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Make it or BREAK IT!!

Make it or BREAK IT!!. Presented by: Todd Bailey Lance Carlson Matt Langley Mackenzie Leadbetter Kathryn Phillips Colin Trulove. Preparing for the First Days of School. Our Members. Todd Bailey – 00 San Antonio, Texas KINE/EDUC : History Comp.

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Make it or BREAK IT!!

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  1. Make it or BREAK IT!! Presented by: Todd Bailey Lance Carlson Matt Langley Mackenzie Leadbetter Kathryn Phillips Colin Trulove Preparing for the First Days of School

  2. Our Members Todd Bailey – 00 San Antonio, Texas KINE/EDUC : History Comp. Lance Carlson – 03 Austin, Texas KINE/EDUC : Physics Matt Langley – 02 Palestine, Texas KINE/EDUC : Math Mackenzie – 03 Fairfield, Texas SCOM/ENGL Leadbetter Kathryn Phillips – 03 Carrolton, Texas English Colin Trulove – 02 Sabinal, Texas KINE/EDUC

  3. What is most important to establish on the first, second, and third days of school?

  4. Agenda: • Introduction of members • Summary of research findings • on the questions proposed • Summary of the collective wisdom • from both the • members and research

  5. Summary of Research Findings Preparation: Yearly Goals Personal Goals Set Criteria for class Why are the first day so critical? Establishment of Procedures Class guidelines Teacher Expectation Be Realistic!

  6. Summary of Research Findings Consistency: Never Let Up! Routines are practiced. Tips from the Professionals: What age is the class? Seniors act differently than freshman. Greet students at the door. Ice Breckers (i.e. Background information)

  7. Basic Guidelines to success on the first Days: Inform the Students Handouts of guidelines and specific course requirements Explain classroom standards and guidelines Review daily procedures for course Regularity is the key Make a seating chart the first week Assign homework that can be graded Establish a relationship Learn the students’ names quickly and correctly Greet at the door with an inviting smile Provide a creative personal questionnaire Tell a little about yourself

  8. Always Remember! One of the most important things to do is to be able to change. Just because a tactic works one year does not mean it will always be effective. Adaptability for the better is the goal! Your personality and own philosophies will determine how you start the first days of school.

  9. Final Thoughts “What you do on the first days of school will determine your success or failure for the rest of the school year. You will either win or lose your class on the first days of school.” By: Harry K. Wong

  10. Any questions, comments, considerations, or additions???

  11. References Kellough, R., & Kellough N. (1999). Secondary school teaching: A guide to methods and resources; planning for competence. New Jersey: Prentice Hall. Kronowitz, E. (1999). Our first year of teaching and beyond. New York: Addison Wesley Lomgman, Inc. Niebrand, C., Horn, E., & Holmes, R. (2000). The pocket mentor: A handbook for teachers. Boston: Allyn & Bacon. Scherer, M. (1999). A better beginning: Supporting and mentoring new teachers. Virginia: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Wong, H., & Wong, R. (1998). How to be an effective teacher: The first days of school. California: Harry K. Wong Publications, Inc. Woodward, P. (1996). The teacher's almanac: The professional teacher's handbook. Los Angeles: NTC/Contemporary Publishing Group.

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