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The First Days Of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher (Paperback)
by Harry K. Wong , Rosemary T. Wong
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This is the book you need to read before stepping into a classroom - a perfect book for the new teacher. |
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Author: Harry K. Wong , Rosemary T. Wong
Publisher: Harry K. Wong Publications; Pap/Cdr edition (July 2004)
Pub. in: July, 2004
ISBN: 0962936065
Pages: 352
Measurements: 10 x 8 x 0.7 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA00972
Other information: ISBN-13: 978-0962936067
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- Awards & Credential -
It ranks the #851 in Books and #1 in professional developmentout of millions on Amazon.com.
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If you are starting your career as a teacher, are a seasoned teacher wanting to revisit the basics, or know a teacher about to enter the field, this book is a must have for their personal library. The book has a lot of great ideas in it and well laid out plans for things such as classroom management, discipline and motivation. The book discusses the importance of procedures, how to establish logical procedures, and how to logically reinforce those procedures when not followed. This book has step-by-step instructions on how to be a teacher. What to do and when to do it, along with instructions on what to wear and what to say.
Using ideas from this resource concerning classroom management, lesson mastery, professionalism, positive expectations, et cetera, a teacher can formulate his/her own style to make themselves a much better, more effective professional educator. Dr. Wong's book applies to all teachers - rookies, veterans, elementary, middle school, and high school - alike. It provides a multitude of "time-tested" practical ideas, strategies and techniques which will make your teaching more effective, fun, exciting, meaningful, relevant, enjoyable, rewarding and successful.
Admittedly, classroom management and discipline is as much an art as science, Harry Wong provides the science portion, experience through successes and failures is the only way to master the art portion. With this book, you can begin that journey with steps in a logical direction.
- From quoting Arthur D. Vlahon and Stephen Blank
Target readers:
Teachers especially rookies
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"Our company is focused on making a difference in the teaching profession and ultimately the children that they serve. We bring dignity to the teaching profession with the content and quality of the materials we produce. We deliver these materials to you by exceeding your expectations in delivery of service and product. Everyone at our business is exceedingly courteous and efficient. We strive to make a simple phone call to us the highlight of your day.
Harry and Rosemary Wong are the owners of the publications company. They chose to take a risk so they could have sole control over how they wanted their materials to look and be presented. They also wanted to control the price of their products so that as many educators as possible could benefit from their materials.
The employees of Harry K. Wong Publications, Inc. consider themselves part of Harry and Rosemary’s family and bring to their positions dedication and commitment to making a difference for teachers and children. "
- From quoting http://www.harrywong.com
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From the publisher
Over 3 million copies have been sold of the preeminent book on classroom management and teaching for lesson achievement. The book walks a teacher, either novice or veteran, through the most effective ways to begin a school year and continue to become an effective teacher. This is the most basic book on how to teach. Every teacher and administrator needs to have a copy.
The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 65 countries, and in over 1000 college classrooms. It works and it s inspiring.
Included in this 3rd edition is a free 38 minute Enhanced CD, Never Cease to Learn. This bonus CD features Harry Wong with a special introduction by Rosemary Wong. The motivational message delivered is one all educators must hear and see.
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-10-17 00:00>
Dr. Wong's book is aimed at ALL teachers in schools public and private, grades K-12. I've used the book (and the complementary videos) with middle and high school teachers in our PAROCHIAL school. Those teachers who have implemented even a few of the books' suggestions have enjoyed significantly fewer student problems than those who just sail along doing the same, tired old things in the same, tired old ways. As for examples of classroom rules, they're THERE in black and white. I fail to see the problem.
I have been an educator for over 20 years and have been using Dr. Wong's book for the past six. How I wish I'd had it for the fourteen years previous!
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A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-10-17 00:00>
This book has shown me, a first-year teacher, the most effective ways to budget my time, energy and resources. There are so many valuable examples and suggestions for behavior management, procedures, setting rules, and overall ways to be a highly successful teacher. This selection goes beyond theory and actually shows the reader a path to take in order to be the kind of teacher that makes a positive impact on the lives of children, parents, and collegues alike. Reading this book decreased my anxiety in the few weeks before my first teaching experience, simply because it helped me realize exactly what I wanted my classroom to become. I highly suggest this to any teacher, new or veteran, as a refresher course in why we have chosen this career and how to be our best! |
A reader (MSL quote), USA
<2007-10-17 00:00>
The First Days of School are a recommended read for any teacher from beginner to veteran. Harry and Rosemary Wong detail some invaluable techniques for creating lesson plans and reevaluating your teaching technique. Regrettably, the section on classroom management is geared for elementary, and quite possibly middle school, as opposed to high school. Although, they detail how to create a classroom procedures, which is helpful for all ages, I found the techniques they suggest for classroom management (such as ringing a bell, using finger gestures, and hands up to get attention) were too elementray for the high school students. I tried each procedure but found students had a hard time remembering and respecting these concepts. They even threw out my bell one day when I was absent. They found these techniques treated them like they 'were in kindergarten.' There are many invaluable tools in this book for all teachers, I refer back to it constantly, but I do not recommend it to high school teachers exclusively looking for help with classroom management skills. |
JMack (MSL quote), USA
<2007-10-17 00:00>
As a teacher with a number of years under my belt, I saw bits and pieces of Harry Wong's videos at various teacher workshops. I purchased his book to read over the course of last summer. I implemented several of his ideas into my classroom and I must admit that I am a vastly improved teacher. You do not have to be a first year teacher to benefit from this book. Particularly, Wong's ideas about classroom management have made me see things in the classroom that no methods course has made me see. To top it off, Wong adds his characteristic wit to his wisdom. It has come to my attention that many schools are now using this book as the textbook for introductory teaching courses. It is much better than the textbook I had. A must read for all teachers! |
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