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.  

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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