Google Doc version (to view or copy): The First Days of School: How to be an Effective Teacher
STUDY GUIDE: The First Days of School: How to be an Effective Teacher
- Authors: Harry Wong & Rosemary T. Wong
- Publisher: Harry K. Wong Publications, Inc.
- Publication Date: 2004
Directions
Establishing a positive learning environment for students in the classroom, or in a remote/hybrid learning environment is important to success. Below are a few quotes from the text about learning environments and classroom atmosphere. Consider using these quotes in a professional learning activity. A virtual graffiti wall to capture participants’ thoughts connected to the quotations, or a digital gallery walk are two possible ways to explore the book together at greater length. A graffiti wall is a collaborative means of creating a mural of thoughts or feelings. A gallery walk is a discussion technique that allows participants to be actively engaged as they “walk” throughout the virtual classroom. Participants can work in small groups to share ideas and respond to the graffiti walks created by their professional peers. This resource was adapted from TheMainIdea.net.
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“Based on what a teacher does or does not do, a teacher will either have or not have an effective classroom for the rest of the year.”
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“Nothing will send kids into orbit faster than letting them suspect that their teacher is disorganized.”
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“A well-managed classroom is also a predictable environment. Both teacher and students know what to do and what is supposed to happen.”