The First Days of School Harry K. Wong & Rosemary T. Wong Presented by Andrew Rowe /4/10

Introduction

Being a New Teacher is Hard The beginning teacher is expected to assume the same tasks and responsibilities as the most seasoned teacher on the staff.

Being a New Teacher is Hard The beginning teacher is expected to assume the same tasks and responsibilities as the most seasoned teacher on the staff. You are expected to perform your fulll complement of duties immediately while learning them at the same time.

Lucky for us, effective teaching can be learned.

Lucky for us, effective teaching can be learned. Being MIT students, learning is something we do well.

Lucky for us, effective teaching can be learned. Being MIT students, learning is something we do well. We all have the ability to be kick-ass teachers.

The Four Stages of Teaching

FantasySurvivalImpactMastery

The Four Stages of Teaching FantasySurvivalImpactMastery Proficient: possessing knowledge and skill Effective: to produce results

The Four Stages of Teaching FantasySurvivalImpactMastery Proficient: possessing knowledge and skill Effective: to produce results EFFECTIVE teacher IMPACT lives.

Being an Effective Teacher

The Three Characteristics of an Effective Teacher 1.Has positive expectations for student success 2.Is an extremely good classroom manager 3.Knows how to design lessons for student mastery

The Two Kinds of Expectations

Positive or High Expectations Negative or Low Expectations

The Two Kinds of Expectations Positive or High Expectations Negative or Low Expectations Expectation: knowing what you can or cannot achieve

28 Factors In 1994 a study was done ranking the 28 most imporant factors governing student learning.

28 Factors In 1994 a study was done ranking the 28 most imporant factors governing student learning. 1. Classroom management

28 Factors In 1994 a study was done ranking the 28 most imporant factors governing student learning. 1. Classroom management 2. Instructional/learning process

28 Factors In 1994 a study was done ranking the 28 most imporant factors governing student learning. 1. Classroom management 2. Instructional/learning process 3. Parental and home support

28 Factors In 1994 a study was done ranking the 28 most imporant factors governing student learning. 1. Classroom management 2. Instructional/learning process 3. Parental and home support 28. District demographics

The Three Characteristics of an Effective Teacher 1.Has positive expectations for student success 2.Is an extremely good classroom manager 3.Knows how to design lessons for student mastery

Preparation

A store does not stock its shelves when it opens for the day

Preparation A store does not stock its shelves when it opens for the day A restaurant does not set the tables when the guests arrive

Preparation A store does not stock its shelves when it opens for the day A restaurant does not set the tables when the guests arrive A coach does not prepare a game plan on game day

Preparation A store does not stock its shelves when it opens for the day A restaurant does not set the tables when the guests arrive A coach does not prepare a game plan on game day Teachers are professionals and must have the setting prepared and a script for the school day.

Preparation A store does not stock its shelves when it opens for the day A restaurant does not set the tables when the guests arrive A coach does not prepare a game plan on game day Teachers are professionals and must have the setting prepared and a script for the school day. (If you do not have a plan, you are planning to fail.)

The First Day The habits and procedures you establish in the first week will impact the entire school year.

The First Day The habits and procedures you establish in the first week will impact the entire school year. Taking time in the first several weeks to establish procedures and build habits in the classroom will ensure that classes run smoothly throughout the year and save hours (even days) worth of instruction time that would otherwise have been lost.

Procedures

Discipline concerns how students behave. Procedures concern how things are done.

Procedures Discipline concerns how students behave. Procedures concern how things are done. A procedure is simply a method or process for getting things done in the classroom.

Procedures Discipline concerns how students behave. Procedures concern how things are done. A procedure is simply a method or process for getting things done in the classroom. Effective teachers teach students how to responsibly follow procedures.

What can you have procedures for?

How to come into the classroom How to quieting the class How to hand in work How to work in groups How to transition between topics How to get a pencil How to take role How to ask for a restroom break How to read a textbook How to take notes How to...

How to Teach a Procedure

1.Explain 2.Rehearse 3.Reinforce 1.Remind 2.Reprimand

The Three Characteristics of an Effective Teacher 1.Has positive expectations for student success 2.Is an extremely good classroom manager 3.Knows how to design lessons for student mastery

The Four Steps to Creating an Effective Assignment

1.Determine what you want the students to accomplish. (Write objectives)

The Four Steps to Creating an Effective Assignment 1.Determine what you want the students to accomplish. (Write objectives) 2.Write each accomplishment as a single sentence.

The Four Steps to Creating an Effective Assignment 1.Determine what you want the students to accomplish. (Write objectives) 2.Write each accomplishment as a single sentence. 3.Give the students a copy of same sentences.

The Four Steps to Creating an Effective Assignment 1.Determine what you want the students to accomplish. (Write objectives) 2.Write each accomplishment as a single sentence. 3.Give the students a copy of same sentences. 4.Post or send sentences home with the students.

Why create assignments this way?

The goal of the assignment is not "Chapter 24"

Why create assignments this way? The goal of the assignment is not "Chapter 24" Like procedures, letting the student know what is expected gives the student structure and also creates a sense of fairness

Why create assignments this way? The goal of the assignment is not "Chapter 24" Like procedures, letting the student know what is expected gives the student structure and also creates a sense of fairness Objectives give a purpose to the lesson: students get more done when they see where they are going and what they are doing

Writing Objectives

Blooms Taxonomy

Writing Objectives Blooms Taxonomy (Use Verbs)

The Three Characteristics of an Effective Teacher 1.Has positive expectations for student success 2.Is an extremely good classroom manager 3.Knows how to design lessons for student mastery

The Three Characteristics of an Effective Teacher 1.Has positive expectations for student success 2.Is an extremely good classroom manager 3.Knows how to design lessons for student mastery Addendum: 4. Is a professional

Being a Professional

Neither students nor anyone else will take you seriously if you are not professional.

Being a Professional Neither students nor anyone else will take you seriously if you are not professional. Teaching is a profession, treat it as such:

Being a Professional Neither students nor anyone else will take you seriously if you are not professional. Teaching is a profession, treat it as such: Dress professionally

Being a Professional Neither students nor anyone else will take you seriously if you are not professional. Teaching is a profession, treat it as such: Dress professionally Take the chance to attend professional development seminars

Being a Professional Neither students nor anyone else will take you seriously if you are not professional. Teaching is a profession, treat it as such: Dress professionally Take the chance to attend professional development seminars Avoid the toxic teachers--don't let them bring you down!

Summary

The Three Characteristics of an Effective Teacher 1.Has positive expectations for student success 2.Is an extremely good classroom manager 3.Knows how to design lessons for student mastery Addendum: 4. Is a professional

Closing Thought

Inside every great teacher there is an even better one waiting to come out.

Inside every kick-ass teacher there is an even more kick-ass teacher waiting to come out.