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WorksheetsThe First Day of School with Harry Wong
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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.
