Book ReviewBook Review

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Book ReviewBook Review

for EDEE3380for EDEE3380Dana NormanDana Norman

Wong, H.K. & Wong, R.T (2004)Wong, H.K. & Wong, R.T (2004).The .The

First Days of School: How to be an First Days of School: How to be an

effective teacher.effective teacher. Harry K. Wong Harry K. Wong

Publications.Publications.

10 Things I Learned1. Education is not teaching people things they don’t know. But

teaching behaviors they don’t currently practice.2. 3 Characteristics of an effective teacher. Positive expectations,

classroom management, lesson mastery.3. The effective teacher dresses appropriately as a professional

educator to model success.4. Invitational versus disinvitational education5. A well-managed classroom is a task-oriented and predictable

environment6. The successful teacher is ready – in many different areas7. How to call the home, with an action plan already discussed with

the student8. Of the four kinds of learning time, only academic learning time

has a direct correlation with achievement9. The role of teaching is not to cover but to uncover the lesson by

telling the students what is expected.10. Differences between workers and leaders

10 Things I Plan to Apply1. Look for an induction program or a mentor teacher2. Use current research-based practices3. Having positive expectations (and environment)

starting the first day4. Be intentionally inviting – I believe that I do this

unintentionally as well.5. All of Unit C – classroom management from day one6. Prepare the entire classroom7. Have a welcoming activity – first thing, first day8. Prepare my first request so that it will get a positive

response9. Use the idea from Ed Hockenberry about absent

students10. Make a poster that says: Cooperate with each other –

Compete only against yourself

Would Recommend to Others

• This is a great resource.

• I think I agree with the whole book, except maybe the part about the dress code. I agree with no jeans & t-shirts, but comfortable shoes are a must, you can still dress for success and respect, and be comfortable doing it.

• It also goes along with our text beautifully.