I can still remember the first time i watched his video. First impressions are importantso start with a good one. 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. The first days of school, 4th edition ebook over 4 million copies have been sold of the preeminent book on classroom management. First day of school first day celebrations school, parents, community. How to be an effective teacher was a phenomenon when it originally hit the shelves back in the 90s. 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 is what everyone has been waiting for. The wellmanaged classroom 1 waterford teachers centre. His teachings stress the importance of the first five minutes in a classroom, the first day of school, and the first two. Chapter 1 why you need to succeed on the first days of school. Visit our new k12 student library the first days of school 6 editions by harry k. The first days of school, 4th edition ebook over 4 million copies have been sold of the preeminent book on classroom management and teaching for lesson achievement.
Wong, the most sought after speaker on teacher effectiveness. What you do on the first day of school will determine your success for the rest of the year. Rosemary t wong used by new and veteran teachers, college instructors, and administrators, this is a beautifully designed book on classroom management, student achievement, and. 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. The classroom management book fastforwards through theory and shows reallife procedures that you can actually use.
The 4th edition is sold out and out of print, but is still available in digital ebook. Students must know from the first day of school how they are expected to behave and work in the classroom. Gettingtoknowyou activities for the first days of school. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book. The 4th edition is sold out and out of print, but is still available in digital ebook format.
Wong is an awardwinning teacher and new teacher advocate. School wide announcements visitor in the classroom teacher out of the classroom. Harry wong characteristics of an effective teacher the busy. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This video was previously only available as a dvd included with the purchase of the first days of school, 4th edition. It is filled with costfree examples for immediate use. I think just about every new teacher was required to read it at least once. The first days of school will both motivate and encourage you for the new school year ahead. How to be an effective teacher paperback november 1, 1997 by harry k. What do teachers think of harry k wongs book, the first days. Wong chapter 20 summary scott mcfarland wong summary chapter 20 5 november 2007 procedures not discipline the key to success harry wong says that.
Harry wongs says there are seven things students want to know on the first day that we as teachers must be able to answer. The first days of school sets the stage for the strategy of procedures in the classroom. I checked it out from the library right after i began teachingmaybe 10 years ago. I read the first days of school last year before becoming a firstyear high.
Harry recently published the 4th edition of the book this year. Comparison and contrast of harry wong and fred jones. 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. His students have won more than 200 awards for academic excellence. To do this, they have formed their own publishing company, of which rosemary is the ceo. Seven things students want to know the first day of school. Author of intelligent databases, ideas and investigation in science, dynamic tension, ideas and investigations in science. You will either win or lose your class on the first days of school. This posting offers a comparison and contrast of harry wong s the first days of school and fred jones tools for teaching in it also answers the following questions. 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. A great book but i found the classroom management book by the same author more helpful than this one.
Dynamic tension by harry wong 2 editions first published in 1980 not in library. How to be an effective teacher has sold over 750,000 copies to prospective, new, and veteran teachers. How to be an effective teacher, by harry and rosemary wong, is a must read. Wong, rosemary tripi wong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Rosemary t wong used by new and veteran teachers, college instructors, and administrators, this is a beautifully designed book on classroom management, student achievement, and teacher effectiveness.
Supplement with other material and texts and you have the perfect beginning teachers library. 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. 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. One of the greatest gifts a caring teacher can contribute to children is to help them. Harry wongs book is practical, sometimes funny and inspiring from beginning to end. 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. Teacher induction program harry wong article summaries. We are excited to announce the release of the new 5th edition of the first days of school. The epub free library service executes searching for the ebook the first days of school to provide you with the opportunity to download it for free. Getting materials without disturbing others handing out playground materials moving about room going to library or career center walking in hallways as a group. See more ideas about harry wong, first day of school and effective teaching. Harry wong characteristics of an effective teacher the. Wong is an author, a speaker, and a publisher on the subject of education. What do teachers think of harry k wongs book, the first.
American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. Wong is a firm believer in the power of beginnings. This bible for all teachers helps you to practice the three characteristics of an effective teacher. Classroom management, lesson achievement, and positive expectations. Shannon trentham, sarah beth maddox, katie brown, and jonathan chastain the differences.
First day organizational checklist elementary classroom. 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. A first day of school checklist is a helpful tool to help teachers stay organized and prepare for a successful school year. Wong has over 35 years experience in classroom teaching. Wong publications 3rd edition, paperback, 338 pages. Have your name and the subject you teach on the door be at the. Wong, the first days of school, for more procedures and suggested strategies. 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. According to the book, the first days of school by harry k. Wong 2009, people who are not organized send a loud message that they are not ready to teach p.
Jessica bee danni karas kiana kerns regina schneider elaine segner. Harry wong s book is practical, sometimes funny and inspiring from beginning to end. Wong go to the editions section to read or download ebooks. Harry wong, the first days of school the religion teacher. The first days of school, 4th edition ebook harry k. Software sites tucows software library shareware cdroms software capsules. How to be an effective teacher by wong et al at over 30 bookstores.
Wong chapter 20 summary scott mcfarland wong summary. Every august, i pull the book out and skim it again just using it as a reference. My wife holds our copy of the first days of school in her classroom. Whether youre a nervous neophyte facing your first day of school or a skilled. Threestep approach to teaching classroom procedures. Harry shum jr harry wong first days of school pdf download. Wong, 1997, suggests that we shake every students hand. To be an effective teacher, by harry and rosemary wong, is a must read. She also focuses on building a classroom library of highinterest books, and above all on modeling appropriate and authentic reading behaviors. My procedural teaching checklist procedures in movement to rehearse with students. Wong is an educator, educational speaker and author. How to be an effective teacher with cd paperback published january 1st 2009 by harry k.
Limited quantities of firesale 4th edition books are available. The key to success harry wong says that chapter 20 is the most important chapter in the. Harry and rosemary wong are committed to developing effective teachers, one teacher at a time. Biology, ideas and investigations in science, ideas and investigations in science, ideas and investigations in. Dont bother having the learning center, classroom library, or resource center complete. Read this months column, and learn how teaching procedures teaches your student what you expect. The three characteristics of an effective teacher are. With his wife, rosemary, he authored the first days of school, a bestselling book for teachers. Aug 31, 2008 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published.
Harry wongs first days of school by shannon trentham on prezi. Harry is a native of san francisco and is arguably the most soughtafter motivational speaker in education today having given some 3000 presentations to over a million people. Wong marjanyou are making a difference in the lives of students and in the world. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. This 20 slide script, animated, and fully editable will have you ready to go your first day of school. Wong is an educator, an acknowledged expert on instructional methods, and a bestselling author. Establishing procedures beginning with the first day of school will set you up for a smooth school year. I make eye contact with each student, and without disrupting the flow as they walk in the room, i may touch one on the shoulder, pat another on the back, shake hands, or exchange a high five. The 60day period begins on the email date of the access code.
It is an exhaustive extension of unit c on classroom management in the first days of school. The classroom management book fastforwards through theory and. How to be an effective teacher the first days of school. We are building a resource library of procedures in action in the classroom. Use the first day of school script contained within the article to develop or hone your own first day of school script. 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 pk wdvd 4th edition by harry wong at over 30 bookstores. The 60 day period begins on the email date of the access code.