Nine key Concepts from Harry and Rosemary Wong's book,
The First Days of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher.
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1 - The First Days Are Crucial
1 - The First Days Are Crucial
The first few days of school set the tone for the entire year. Effective teachers use this time to
The first few days of school set the tone for the entire year. Effective teachers use this time to
establish routines,
build relationships, and
create a positive classroom environment.
2 - Three Characteristics of Effective Teachers
2 - Three Characteristics of Effective Teachers
Classroom Management: Teachers should establish clear procedures and routines to manage their classrooms effectively.
Positive Expectations: Teachers with high expectations for their students' success can significantly impact student achievement.
Lesson Mastery: Teachers should design lessons that help students achieve mastery of the subject matter.
3 - Proactive Teaching
3 - Proactive Teaching
Teachers should plan and prepare for success by implementing routines and procedures that prevent behavior issues rather than reacting to them after they occur.
Teachers should plan and prepare for success by implementing routines and procedures that prevent behavior issues rather than reacting to them after they occur.
4 - Building Relationships
4 - Building Relationships
Teachers should take the time to get to know their students personally, learn about their interests, and understand their individual needs. This helps to create a positive and supportive classroom environment.
Teachers should take the time to get to know their students personally, learn about their interests, and understand their individual needs. This helps to create a positive and supportive classroom environment.
5 - Dress for Success
5 - Dress for Success
Teachers should dress professionally to model success and create a positive impression on their students.
Teachers should dress professionally to model success and create a positive impression on their students.
6 - Effective Classroom Management
6 - Effective Classroom Management
Greet Students at the Door: Teachers should greet each student at the door to establish a positive connection and set the tone for the day.
Greet Students at the Door: Teachers should greet each student at the door to establish a positive connection and set the tone for the day.
Establish Clear Procedures: Teachers should clearly communicate and rehearse classroom procedures to ensure students understand what is expected of them.
Establish Clear Procedures: Teachers should clearly communicate and rehearse classroom procedures to ensure students understand what is expected of them.
Use Time Effectively: Teachers should plan their lessons to maximize instructional time and minimize disruptions.
Use Time Effectively: Teachers should plan their lessons to maximize instructional time and minimize disruptions.
7 - Creating a Supportive Environment
7 - Creating a Supportive Environment
Teachers should strive to create a supportive community of learners where students feel valued, respected, and encouraged to succeed.
Teachers should strive to create a supportive community of learners where students feel valued, respected, and encouraged to succeed.
8 - The Four Stages of Teaching
8 - The Four Stages of Teaching
Fantasy: New teachers often believe that being a friend to their students is enough to be successful.
Fantasy: New teachers often believe that being a friend to their students is enough to be successful.
Survival: Teachers may rely on ineffective practices just to get through the day.
Survival: Teachers may rely on ineffective practices just to get through the day.
Mastery: Effective teachers employ proven practices, manage their classrooms well, and have high expectations for their students.
Mastery: Effective teachers employ proven practices, manage their classrooms well, and have high expectations for their students.
Impact: Teachers at this stage make a profound difference in students' lives, using highly effective practices and becoming transformative educators. Former students often return years later to express gratitude.
Impact: Teachers at this stage make a profound difference in students' lives, using highly effective practices and becoming transformative educators. Former students often return years later to express gratitude.
The ultimate goal is for teachers to progress quickly through these stages, reaching mastery and impact. Reflecting on these stages can help educators continually improve their practice.
The ultimate goal is for teachers to progress quickly through these stages, reaching mastery and impact. Reflecting on these stages can help educators continually improve their practice.
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