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Loading... The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher (original 1991; edition 1991)by Harry K. Wong
Work InformationThe First Days of School by Harry K. Wong (1991)
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Eh. While Wong makes a lot of lucid points about what it takes to be a successful teacher, I found his self-aggrandizing writing style and veiled condescension grating. He reiterates the importance of professionalism as a teacher, but then writes a book whose layout looks like it was designed for five year olds. Teachers aren't idiots, Harry. You can write a book that isn't larded with cliches and ridiculous clip art, and people will read it. ( ) When I taught in Utah, this was required reading before the 1st day. I remember certain parts of it giving me focus and direction. After a really rough 1st year back after grad school, I pulled this out again and re-read it. Much of it is second nature to me at this point--which is great--but there were some things that I'd been forgetting to do. It was nice to be reminded. This next year should be better for many reasons, including that I re-read this book. If you ever know anyone who is going to be a teacher, this is a perfect, perfect gift. Every few years I like to re-read this book. It really renews my passion for teaching. It's a great reminder of why I use certain practices as well as reminds me of practices I may have forgotten. I received this book as a graduation present from college for my first year of teaching, but twelve years later I still find it practical and useful. I especially appreciated the epilogue and love its comment that our children are becoming an endangered species". Unfortunately that is so true. I do think it might be time to get an updated edition though. It is a few years old." no reviews | add a review
Offers advice on how to become an effective teacher through the development of three characteristics--positive expectations, classroom management, and lesson mastery--and discusses the need for teachers to continue in personal learning and growth to become a professional educator. No library descriptions found.
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)371.1020973Social sciences Education Teachers, Methods, and Discipline Teachers; Teaching personnel; Professors, masters instructors Personal influenceLC ClassificationRatingAverage:
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