The 4 Key Beliefs of an Effective Teacher:
1. It is the teacher who makes the difference in the classroom.
2. By far the most important factor in school learning is the ability of the teacher.
3. There is an extensive body of knowledge about teaching that must be known by the teacher.
4. The teacher must be a decision maker able to translate the body of knowledge about teaching into increased student learning.
Wong, Harry K. "P. 30." The First Days of School: How Effective Teachers Teach Classroom Management. N.p.: n.p., 2006. N. Print.
As we approach mid year it is important to look back at some of those beginning of the year strategies and Harry Wong. As the semester ends and we feel we are in for the long hall, it is easy to overlook the importance of our role in the classroom. I found this article to help out those that might feel that the students are taking over the classroom http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top_teaching/2011/10/getting-the-class-back-on-track
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