The First Day of School with Harry Wong

What is the name of the book written by Harry Wong that discusses effective teaching strategies for the first day of school?

• The Last Days of School

• Effective Teaching Techniques

• Teaching 101

• The First Days of School

According to Harry Wong, what is the most important thing to do on the first day of school?

• Have a pop quiz

• Assign a major project

• Skip introductions and jump straight into the lesson

• Establish classroom procedures and expectations.

Why is it important for teachers to establish routines and procedures on the first day of school?

• To confuse students and keep them on their toes

• To waste time and make the day longer

• To show students who's in charge by being unpredictable

• To create a structured environment, set behavior expectations, promote consistency, and foster a sense of security and stability for students.

What are some tips provided by Harry Wong for creating a positive classroom environment on the first day of school?

• Greet students at the door, have a seating chart, establish routines, and set clear expectations.

• Ignore students' names, focus on rules only

• Allow students to choose their own seats

• Avoid setting expectations to maintain flexibility

How can teachers effectively introduce themselves to students on the first day of school?

• Skip introductions altogether and jump straight into the lesson

• Have students introduce themselves but not share any personal information

• Read from a textbook for the entire class period

• Share name, background, teaching experience, expectations, and engage in icebreaker activities.

What role does student engagement play on the first day of school according to Harry Wong?

• Student engagement plays a critical role in setting the tone for the school year and establishing a positive classroom environment.

• Student engagement is not important on the first day of school

• Student engagement has a negative impact on the classroom environment

• Student engagement is only necessary for the last day of school

Why is it important for teachers to set clear expectations for behavior on the first day of school?

• It helps establish a positive learning environment, promotes consistency, and reduces misunderstandings.

• It leads to inconsistent behavior

• It confuses students

• It creates chaos in the classroom

What are some strategies recommended by Harry Wong for managing student behavior on the first day of school?

• Let students do whatever they want

• Establish procedures, teach expectations, and practice routines.

• Ignore students' behavior, it will sort itself out

• Yell at students to establish authority

How can teachers create a sense of community in the classroom on the first day of school?

• Ignore students' questions and concerns

• Have students work individually without interaction

• Organize icebreaker activities, encourage students to share, set clear expectations, and foster a welcoming environment.

• Assign a lot of homework on the first day

What advice does Harry Wong give to teachers for building positive relationships with students from the first day of school?

• Ignore students' names, avoid eye contact, and frown.

• Avoid greeting students, use incorrect names, and maintain a serious demeanor.

• Yell at students, criticize them, and show no interest in their well-being.

• Greet students at the door, learn and use students' names, establish eye contact, and smile.