HARRY WONG

HARRY WONG

TO-DO LIST

Master list created by Danny Bergman, UN-L

Summer Before

arrange room so that lecture and grouping is possible
learn classroom management techniques; what works for you? have these written out and ready to use
make sure all furniture and equipment is working properly
organize supplies according to usage & monitor availability
have an opening-of-class procedure
know a grading scale, policy, and system -have a record keeping system in place
have a discipline plan accessible and procedures written down for all the students to know
have supplies ready to go before D-Day
have room arranged so that it's user-friendly-turn in baskets, organized equipment, etc.
know your classroom: prepare floor space, work area, student area, wall space, etc.
have grading policy/make-up work ready and working
lesson plans done for first unit (at least...maybe for first couple units)
list the possible misconceptions for each lesson plan, and a list of open ended questions for activities
know how to greet the class
know school policies
plan things for students to do upon arrival into the room (B.U.R.P.)
read up on research based procedures
set up system for make-up labs (buddy system, folders on wall?)
build up own library of activity/lab books for references
look on the internet for new ideas
obtain the text book, begin making the outline for the year
make seating chart
continue to prepare the room (pg.97-99 Wong)
find a teacher to help you and answer questions for you
practice introducing yourself... know what you want to say
set aside place to post daily assignments:
clean room, set up, decorate room and door, arrange
take part in induction process p. 17
partner with a mentor
"Beg, borrow, steal" p. 18
know your district’s curriculum guide and use materials that reflect
those objectives (understand your role) p. 22
be involved in planning the students’ welcome to school p. 46
get a yearbook and learn students’ and colleagues’ faces and names
learn you students’ names and their pronunciations
"Before you move a single desk" p. 94
See pages 95-100 preparing
See page 103
post info. About yourself and your students p. 109
See page 112
plan seating assignments and arrangements p. 116-120
have the desks arranged so all students’ eyes are on you
think and then decide your rules and write them down, post them before school begins p. 143, 147
*See page 147: introducing rules
know the school and district rules p. 149
post your consequences p. 152

The First Days of School

greet students *honestly* and with energy

begin with a seating chart to facilitate name learning- IMPORTANT

have info (policies, outlines, etc) posted or ready to hand out

give class the idea that you're a person

give them your expectations and rules- class policies

have an activity planned to give them a feel for what's ahead

first day: don’t do a "fun" activity

establish Good Control

Know: 1. What you are doing 2. Your classroom procedures 3. Your professional responsibilities

positive/High Expectations comes from ATTITUDE

both for your students and yourself create a classroom climate

celebrate the first day of school p. 46

have your name and room # clearly visible on the classroom door

along with your personal greeting of welcome p. 107

dress appropriately/professionally to model success

USE your students’ names and correct pronunciations

practice effective classroom management - FROM THE BEGINNING

initiate a task-oriented and predictable environment

have your classroom ready p. 93-4

stress large group organization and student procedures p. 94

discuss procedures before the emergency has begun p. 97

*See pages 105-120

first assignment on first day = interesting, short, easy, and successful

*See p. 109 Top and 110

Two things important to state: your name and your expectations

"Succeeding with your first request." P. 114

teach student behaviors: 1)Discipline 2)Procedures 3) Routines p. 141

have a hard copy of your plan and follow it (Discipline plans)

use specific rules as a new teacher (5 or less)

introduce discipline plan on the first day of school p. 147 Post them and give a copy to each student (or have them write it down)

See p. 152

spend more time discussing consequences than Rules p. 153

consequences = Reasonable & Logical p. 155

post consequences and rewards p. 164

communicate your Discipline Plan effectively (Tell students why the rules are needed) p. 165

ESTABLISH PROCEDURES See pages 174-7

show examples of your first assignment and test p. 232

The Rest of the Year

give assignments with end result in mind (teach for learning)

make the students do the work, not you

give objectives in assignments

never use grades as a punishment

test to assess mastery, not to assign grades

use master learning (pg. 243 I think)

strive to be an Impact Teacher p. 6

hone your skills in the 3 characteristics of an effective teacher p.9

continually improve yourself: go back to college, etc. p. 14

look for more ways to be capable

*See pages 18, 20

get to know your colleagues

Listen, Listen, Listen

research and use research-based practices

intersperse Q’s throughout the text

ask questions DURING a video

go to professional meetings

family Day p. 49

continue to dress appropriately

maintain a consistently INVITING stance to your students and colleagues: be intentionally inviting

spend time with small children/ in a young classroom to feel excitement

use the 5 significant concepts that enhance positive expectations p. 69

use the words "please" and "thank you" in dialogue & on papers/tests

Smile!

Be Caring

demonstrate you care & love both implicitly through your body language and explicitly

through what you say p. 76

practice a controlled, disarmed smile

MANAGE your classroom, don’t discipline

turn students into interested, well productive learners p. 84

plan a variety of activities that are appropriate for learning p. 85

have every student involved and cooperating in all these activities

*See page 87

establish and Maintain a Task-oriented and predictable environment p. 88

maximize your proximity to Minimize your problems p. 98

protect your reputation and create a positive image p. 102

*See p. 110 Box "How to Speak to the Class"

seating arrangements take priority over seating assignments p. 116-20

post your assignments daily and in the same place p. 121-2

the Bell and Teacher do not start the class, the students do p. 125

the bell is only a signal to the teacher that the next period will start soon

have the students get to work immediately

have an assignment available p. 133

students take responsibility for their own learning and work p. 124-5

do not take role at the very beginning of class p. 127

constantly evaluate how the teaching process can be improved

take role quickly and quietly, not disturbing the class p. 131

grade Record Book See pages 134-40

deal with the behavior, not the person

consequences p. 152-61

discipline with your body, not your mouth p. 164

"Praise the Deed; Encourage the Student" p. 183

increase amount of time student is working to increase leaning and achievement p. 197

teach the value of hard work p. 198

manage time to maximize student time and effort

the student, not the teacher, must be working in order for learning to take place p. 204

make Structured and Precise directions and lessons p. 209, 214

students UNCOVER p. 209

steps to creating an effective assignment p. 210

send assignments home with a weekly newsletter p. 210

focus on goals/objectives p. 211 - Teach for accomplishment

use effective words in assignment p. 217-9

think of Bloom’s taxonomy

write assignments and tests at the same time p. 230

to teach for accomplishment, use objectives and criterion-referenced tests p. 236

learn better techniques that will help students succeed in school and life p. 244

structure your lessons for cooperative learning p. *258-61

*See pages 301-3,*205 *212 *216

how to write a test p. 233-4

see pages 242-3, 246, 252

be a LEADER, CHOOSE, have a CAREER, Become an EDUCATOR

take risks p. 304

start a 10% Risk Plan p. 306-7

try 2-3 new ideas each year

keep a list of good resources according to other teachers (videos, activities, books, research, etc)

keep a list of effective procedures from personal experience and other teachers'

try 2 or 3 new things each year

keep a journal of everything you did! lesson plans, rules, procedures,... What works? What doesn’t?

attend at least a few extra-curricular events

form friendly and working relationships with co-workers

be aware of National/local workshops to attend (go, if possible)

find one new experience-participate in one "new" thing, educationally related, outside of school

evaluate self (overall for the year) and make goals for next

evaluate self at the end of each month- know where I've been and how I want to change

plan lessons ahead- never leave the building without knowing what you're doing the next day

write tests at the same time as assignments (maybe when done teaching a unit, or a tentative test)