Do you ever wonder what effective teachers do to SUCCEED?
The new 5th edition of THE First Days of School
is the essential guide for effectively maintaining
success throughout a teacher’s professional career.
THE First Days of School is an education classic. Every teacher, novice or veteran, will benefit from the practical, proven techniques introduced and explained. Millions of teachers around the world consider this book their “best professional friend” and many call it the “teacher’s bible.” It is a must-have resource for teachers committed to success for their students and themselves.
The new 5th edition offers clear explanations of the three research-driven, core characteristics of effective teachers. Said author and noted authority Harry K. Wong, “Excellent classroom management skills, expertise in designing lessons to help students achieve, and positive expectations for students are the fundamentals.”
He explained that one of the reasons teachers benefit from the book is that in addition to clear, practical explanations of these three core characteristics, the book offers examples for putting these ideas into practice.
three core characteristics, the book offers examples for putting these ideas into practice.
Coauthor Rosemary T. Wong noted that many K–12 schools use THE First Days of School as the foundation of their new teacher induction programs and as a central focus of sustained professional learning. When asked why the book is so popular for generations of teachers, she says, “Success in the classroom can be achieved overnight. Quite simply, it works!”
Instructional Clarity
Teachers are hired to teach.
Research is clear on the essential elements that improve the chances that students will learn. The Learning Triangle presented in THE First Days of School demystifies the process and offers suggestions and examples for implementing it at any grade level.
Be Inspired
The 5th edition of THE First Days of School includes a new 60-minute DVD, You Have Changed My Life, that validates the crucial role teachers play in students’ lives. Through story, song, and American Sign Language, William Martinez shares the impact of how one teacher released his potential.
It’s a story that makes every teacher stand tall and be proud of their chosen profession.
