Wong is an awardwinning teacher and new teacher advocate. 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. The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 100 countries, and in over 2,000 college classrooms. So, as my 9th year of teaching gets underway, i pulled out my autographed copy of his book and commenced. 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. I see that a lot of you think that the teacher in this video seems a bit too controlling. The third edition of the first days of school includes an added bonus, an enhanced cd featuring harry wong. In september, the day before my very first day of school, i inhaled this book and changed the plans for my first day entirely. A third edition of the first days of school has been released and includes an added bonus, an enhanced cd featuring harry wong. Harry wong, the first days of school the religion teacher. How to be an effective teacher and new teacher induction, as well as a variety of cdaudio and dvdformat resources for teachers. How to be an effective teacher the first days of school. If you have discipline problems, harry wong would suggest it is largely due to lack of established procedures and routines that must be taught and then rehearsed. The bestselling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 3.
The wellmanaged classroom 1 waterford teachers centre. Delight in her stories of professional growth and discovery. Books by language additional collections tamuevanslibraryol tamumedicalscienceslibraryol occidentalcollegelibraryol harvardlibraryol randolphmaconcollegeol featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. That foundation has built and funds the 250 student wong mean reth learning academy in the jungles of cambodia. How to be an effective teacher was a phenomenon when it originally hit the shelves back in the 90s. What do teachers think of harry k wongs book, the first.
Profits from the sale of the book fund the first days of school foundation. The first days of school and millions of other books are available for instant access. This video was previously only available as a dvd included with the purchase of the first days of school, 4th edition. Wong are coauthors of the bestselling book the first days of school. The wongs have written the first days of school, the bestselling book ever in education. Silver bullet page 42 she stopped the video frequently. From how to greet students first thing in the morning to getting the most. For a list of all references to harry wongs interview, please go to. Wong marjanyou are making a difference in the lives of students and in the world. Used video tapes to analyze teacher and student behavior.
The most widely used series for training teachers has a suggested guide for implementing the concepts from each video. First days of school with cd rev edition 9780962936067. It is filled with costfree examples for immediate use. I have obtained great ideas and strategies, priceless advice, valuable insight and inspiration. Used by new and veteran teachers, college instructors, and administrators, this is a beautifully designed book on classroom management. Wong is an author, a speaker, and a publisher on the subject of education. 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.
The 60day period begins on the email date of the access code. If you have a video of yourself teaching a procedure to your class or a video of. A listing of the correlated pages in the book, the first days of school. Educ482 presentation on harry and rosemary wong s book the first days of school. The first days of school will both motivate and encourage you for the new school year ahead. Ineffective teachers will teach out of a book, follow a program, or complain about the culture or the neighborhood of the students. The three characteristics of an effective teacher are. Over 4 million copies have been sold of the preeminent book on classroom management and teaching for lesson. Gettingtoknowyou activities for the first days of school. 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. Harry wong s book is practical, sometimes funny and inspiring from beginning to end. Chelonnda seroyer began her educational career as a high school english teacher in madison, alabama. At the end of her first year of teaching she was awarded the bob jones first year patriot award. What you do on the first day of school will determine your success for the rest of the year.
Wong s most popular book is the first days of school. How to increase positive student behavior humans have a success instinct two kinds. Each chapter of the book is treated individually, allowing the leader to focus on areas of need. Wong has over 35 years experience in classroom teaching.
This can be done in many different ways and suggestions are made in the book, the first days of school, or the video series, the effective teacher. Chelonnda seroyer the bestselling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 3. Wong, rosemary tripi wong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A onesentence statement stating the purpose of the video. You will either win or lose your class on the first days of school. With his wife, rosemary, he authored the first days of school, a bestselling book for teachers. The first days of school, is number one on the must read list for anyone who aspires to be a good teacher.
Used by new and veteran teachers, college instructors, and administrators, this is a beautifully designed book. Harry wongs book is practical, sometimes funny and inspiring from beginning to end. 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. Harry recently published the 4th edition of the book this year. Hands down, by far, the best selling book in education. Shannon trentham, sarah beth maddox, katie brown, and jonathan chastain the differences.
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 wongs first days of school by shannon trentham on prezi. Video of a whole class period using harry wongs first days. Harry wong characteristics of an effective teacher the busy. Wong s book, the first days of school, as an instruction manual to set up her classroom. 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. 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.
Aug 21, 2009 harry wongs says there are seven things students want to know on the first day that we as teachers must be able to answer. Effective teachers have a classroom management plan ready on the first day of school to structure and organize the classroom. How to be an effective teacher has sold over 750,000 copies to prospective, new, and veteran teachers. 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. The revised and updated version three of the first days of school is now available with a value added enhanced cd.
I purchased this book shortly after graduating from an education program while looking for a job. Wong has received many awards, including the outstanding. The bestselling book ever on classroom management and te. While it is most effective to establish routines during the first days of school, if you havent better to establish routines in the middle of the year as opposed to not at all. The book whisperer by donalyn miller the first days of school by harry k. According to harry and rosemary wong in their book the first days of school, teachers can learn to be more effective. 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. It is enhanced by an outstanding video and online support. The first days of school sets the stage for the strategy of procedures in the classroom. 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. Effective teachers spend the first two weeks teaching students to be in control of their own actions in a consistent classroom environment. How to be an effective teacher, harry k wong publication 285 copy quote it is the teacher what the teacher knows and can do that is the most significant factor in student achievement. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Ppt harry wong powerpoint presentation free to view. Thus, when you greet your students at the door on the first day of school, you might want to assign the seating for that day immediately. This book addresses all of the questions i had at the very beginning of the first few days of school. Wong is an educator, educational speaker and author. Chelonnda shares the procedures she uses in her first day of school script in the video. Why positive expectations are important every time you act, you validate who you are.
Im in my thirty first year as a high school science teacher and for the last nine years i have used this invaluable resource as a guide. The salient points of the first days of school by harry wong. How to be an effective teacher on the first days of school part 1 simple secrets. The series still contains 8 dvds, a copy of the first days of school book. 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.
How to be an effective teacher, by harry and rosemary wong, is a must read. Here is my take on his book the first days of school. He lectures to educators and administrators around the world. 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. A great book but i found the classroom management book by the same author more helpful than this one. Seven things students want to know the first day of school. The book walks a teacher, either novice or veteran, through structuring and. At the end of her first year of teaching she was awarded the bob jones first. See if you can identify the ideas that the wongs promote in their book. His students have won more than 200 awards for academic excellence. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. The first days of school, 5th edition the 5th edition has just been released. The classroom management book fastforwards through theory and shows reallife procedures that you can actually use.
Wongs book, the first days of school, as an instruction manual to set up her classroom. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. I think just about every new teacher was required to read it at least once. See how she applies the classroom management techniques from the book. Threestep approach to teaching classroom procedures. How to be an effective teacher on the first days of school part 1. Over 4 million copies have been sold of the preeminent book on classroom management and teaching for lesson achievement. 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. Wong columnists harry and rosemary wong on developing a classroom management plan and sharing it with students on the first day of school. Harry wong on classroom management, discipline, behaviour. I can still remember the first time i watched his video. The first days of school will both motivate and encourage you for the new school. How to be an effective teacher, 4th edition by harry k.
Wong, the most sought after speaker on teacher effectiveness, provides. One of the greatest gifts a caring teacher can contribute to children is to help them. How to be an effective teacher book and cd 3rd edition harry. Students like wellmanaged classes because no one yells at them, and learning takes place. This is the most requested book for what works in the classroom for teacher and student success. Harry wong characteristics of an effective teacher the. First impressions are importantso start with a good one. I was recently asked to read and summarize the first days of school by harry wong. The most important factor that must be established the very first week of school is consistency. Every august, i pull the book out and skim it again just using it as a reference.
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