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First Days of School

First Days of School. Andragogy in action. Many teachers do not teach, they do activities. . When problems occur, they discipline. As a result, little is accomplished. In contrast, a successful restaurant is ready. . In comparision :. The food is ready. The dining room is ready.

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First Days of School

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  1. First Days of School Andragogy in action.

  2. Many teachers do not teach, they do activities. .

  3. When problems occur, they discipline.

  4. As a result, little is accomplished.

  5. In contrast, a successful restaurant is ready.

  6. In comparision: • The food is ready. • The dining room is ready. • The staff is ready. • The table is ready.

  7. “The three most important words to a teacher: 1) Preparation, 2) Preparation, and 3) Preparation.” Harry Wong (2004)

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  9. Right or wrong, accurate or not, your reputation, your image enhances sales.

  10. Hallmark: “When you care enough ______.” Timex: “It takes a licking and ______ .” Lexus: “The passionate pursuit ______.”

  11. Or if you are a teacher, your words and actions effect student achievement.

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  13. Students want to know: Am I in the right room? Where am I supposed to sit? Who is the teacher as a person? How will the teacher treat me? What are the rules? What will I be doing? How will I be graded?

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  15. The effective teacher starts class immediately with an assignment, not roll call. Harry Wong (2004)

  16. Prime time in school is the first few moments in a class.

  17. If you blow these moments, the success of the entire class is jeopardized. .

  18. Engagement – students actively doing a structured learning activity that aligns with curriculum standards - determines academic learning time (ALT).

  19. First Days of School The three most important student behaviors that must be taught are: Discipline. 2) Procedures. 3) Routines.

  20. Comparing Rules to Procedures Discipline is students behave. Discipline has penalties and rewards. A rule is a Dare to be broken. Procedures are how things are done. Procedures have no penalties or rewards. A procedure is a Do, a step to be learned.

  21. First Days of School 3-Step Approach to Teach Procedures 1) Explain. 2) Rehearse. 3) Reinforce. Harry Wong (2004)

  22. 3-Step Approach to Teaching Procedures Explain: State, explain, model, and demonstrate the procedure. 2) Rehearse: Rehearse and practice the procedure under your supervision. 3) Reinforce: Re-teach, rehearse, and reinforce procedure until it becomes learned behavior.

  23. Portfolio Documentation Written expectations for student success and integrity. “Ice breaker” activity. Written classroom procedures. Attendance, material sign-out, grades, and other forms for classroom management. Forms to communicate expectations and praise students.

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