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Part 1

I believe the Wongs would not necessarily agree with this recommendation. This old folk wisdom is basically saying that you have to be stern and strict at all times and this not realistic. Students are human and they have personalities and attitudes, even at an early age. To expect yourself never to smile is not even a trait that I want to have. It is important that students have a rapport with you, and that includes being warm, friendly, and caring. A smile goes a long way. As is states in Colossians, children must obey their parents and this in turn, should go with their teachers as well because they are the parents to the children while they are at school. They are learning just as much, if not more, than they are at home, so we must not aggravate them, but instead calm them and provide them insight in a way that is pleasing.

As the Wongs put it in the textbook, the problem in the classroom is not always discipline, or lack thereof. The problem lies in the fact that teachers fail to teach students what it takes for the classroom to operate in the manner in which the teacher sees fit. There a clear sets of rules, guidelines, procedures, routines and roles (Charles, 2019) that students need to be taught from day one so that they will have an understanding of what the teacher expects of them. When they learn to follow what is set forth in front of them, they are less likely have to be corrected for not complying than if they did not have any rules to follow from the beginning. There should be time dedicated for the sole purpose of learning these procedures as well as the role that will be played by the student as well as the teacher.

This can be done with a smile, in my opinion. Students have to have a clear cut understanding of who the authoritarian is from the beginning and understand that breaking rules have consequences. This can be done in a way that lets them know what will and will not be tolerated, but the teacher does not have to be harsh in doing it. It is not about being friends with the students or letting them make all decisions, it is about involving them in the decision making process while assuring them that the final say lies within the teacher.

Part 2

In response to this recommendation, Wong would say teachers are skilled, innovative, affectionate, funny, and productive- only if the class booms with rules, regulations, and practices. This denotes teachers are obligated to start their first day of school as severe. Wong stress “teachers should set high expectations on the first day, plan the entire day down to the minute.” (Charles p.159). Teachers must be strict at the beginning of the school year and then relax once students understand the rule-hopefully, they will follow. Students should obey the rules and expectation of the teacher. As the bible states, “Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well-pleasing unto the Lord.” (Colossians 3:20). Teachers expect the same obedience in the classroom. We(teachers) project a presence of power and supremacy over the school and make certain the students are mindful; they do not have the power. Teachers must be very consistent in our standing, accepting nothing but the best for students. Once we clarify the consequences, set the framework very firmly, students ease into the context. “And as the Wong’s recommend, effective managers are organized and provide students with a meaningful framework in which to operate.” (Charles, p.169). To be effective, teachers spend time prioritizing and organizing the classroom, they know what to do to succeed. Wong’s intake will make teachers prepared, give students the tools needed to succeed, and set a stage for parent and teacher communication. After time passes, says December, teachers can begin loosening up. You must be careful with your demeanor. Scholars must realize school is hard work. It does not matter what age group a teacher have, students benefit from knowing what is expected of them.

Charles, Cole(2019) Building Classroom Management Methods and Models 12th ed. New York Pearson

Part 3

I think Wongs response to this recommendation would be that if its what the rules, responsibility, and procedures are and it works; then continue using it. The saying my parents always said was “If its not broke; don’t go trying to fix it.” Wongs thoughts to me are if it’s effect and it is taught very clear, than the teachers, students, and administrators will have less chaos and the classroom will flow more smoothly. “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls, as those who will have to give account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.” (Hebrew 13:17) To me old adage can be wisdom to the youth of today. I love hearing how older teachers who taught many years ago tell how they managed there classrooms. How discipline was accepted by the student and parents. “Where there is no guidance, the people fall, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.” (Proverbs 11:14) Wong mentioned how procedures can work, “Students accept and appreciate procedures that provide security while minimizing confusion.” (p. 152) Students you novitiate will respect what you are trying to do in the classroom. “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” (Psalm 32:8)