4 million copies sold.
Wong and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. That foundation has built and funds the 250 student wong mean reth learning academy in the jungles of cambodia. Its a great practical guide for any teacher but especially for new teachers. Shannon trentham, sarah beth maddox, katie brown, and jonathan chastain the differences. We have new and used copies available, in 7 editions. First impressions are importantso start with a good one. The first weeks of school is the most critical time for establishing effective classroom management for the rest of the year. The questions and uncertainty that new teachers bring to school require far more than an orientation meeting, a mentor in the building, and a written copy of the schools discipline policy. Rosemary, he authored the first days of school, a bestselling book for teachers. I have obtained great ideas and strategies, priceless advice, valuable insight and inspiration. Harry wong, the first days of school the religion teacher.
Wong has over 35 years experience in classroom teaching. One of the greatest gifts a caring teacher can contribute to children is to help them. The 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. I believe every teacher and catechist should read this book before beginning a new year. 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. Wong has received many awards, including the outstanding. Effective teachers have a classroom management plan ready on the first day of school to structure and organize the classroom. Profits from the sale of the book fund the first days of school foundation. Wong columnists harry and rosemary wong on developing a classroom management plan and sharing it with students on the first day of school. Have your name and the subject you teach on the door be at the. Wongs book the first days of school is available at. Wong publications involved with charitable organizations i. A third edition of the first days of school has been released and includes an added bonus, an enhanced cd featuring harry wong.
Wong has authored more than 30 publications, including the bestseller the first days of school. The book includes a new 60minute dvd, you have changed my life, that validates the crucial role teachers play in students lives. Harry wongs first days of school by shannon trentham on prezi. The first days of school can make or break you based on what teacher does or does not do, a teacher will either have or not have an effective classroom for the rest of the year. The classroom management book fastforwards through theory and shows reallife procedures that you can actually use. About this title may belong to another edition of this title. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. 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. Jul 14, 2014 you will either win or lose your class on the first days of school. Understand why so often our first things arent first emilys first 100 days of school the first days of school. A reflection of the book, the first days of school, by harry k. Too often teachers report they are given a copy of the first days of school, only to be left. Wong marjanyou are making a difference in the lives of students and in the world.
The ineffective teacher begins the first day of school attempting to teach a subject or do a fun activity and spends the rest of the school year running after the students. See more ideas about harry wong, first day of school and effective teaching. 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. Why positive expectations are important every time you act, you validate who you are. Harry recently published the 4th edition of the book this year. How to be an effective teacher 4th edition by harry k. How to be an effective teacher by harry k wong, rosemary t wong online at alibris. 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. This is the book i always turn to when beginning a new teaching position. It is also one of the very few reading through my bookshelves in 2010 books that i ve read recently. True, the strategies are mostly directed at elementary school teachers i dont have a classroom to set. Threestep approach to teaching classroom procedures. Theory overview no learning takes place when you discipline. The first days of school, is number one on the must read list for anyone who aspires to be a good teacher.
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. The 60day period begins on the email date of the access code. The salient points of the first days of school by harry wong introduction. The most important factor that must be established the very first week of school is consistency. The first days of school sets the stage for the strategy of procedures in the classroom. Wong publications paperback in english papcdr edition. So, as my 9th year of teaching gets underway, i pulled out my autographed copy of his book and commenced. 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. The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 100 countries, and in over 2,000 college classrooms. We are passing our savings on to you with a price reduction for the series. How to be an effective teacher the first days of school.
A first day of school checklist is a helpful tool to help teachers stay organized and prepare for a successful. Implementation guide for the first days of school harry k. Wong, rosemary tripi wong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. How well you begin school with an organized, consistent, and well managed classroom will determine your. Chapter 1 why you need to succeed on the first days of school.
Wong s book was an excellent resource for me when i was given a job description, a classroom, and little else. First day organizational checklist elementary classroom. A guide for teachers at any level shares ideas on classroom management and designing lessons for academic success. A great book but i found the classroom management book by the same author more helpful than this one. Diana browning wright, effective strategies for successful teaching see harry k. The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 120 countries, in. 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. The effective teacher video set presented by harry wong. The first days of school is written to help all teachers jump start and begin school successfully. Harry shum jr harry wong first days of school pdf download. He advocates classroom management and procedures over discipline. Harry wong characteristics of an effective teacher the. First days of school a reflection michelle lynns teacher. The wongs have a clear idea of what they want teachers to be.
Teaching, training of, vocational guidance, effective. 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. Wongs book was an excellent resource for me when i was given a job description, a classroom, and little else. Furthermore, the instructor has the right to modify the syllabus at any time during the course itself provided that 1 such changes do not increase expectations or requirements beyond a reasonable equivalent and 2 students are given ample notification. Harry wongs says there are seven things students want to know on the first day that we as teachers must be able to answer. In the introduction to their book, the wongs define the goal for their readers. He is best known for his roles as mike chang on the fox television series glee 20092015 for which he was nominated for four screen actors guild awards, winning once, and as magnus bane on the freeform television series. Harry and rosemary wong, authors of the first days of school, continue to drive home the point that detailed planning and procedures are essential. Harry wong shows what effective teachers do to increase student achievement.
The bestselling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 3. Implementation guide for the first days of school 3 as a facilitator, please refer to the gobe folders on pages 328 and 330 in the first days of school to see how some administrators have implemented the concepts from the book in their schools. The bestselling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 4 million copies sold. The three characteristics of an effective teacher are.
He lectures to educators and administrators around the world. He presents the research based information and techniques used by master teachers in an easy to implement format. You will either win or lose your class on the first days of school. Classroom management with harry and rosemary wong elearning purchase of this online product provides a limited, nontransferable license to online access for 60 days for a single user. This is the most requested book for what works in the classroom for teacher and student success. How to start the first day and every day students want to know who you are and the answers to these seven questions. With his wife, rosemary, he authored the first days of school, a bestselling book for teachers. Wong publications the first day of school edition book. The effective teacher spends much of the first week of school teaching students to follow classroom procedures to organize the classroom for engagement and learning. The wongs have written the first days of school, the bestselling book ever in education.