The first days of school is an essential handbook full of researchbased ideas, tips, guidelines and techniques for being an effective teacher. From how to greet students first thing in the morning to getting the most valuable information from them at the end of the period, phoning home, parent teacher interviews, and a variety of ways to set up your classroom, it covered all of the. I was recently asked to read and summarize the first days of school by harry wong. Wong, rosemary tripi wong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Wong is an author, a speaker, and a publisher on the subject of education. Wong has over 35 years experience in classroom teaching. Over 4 million copies have been sold of the preeminent book on classroom management and teaching for lesson. How to be an effective teacher was a phenomenon when it originally hit the shelves back in the 90s. That foundation has built and funds the 250 student wong mean reth learning academy in the jungles of cambodia. This is the most requested book for what works in the classroom for teacher and student success. What do teachers think of harry k wongs book, the first. The three characteristics of an effective teacher are. 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. This bible for all teachers helps you to practice the three characteristics of an effective teacher.
The 4th edition of the first days of school is now out of print. Each chapter of the book is treated individually, allowing the leader to focus on areas of need. The first days of school, 5th edition the 5th edition has just been released. How to be an effective teacher, was selfpublished and designed to look like an automobiles manual. The first days of school, 4th edition books effective. How to increase positive student behavior humans have a success instinct two kinds. How to be an effective teacher, by harry and rosemary wong, is a must read. Classroom management, lesson achievement, and positive expectations. We are working on creating additional versions of the book as well, including a kindle and brytewave version. Gettingtoknowyou activities for the first days of school. The first days of school, is number one on the must read list for anyone who aspires to be a good teacher. Wong and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Classroom management according to harry wongs the first.
Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. The first days of school sets the stage for the strategy of procedures in the classroom. Harry wong characteristics of an effective teacher the. Having numerous ideas, techniques, and skills can help you improve your performance as a teacher. The book is separated into six sections that purport to create effective teacherleaders through focus on objectives and student learning. Wong has received many awards, including the outstanding. Over 4 million copies have been sold of the preeminent book on classroom management and teaching for lesson achievement. A sample schedule of the first three days of school in my fourth or fifth grade classroom.
The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 100 countries, and in over 2,000 college classrooms. The salient points of the first days of school by harry wong. Using the first days of school featuring chelonnda seroyer. Harry wong on classroom management, discipline, behaviour. Rosemary, he authored the first days of school, a bestselling book for teachers. The book includes a new 60minute dvd, you have changed my life, that validates the crucial role teachers play in students lives. 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. Sold by martin1 products and ships from amazon fulfillment. The first days of school, 5th edition books effective. A great book but i found the classroom management book by the same author more helpful than this one. A reflection of the book, the first days of school, by harry k. That foundation has built and funds the 250 student wong mean reth learning. Wong, rosemary t paperback available at half price books. 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.
I think just about every new teacher was required to read it at least once. Wong publications involved with charitable organizations i. The first days of school the bestselling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 3. 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.
Harry and rosemary wong met at a teachers conference in dallas in 1976. How to be an effective teacher with cd paperback published january 1st 2009 by harry k. A third edition of the first days of school has been released and includes an added bonus, an. With his wife, rosemary, he authored the first days of school, a bestselling book for teachers. How to be an effective teacher revised by wong, harry k. Classroom management according to harry wongs the first days of school the following information is taken from wongs book. The audiobook 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. 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. Wong 4th edition textbook only, paperback by harry k. The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 120 countries, in over 2,163 college classrooms, and has been translated into 9 languages. Teaching, training of, vocational guidance, effective.
We have paired with this vendor to offer the ebook to our customers. Nothing was working until i devoured the first days of school book, and within a few years, i was teacheroftheyear. The result of helping people has been our greatest inspiration. So, as my 9th year of teaching gets underway, i pulled out my autographed copy of his book and commenced. 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. I have obtained great ideas and strategies, priceless advice, valuable insight and inspiration. Be sure to check out the book, the first days of school by harry wong. Why positive expectations are important every time you act, you validate who you are. His students have won more than 200 awards for academic excellence.
This book addresses all of the questions i had at the very beginning of the first few days of school. I hope this overview of the first days of school really helps you with planning your first days of school. To be an effective teacher, by harry and rosemary wong, is a must read. 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. The new 5th edition will help you develop and sharpen your skills as an effective teacher. The first days of school 4th edition, kindle edition by harry k. Listen as i interview harry wong on classroom manage. 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. Going beyond content for the 4th edition can be found here. Profits from the sale of the book fund the first days of school foundation. Educ482 presentation on harry and rosemary wongs book the first days of school.
Ppt harry wong powerpoint presentation free to view. How to be an effective teacher was first published in 2001 and was cowritten by wongs wife rosemary t. The wongs have a clear idea of what they want teachers to be. The first days of school quotes showing 19 of 9 you can accomplish anything with students if you set high expectations for behavior and performance by which you yourself abide. Harry shum jr harry wong first days of school pdf download. Limited quantities of 4th edition firesale books are available. Wong publications 3rd edition, paperback, 338 pages. Wong marjanyou are making a difference in the lives of students and in the world. Please see the new 5th edition for updates made to this bestselling book. The bestselling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 4 million copies sold. 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 classroom management book fastforwards through theory and shows reallife procedures that you can actually use. The book whisperer by donalyn miller the first days of school by harry k.
Whether youre a nervous neophyte facing your first day of school or a skilled. We are excited to announce the release of the new 5th edition of the first days of school. The wellmanaged classroom 1 waterford teachers centre. The wongs have written the first days of school, the bestselling book ever in education. The bestselling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with. The bestselling book ever on classroom management and te. The book focuses on preparing for the first days of school but also serves as a resource for effective teaching all year long. 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.
About this title may belong to another edition of this title. 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 5th edition of the first days of school is also available in digital format. How to be an effective teacher has sold over 750,000 copies to prospective, new, and veteran teachers. How to be an effective teacher book and cd 3rd edition 9780962936067 by harry k. 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. He lectures to educators and administrators around the world.
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