This is the most requested book for what works in the classroom for teacher and student success. It’s an education staple for preparing effective teachers at all grade levels, pre-K through college, in all content areas. With the release of the 5th edition, it’s now bigger, better, and bolder. The book walks a teacher, either novice or veteran, through structuring and organizing a classroom for success that can be applied at any time of the year.
Now in a portrait format, the 5th edition includes a new, 54-minute DVD, You Have Changed My Life, with accomplished actor and singer William Martinez. Through story, song, and American Sign Language, he shares the transformational moment when a teacher realized his potential. His story affirms that teachers ARE the difference in the lives of their students.
The 5th edition includes updated research, more examples and stories, and an updated Lesson Mastery unit introducing an easy-to-implement Learning Triangle. The book is used in thousands of school districts, in over 120 countries, in over 2,163 college classrooms, and has been translated into 9 languages.
This is the best-selling book ever on classroom management and teaching for student achievement with over 4 million copies sold. It’s practical, yet inspiring. But most important, it works!
Albert Caldwell –
So glad I got this book. Some things I needed confirmation that I was on the right track. This book helped me find the other things.
Daniel Schulman –
The book is great but Amazon’s packaging has deteriorated badly – this is the fifth book from Amazon I have received damaged.
Andrea –
The book arrived, but I cannot seem to play the DVD. I would have liked to do this. I wonder if it is a zone issue. So sad.
Whitney Harlan –
As a first time teacher, this book is an excellent resource.
Meri Beth Mabry –
Resources in this book are good. A lot of repetitive information.
Amazon Customer –
Very helpful insights and structures that help set up a framework for effective classroom teaching.
Sadie –
This is my go-to gift for new teachers. Some techniques don’t need to change. Wonderful ideas to help new teachers with classroom management. I love his philosophy “never make a child go without a pencil”.
K. Frager –
I am a veteran teacher and this book is refreshing and invaluable for its insights and encouragement to educators everywhere.
roadrunner –
As an experienced educator, I found this book to be both practical and inspirational, offering a great strategies and insights that can be immediately applied in the classroom. The book is well-organized and easy to navigate, covering essential topics such as classroom management, lesson planning, and student engagement. Each chapter is filled with real-world examples, anecdotes, and practical tips that are relevant and actionable. It should be on every teacher’s bookshelf.
Raina –
A fantastic guidebook for any first-year teacher. Pick and choose what you want to gain out of this book. It is absolutely great at laying out foundations such as classroom management. Highly recommended.
Batsheva –
This should be the first read for all new teachers. It is clear, easy to read and has numerous examples. Harry Wong was brilliant.
Gusewelle –
As part of the writing project, I have learned how important teacher training is in creating high efficacious teachers through giving opportunities to read professional literatures, engage in professional discussions, present a classroom with feedback, seeing other teachers teach, and practicing the craft that I assign to students. Seeing how much value the Wongs place on teachers and their repetition with how teachers are the greatest indicator of student achievement helps me to better understand the struggles that I have had in this profession, and how I can best help other teachers and schools with this major problem.
I have a lot of takeaways and am excited to clean up my teaching practice with their ideas. I have felt sloppy in my routines and procedures since switching from 50 minute classes of one subject area to an entire school day with up to eight subjects.