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Tomlin: Video 4: Part 4 - Procedures and Routines, continued...

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Tomlin: Video 4: Part 4 - Procedures and Routines, continued...

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He started this video with his procedure. He put his hand in the air and everyone cooperated because they were informed of the procedure beforehand. I noticed, like Wong, Mrs. Turner uses the hand up procedure during Mind Time, which is an effective method of getting student's attention. Wong informs us that our procedures don't have to be the same, but having a method works. What works fr one person does not necessarily work for another. Wong provided an example of how some people use a one-step process to quiet a room. Students must be responsible. Wong provided an example of a brand new teacher who was successful during her first year. He encouraged new teachers, letting them know they can do it. I remember my first year experience. I had five preps and my students did very well.  The principal recognized me for one of my classes passing Business Law with over 90 percent of the students (one was homebound and did not pass).  I always believed in wearing business attire. I refused to wear jeans on Jeans Day and still do. Perception means a lot.  Wong is firing on all cylinders when it comes to how some teachers dress.  Dressing as a professional is important.  I love that everyone is expected to dress professionally at QEA!

Harry asks, "Can your class run itself?"  I remember a substitute at a previous (fairly challenging school) turning down jobs at other "better" schools to substitute for my classes because my students were taught that the substitute has the authority to give them a participation grade and I will check on them periodically if I am absent. It seemed to work effectively at that school. Having a procedure when you are absent is important for a consistent classroom.

A new idea I learned from the video is to pass papers across instead of from front to back. What do you do when the student just "does not do it?" Wong says, "Name, what's the procedure, please?" Tell the student the method if he doesn't know. "Do you think you can go back to the group and do it?" When the student is off task again, ask them the same question. Keep doing it until the student gets it.

I love that Wong says "at-risk" students have nothing to do with race, gender, income, etc. He says they are merely at-risk of failing and structure is the key with these students. I agree. Okay, this was my last of the four videos and they were encouraging, motivating, enlightening, and entertaining. Thanks for sharing.

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Tomlin:  Video 3: Part 3 - Discipline and Procedures

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Tomlin:  Video 3: Part 3 - Discipline and Procedures

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I thought it was interesting that Rosemary puts her degrees on the wall of her classroom. I have displayed information about myself before, but it is uncommon in education.  Licensed professionals in most areas are required to display their proof of certification, but that is not true in education. I like that Wong informs students they will be successful, but....they must adhere to the classroom policies. Establishing discipline procedures is a great way to ensure students learn. Wong says raising your voice is acceptable, but yelling and screaming is not. Many teachers enter the profession and quickly leave because they fail to plan. It is surprising how many times an administrator has to reiterate for teachers to create their lesson plans. I love that Wong says most ineffective teachers do not want people in their classroom, but an effective teacher wants people to visit.  I have seen many ineffective teachers close the door so no one could hear the disruption in their classroom.

The comment that resonates with me is "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." It amazes me how many teachers enter the profession without a plan to succeed. Many end up leaving the profession. Wong says get students to do, do, do....not stop, stop, stop. He also says, "The more students do, the more they learn." "Whoever works is the only one learning."

"A rule is a dare to be broken. Whereas a procedure is a do. A step to be learned." Teaching procedures establishes the classroom for student achievement. I often wonder, since I did not have an opportunity before entering the education profession, whether college education programs that require student teaching actually teach ANY of these processes. If so, why are so few teachers adhering to the suggestions? Procedures become routines when effectively taught and retaught consistently. Harry Wong is actually entertaining. I loved the end of this video where he provided procedures for the teacher's break from his presentation. I hope that new teachers will take the time to watch these videos. I believe they can help them tremendously.

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Chuck Jones (A successful School Culture)

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Chuck Jones (A successful School Culture)

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These inspirational videos where very informative, giving a step by step approach on how to operate an effective classroom, and the necessary steps to becoming a Master Teacher. As Harry Wong vividly describe in the videos; demonstrating an aptitude for behavioral science within the classroom will expedite student achievements. These Videos could be sum up within 3 key factors; identifying student behavioral influences, becoming socially aware of external factors, and evolving a culture of success within your school. Every procedure and routine executed by an educational leader authenticates and imposes a school culture and its derived expectations. Harry Wong also stated that a successful incorporated school culture can positivity change the behavior of any student no matter the ethnicity, or social disparity. I accept the challenge on day one to implement the necessary procedures required to project a school culture of success in which any student would thrive.

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Tomlin:  Videos 2: Part 2 - The Effective Teacher

I have never watched these videos by Wong before, but much of what seems to be commons sense is not common.  Establishing procedures on the first day is essential.  It amazes me that classroom management and first days of school are not taught in education.  Many teachers are left to sink or swim….and, they do. I like that Wong says, you must implement what you know to succeed.  I think I do most of the things Wong suggests, but not necessarily the exact way he does.  Greeting students at the door, having the entrance procedures established, assigning seats, giving assignments upon entrance, etc. are all essential elements to developing an environment conducive to learning.

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Tomlin:  Video 1:  Part 1 - The Effective Teacher

Wong says to steal ideas from others.  He believes all teachers can be master teachers. Efficient and effective people do the right things.

I agree that the first goal of an effective teacher is to have good classroom management skills. I decided years ago to not allow students to stress me on my job.  I teach and reteach classroom management until students do not want to hear it anymore.  Wong informs us the second characteristic of an effective teacher is lessons must be designed effectively.  I have worked with teachers who have never even written a lesson plan.  This, in my opinion, creates a difficult environment for those teachers who are prepared each day.  The third requirement is having high expectations.  I believe all three of these areas go hand-in-hand and lead to better teachers.  Wong mentioned something that I think is very important to consider.  Home life makes an impact on the lives of students/kids.  Wong paid tribute to his parents and elementary school teachers who had high expectations.  Some students do not have these positive influences.  It is my desire to inspire children to reach their highest potential.

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