The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher - Book and CD / Edition 3

by Harry K. Wong, Rosemary T. Wong

Overview

Hands down, by far, the best selling book in education. With over 2.2 million copies sold, it continues to be at the top of the chart. The revised and updated Version Three of The First Days of School is now available with a value added enhanced CD. The CD features Harry Wong, the most sought-after speaker in education on an audio and a video track. His message, Never Cease to Learn, is one that will inspire all educators.

The First Days of School is for new and veteran teachers, from kindergarten to college instructors. The graphic layout, with 297 photos and illustrations, is partnered with text that flows silken smooth. You will learn about classroom management, teaching for mastery and to standards, and creating positive expectations. The First Days of School will help you to become an even more effective teacher.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780962936067
Publisher:	Wong, Harry K. Publications
Publication date:	08/12/2004
Edition description:	Book and Enhanced CD
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	7.98(w) x 10.02(h) x 0.78(d)

Table of Contents

	Overview	ii
	Dedication	iii
	A Magnificent Future Awaits You	iv
	That Noble Title Teacher	vi
	Units	vii
	Use of This Book	x
	Need for This Book	xii
A	Basic Understandings--The Teacher: The successful teacher must know and practice the three characteristics of an effective teacher
1.	Why You Need to Succeed on the First Days of School	3
2.	What Is an Effective Teacher?	9
3.	How You Can Be a Happy First-Year Teacher	13
4.	How You Can Be an Effective Veteran Teacher	21
5.	Why You Should Use Proven Research-Based Practices	27
B	First Characteristic--Positive Expectations: The effective teacher has positive expectations for student success
6.	Why Positive Expectations Are Important	35
7.	How to Help All Students Succeed	45
8.	How to Dress for Success	51
9.	How to Invite Students to Learn	61
10.	How to Increase Positive Student Behavior	69
C	Second Characteristic--Classroom Management: The effective teacher is an extremely good classroom manager
11.	How to Have a Well-Managed Classroom	83
12.	How to Have Your Classroom Ready	91
13.	How to Introduce Yourself to Your Class	101
14.	How to Arrange and Assign Seating	113
15.	How to Post Your Assignments	121
16.	When and How to Take Roll	127
17.	How to Maintain an Effective Grade Record Book	133
18.	How to Have an Effective Discipline Plan--Part 1: Rules	141
19.	How to Have an Effective Discipline Plan--Part 2: Consequences and Rewards	151
20.	How to Have Students Follow Classroom Procedures	167
D	Third Characteristic--Lesson Mastery: The effective teacher knows how to design lessons to help students reach mastery
21.	How to Increase Student Learning and Achievement	197
22.	How to Get Your Students to Do Their Assignments	209
23.	How to Get Your Students to Pass Their Tests	229
24.	How to Get Your Students to Work Cooperatively	245
E	Future Understandings--The Professional: The teacher who constantly learns and grows becomes a professional educator
25.	How to Achieve Happiness and Success as a Teacher	271
26.	How You Can Become a Professional Educator	293
	Epilogue	313
	Index	325
	Never Cease to Learn	338