The First Days Of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher by Harry K. Wong; Rosemary T. Wong Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The First Days Of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher
Book Review: A critically important book that is a must-have for teachers
Summary: 5 Stars
For years Harry Wong has been at the forefront on the lecture circuit, and his books and tapes have sold in the millions. Teachers everywhere have learned myriad positive strategies from his lifelong experiences as a teacher. Now, the book he and Rosemary Tripi Wong wrote together has been revised, and is better than ever. Its high sales ranking is ample evidence that this is a critically important book for teachers. If you teach, you simply must obtain and read this book.Book Review: This is the most practical book for teachers I've seen.
Summary: 5 Stars
This book has shown me, a first-year teacher, the most effective ways to budget my time, energy and resources. There are so many valuable examples and suggestions for behavior management, procedures, setting rules, and overall ways to be a highly successful teacher. This selection goes beyond theory and actually shows the reader a path to take in order to be the kind of teacher that makes a positive impact on the lives of children, parents, and collegues alike. Reading this book decreased my anxiety in the few weeks before my first teaching experience, simply because it helped me realize exactly what I wanted my classroom to become. I highly suggest this to any teacher, new or veteran, as a refresher course in why we have chosen this career and how to be our best!Book Review: A Personal Testimonial
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been a high school English teacher for 10 years. In the summer of 1998, Harry Wong spoke to our faculty and this book was available for purchase in the lobby. I bought it and read it with the guarded suspicion typical of many "veteran" teachers who are actually stuck in "survival" mode. I read Wong's book and implemented some of his ideas in my classroom during the 98-99 school year. That year was the most positive of my teaching career, with only one office referral all year! I am rereading the book this week gearing up for the first day of school, August 19. I will implement even more of Harry Wong's ideas this year. I recommend this book to everyone, and not just first year teachers. I believe this book is even more beneficial to veteran teachers, who will be shaken when they recognize themselves in the many descriptions of the ineffective teacher, and realize that they could be the effective teacher with just a few changes. READ THIS BOOK! Borrow it from a friend, order it from Amazon.com, go to your local book store, beg your administration to add a copy to your school library--just get it!!Book Review: Useless drivel
Summary: 1 Stars
Not helpful at all--just the usual kind of packaged drivel with a catchy title. Real research and critical thinking skills are needed to improve education in this country, not cute slogans.Book Review: An excellent book to re-read
Summary: 5 Stars
The manner of presentation is precise and dynamic, like Mr. Wong. You'll want to pick it up and re-read it for things you forgot or missed, even after the first year.