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The First Days Of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher (Book and CD) 3rd Edition (original 1991; edition 2004)

by Harry K. Wong (Author)

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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.
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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. ( )
  jonbrammer | Jul 1, 2023 |
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. ( )
  ms_rowse | Jan 1, 2022 |
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." ( )
  jguidry | May 31, 2016 |
I really recommend reading this before, BEFORE, you teach anything (including adults). ( )
  engpunk77 | Aug 10, 2015 |
Recommended by several friends and my mother, I'm finding this book a very succinct and quick guide to really simple and easy success tools. Me gusta! ( )
  benuathanasia | Jul 15, 2015 |
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Wong, Rosemary T.main authorall editionsconfirmed
Emmer, Bruce F.Editorsecondary authorall editionsconfirmed
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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.

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This is the most requested book for what works in the classroom for teacher and student success. It's an education staple for preparing effective teachers at all grade levels, pre-K through college, in all content areas. With the release of the 5th edition, it s now bigger, better, and bolder. 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. Now in a portrait format, the 5th edition includes a new, 54-minute DVD, You Have Changed My Life, with accomplished actor and singer William Martinez. Through story, song, and American Sign Language, he shares the transformational moment when a teacher realized his potential. His story affirms that teachers ARE the difference in the lives of their students. The 5th edition includes updated research, more examples and stories, and an updated Lesson Mastery unit introducing an easy-to-implement Learning Triangle. The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 120 countries, and in over 2,163 college classrooms, and has been translated into 9 languages. This is the best-selling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 4 million copies sold. It's practical, yet inspiring. But most important, it works!
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