The First Days of School: Harry Wong

July 29, 2009 (#2)Research Based Practices

The most important thing to establish in the first day of

school is consistency!

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An effective teacher is ready with a script or classroom management plan on the

first day of school.Page 4

The are four stages of teaching.

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Three characteristics of an effective teacher

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Knowing what you can or cannot achieve.

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•Celebrate the first day of class.•Welcome them to school.•Invitational education•Address by name•Say please•Thank you•Smile•Love

There is absolutely no research correlation between

success and family background, race, national origin, financial status, or

even educational accomplishments. There is

but one correlation with success, and that is attitude.

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The most important factor governing student learning.

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•How you manage your classroom is the primary determinant of how well your students will learn•Ineffective teachers discipline their classroom•Use procedures and routines•Little wasted time•Work-oriented

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•Assure correct room•Greet students•Create seating charts prior to students•Script first day•Plan first instructions and evaluate to map entire year•Engage on work early and first thing•Roll taking is the job of the teacher, not the student

All of the things a teacher does to organize students, space, time, and materials so student learning takes

place.

Effective teachers manage their classrooms.

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•Rules set limitations•Have rewards and penalties•No not stop instruction•Written documentation•Explain, rehearse, and reinforce procedures & routines•Quiet procedures•Structure

Assignment must spell out what is to be learned.

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•Determine what you want the student to accomplish•Write each accomplishment as a single sentence•Give the same sentence to the student•Post or send these sentences home with the student•Blooms – page 236

The Era of Isolation is over.

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•Corrective actions •Write proper lesson plans•Design scoring guides•Set clear and measureable goals•Collect and analyze ongoing data•Notes, reading (SQ3R), and homework

Show Respect

• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and practice strong moral values.

• Treat all members of the school community and all visitors with politeness and respect.

• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.

• Offer to help.

• Be responsible with property and belongings.

Responsibility for Coursework

• Bring notebook, textbook, planner, and appropriate writing tools to class.

• Know due dates, and submit all coursework on time.

• All assignments are posted on the bulletin board and on the class Web site.

Promote Lifelong Learning

You can develop lifelong learning traits: By showing curiosity about human nature and

how the world works. By seeking and valuing diversity. By persisting in seeking out new solutions. By using your unique talents and intelligence to

promote positive change. By learning and applying technology tools to

solve problems.

Policies

• Food and beverages are not allowed in the classroom.

• Please be in your seat when the bell rings, as class begins at that time.

• Major assignments and projects can be resubmitted. They will be scored at a 10% deduction.

• Absences Ask team members or a classmate first for

assignments. Each absence has a one-day grace period.

Grading

• Grades are based on the accumulation of points.

• Points are based on: Class participation

(effort) Completion of assignments

(daily work) Major projects, exams, and

self-reflection

• Grades are posted online and updated every Thursday.

Our Grading Scale• 90-100% =

A• 80-89% =

B• 70-79% =

C• 60-69% =

D• Below 60% =

F

Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage and are rounded up whenever possible.

My Pledge to Students

• I will trust you until you give me reason to do otherwise.

• I will respect you and work with you to solve problems.

• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on your work.

• I will work with you to meet learning goals.

• I will offer extra help and alternative assessments should you require them.