Wong suggests a threestep process for teaching classroom procedures to students. Procedures for materials to rehearse with students organizing and keeping notebook organizing and keeping desk clear when you need pencil or paper sharpening pencils checking out classroom materials when you dont have materials. The effective teacher from the busy educators, printed with. The focus of wongs program is on creating orderly classroom routines that help children understand what is expected of them each. The number one problem in the classroom is not discipline. However, i prefer wongs approach to classroom management, and i have implemented his recommendation of policies and procedures in my classroom. All classroom management actions and procedures used by teachers must be executed. Classroom management according to harry wongs the first days of. It is easier to regain control of a class at the beginning of the year rather than after you have lost control. Chart and diagram slides for powerpoint beautifully designed chart and diagram s for powerpoint with visually stunning graphics and animation effects. Many educators are familiar with his work and rely on his strategy for.
I first learned the essential difference between rules and procedures as a green teacher in the fall of 2000, reading harry wongs the first days of school. The paperback of the the classroom management book by harry k. Harry and rosemary wong according to the pragmatic classroom management theory, teachers need to have clear classroom procedures that are taught to students in the first few weeks of school in order to teach effectively. Classroom management applies to all teachers mar 2007 students want a sense of direction feb. Wong columnists harry and rosemary wong on developing a classroom management plan and sharing it with students on the first day of school. How to be an effective teacher, the first days of school, by harry and rosemary wong 2. Then you may add other procedures later, such as putting the heading on papers, turning in homework, sharpening pencils, etc. See more ideas about teaching, beginning of school and harry wong.
Wong marjanyou are making a difference in the lives of students and in the world. Implementation guide for the first days of school harry k. A result of good classroom management permission is granted to duplicate these pages with the intent of improving student achievement. Harry is a native of san francisco and taught middle school and high school science. In the words of harry wong, football coaches prepare their first 10 to 20. Harry wong is a former high school teacher who went on to write several books related to education and classroom management. Ppt harry wong powerpoint presentation free to view. Organization in the first week is the foundation for a successful school year.
This 3 page pdf form allows you to plan the following. If you havent read the first days of school, then add the classroom management book to your collection. Designs lessons for student mastery students demonstration that a concept or skill can be performed at a level of proficiency determined by the. A successful classroom is one in which the work is ready, the room is ready, and the teacher is ready. Classroom procedures know what they are before you start the year beginning of year classroom procedures checklist on power classroom procedures this is a good idea how to put your classroom ideas on paper and hand out for the kids. According to harry wong, there is only one way to create good schools and that is with good teachers. Using information from todays classroom management presentation over the theorists harry and rosemary wong, complete the following questions.
The first days of school first days of school gobe going beyond successful teachers powerpoint adapt adopt effective teachers effective teaching harry wong rosemary wong diana greenhouse kazim cicek classroom management plan created date. What these students do not want is a school and a classroom that have no procedures and follow no instructional plan, where neither the teacher nor the students know from moment to moment. He presents the research based information and techniques used by master teachers in an easy to implement format. Ppt harry wong powerpoint presentation free to view id. Teacher planning and organisation are essential and student misbehavior is the result of poor teacher classroom management. The following references and excerpts taken from three sources. Classroom management plan describes your classroom procedures and expectations. The paramount goal of the first days of school foundation is to enhance the lives. Listen as i interview harry wong on classroom manage. Rosemary and harry wong, both former classroom teachers, are the founders of this foundation. A well managed classroom harry wong says that an effective teachers classroom will. Harry wong on classroom management, discipline, behaviour. Descriptionpurpose this workshop will provide participants with strategies for effective classroom management. Classroom management with harry and rosemary wong certificate of completion information congratulations on completing our elearning course.
Harry and rosemary wong theories of classroom management. Procedures transcend all grade levels and all academic subjects. Start a list now and add to it as you gain further insights progressing through this course. Tips on building classroom procedures and routines. Set procedures for a returning absent studentcheck yesterdays assignment board for a detailed list of the activities, have a box or file cabinet drawer with labeled folders of any handouts. Harry wong shows what effective teachers do to increase student achievement.
It is easier to start each day with a quiet class rather than a noisy one. Days of school by harry wong and rosemary wong harry k. Wong publications involved with charitable organizations i. Lee canter and harry wong emphasize that one must be consistent with their course of action with every child. Wong, a former highschool science teacher in menlo park, california, is now one of the countrys leading speakers in the field of education. Participants will be given the opportunity to develop classroom procedures under guided practice. Procedures are a part of your life procedures are important in society so that people can function in an acceptable and organized manner. Certificate of completion information harry and rosemary.
He lectures to educators and administrators around the world. On the first day of school, you can begin teaching the procedures and routines that. Rehearse classroom procedures until they become routines. The teachers ultimate signin sheet pdf version free back to school, open house and many more. Over the years, educators have developed many different methods for keeping classrooms clean and under control.
Wong suggests a threestep process for teaching classroom. Wong, the first days of school, for more procedures and suggested strategies. Teaching classroom routines and procedures scholastic. This powerpoint is a great way to introduce your classroom procedures on the first day of school. Purpose as many teachers plan their daily lessons and maintain the classroom, one area of hardship is that of effective classroom management. How to be an effective teacher, harry k wong publication. Our new crystalgraphics chart and diagram slides for powerpoint is a collection of over impressively designed datadriven chart and editable diagram s guaranteed to impress any audience. Afternoon procedures introduce the teacher who will be teamteaching the class. Harry wong characteristics of an effective teacher the busy. His students have won more than 200 awards for academic excellence. Classroom procedures must have expected outcomes, or.
Harry wong classroom procedures rules and procedures, classroom procedures. Reinforce a correct procedure and reteach an incorrect one. It can, also, be viewed online as a digital product from harry k. Classroom management according to harry wongs the first days of school the following information is taken from wongs book. Wong always dispenses solid knowledge, but this is basically a reprint of the first days of school with extra qr codes and tips on how to make powerpoints. A rule is a dare to be broken, whereas, a procedure is not. The classroom meeting, discussed in detail on page 129, is a powerful way to do this. Entering the classroom seating chart submitting assignments tardies absences train your students follow them consistently. The first two weeks of school hannah burkhart honors project submitted to the honors college at bowling green state university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for graduation with university honors december 15, 2014 tim murnen, phd, school of teaching and learning, advisor. Wong has over 35 years experience in classroom teaching. Classroom management plans continued introduce classroom rules and procedures with a powerpoint presentation. There is only one way to improve student achievement harry k.
Oretha f ferguson this is a solutions book that shows how to organize and structure a classroom to create a safe and positive environment for student learning and achievement to take place. Theories and theorist of classroom management classroom for. Therefore, this is how to create a worldclass school. Harry wong has been awarded the outstanding secondary teacher award, the science teacher achievement recognition award, the outstanding biology teacher award, and the valley forge teachers medal. With his wife, rosemary, he authored the first days of school, a bestselling book for teachers. Harry wong describes how to have a well managed classroom. Role play and then practice the rules and procedures. The wongs will consider it for sharing in future effective teaching columns. Theories and theorist of classroom management classroom. Compare and contrast the information in harry wongs the first days of school and fred jones. Making it look easy routines and procedures in the.
Admittedly, classroom management and discipline is as much an art as science, harry wong provides the science portion, experience through sucesses and failures is the only way to master the art portion. Wong is available as a series or as individual discs. Organization in the first week is the foundation for a. Columnists harry wong and rosemary wong share their tips for setting up successful classroom routines. This was inspired by a harry wong professional development seminar i attended, and many of the ideas are adapted from the first day of school. A proactive and positive approach to classroom management by sprick, garrison, and howard.
I first learned the essential difference between rules and procedures as a green teacher in the fall of 2000, reading harry wong s the first days of school. Classroom procedures must embrace respect for all classroom members. Wong and the real meaning of classroom management meet harry k. In real estate, the three magic words are location, location, location. Harry wong encourages good classroom management through preparation. Managing classroom procedures, transitions, harry wong says, prime time in school is the first few moments in class. Wong advocate that the key to favorable classroom behavior and learning centers around the clarification of responsibilities of both teachers and students, and teaching the procedures and rules that students are expected to follow in the class. The three characteristics of an effective teacher are. Having numerous ideas, techniques, and skills can help you improve your performance as a teacher. Wongs central idea is that teachers need to establish procedures and routines early in the school year in order to be effective and successful.
Establishes good classroom management techniques classroom management is practices and procedures that a teacher uses to maintain an environment in which instruction and learning can occur. According to the pragmatic classroom management theory, teachers need to have clear classroom procedures that are taught to students in the first few weeks of school in order to teach effectively. The following information is taken from wong s book. Include a set of classroom routines and procedures for. Procedures are specific ways of maintaining larger standards of community, such as. Classroom management according to harry wongs the first. Having good classroom management helps your students have a good learning. He emphasizes the importance of the first day of school. Establishing democratic classroom procedures classroom procedures should help allow for personal growth and selfdiscipline. Harry wong characteristics of an effective teacher the.
Teach classroom management skills and have schoolwide procedures. By harry wong, rosemary wong, karen rogers, and amanda brooks o ne of the most commonly misunderstood terms in education is classroom management, which is often seen as a synonym for discipline. Harry and rosemary wong according to the pragmatic classroom management theory, teachers need to have clear classroom procedures that are taught to students. We know that classroom management will make a difference in your life and in the lives of your students. Reteach, rehearse, practice, and reinforce the classroom procedure. Sep 28, 2014 we build confidence in our students and inspire them to become successful learners when we create routines and procedures that allow for success. How to be an effective teacher, and learn the secret to your success in the classroom harry k. Classroom procedures this is a good idea how to put your classroom ideas on paper and hand out for the kids. Harry and rosemary wong are classroom management theorists. What are some procedures you can establish in your classroom. Harry and rosemary wong, authors of the first days of school, continue to drive home the point that detailed planning and procedures are essential to effective classroom managementand teaching.
Effective teachers have procedures and these procedures are part of a classroom management plan. The wellmanaged classroom 1 waterford teachers centre. Classroom management according to harry wongs the first days. My wife holds our copy of the first days of school in her classroom. We offer a personalized certificate of completion for you to display proudly with. Rosemary and harry wong, both former classroom teachers, are the founders of. Currently, one of the most effective is a program of classroom management proposed by educator harry k. Classroom routines and procedures classroom behavior management school routines. Harry wong, the guru of routines and procedures notes, in an effective classroom students should not only know what they are doing, they should also know why and how. The most successful classes are those where the teacher has a clear idea of what is expected. J ohn merrow, who does the pbs series on education, argues that.
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