THE First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher, 5th Edition (Book & DVD) - Softcover

Harry K. Wong; Rosemary T. Wong

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0976423383 ISBN 13: 9780976423386

Publisher: Harry K. Wong Publications, 2018

This is the most requested book for what works in the classroom for teacher and student success. It s an education staple for preparing effective teachers at all grade levels, pre-K through college, in all content areas. With the release of the 5th edition, it s now bigger, better, and bolder. The book walks a teacher, either novice or veteran, through structuring and organizing a classroom for success that can be applied at any time of the year.

Now in a portrait format, the 5th edition includes a new, 54-minute DVD, You Have Changed My Life, with accomplished actor and singer William Martinez. Through story, song, and American Sign Language, he shares the transformational moment when a teacher realized his potential. His story affirms that teachers ARE the difference in the lives of their students.

The 5th edition includes updated research, more examples and stories, and an updated Lesson Mastery unit introducing an easy-to-implement Learning Triangle. The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 120 countries, in over 2,163 college classrooms, and has been translated into 9 languages.

This is the best-selling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 4 million copies sold. It's practical, yet inspiring. But most important, it works!

About the Author:

Harry K. Wong is an award-winning teacher and new teacher advocate. Harry is a native of San Francisco and is arguably the most sought-after motivational speaker in education today having given some 3000 presentations to over a million people. He has been called 'Mr. Practicality' for his common sense, user-friendly, no-cost approach to managing a classroom for high-level student success. The March 2006 issue of Instructor magazine named him one of the 20 most admired people in education along with Maya Angelou, Howard Gardner, and Oprah Winfrey. He has received numerous other teaching honors.

Rosemary T. Wong is an award-winning teacher and new teacher advocate. Rosemary is from New Orleans, Louisiana. Her classroom success led to her selection as one of the first Mentor teachers in California. She has received many Silicon Valley business honors and the Southeastern Louisiana University and LSU Distinguished Alumni Awards.

Profits from the sale of the book fund 'The First Days of School Foundation.' That foundation has built and funds the 425 student 'Wong Mean Reth Learning Campus' in the remote jungles of Cambodia.

• Publisher: Harry K. Wong Publications
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 0976423383
• ISBN 13: 9780976423386
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 336