30 Techniques to Quiet a Noisy Class:
Danielson’s Domain 2d: Managing Student Behaviors
Experienced and novice teachers alike all battle from time to time with getting a class to quiet down. Many teachers have a handful of favorite techniques that they teach and use with their students to get them listening. Here are a few great ideas at every grade level to try:
Late Elementary & Middle School:
1.Silent 20:
Students have 20 seconds to get in their seats and quiet- you can add a point to the class total each time they are able to do it in less than 20 and the class can work towards a reward and/ or compete against your other classes.
2.Catch them at the door:
Greet students at the door, make some positive connections, and get them entering the classroom quietly. Check out this video clip link to learn more
3.100% attention 100% of the time:
Upper Middle & High School:
1.Call and response:
Use these catchy phrases to get students listening:
Teacher says:
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Student says:
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1,2,3 eyes on me
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1,2 eyes on you
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Holy
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Macaroni
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I’m incredible
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Like the hulk...grrrr
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The only easy day
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Was yesterday (A Navy Seals slogan)
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2.Play classical music:
Play classical music (like Bach) on a low volume when students enter, it sets a calming and professional tone to start the class.
Regardless of the technique used there is one thing that determines the success of any technique, practice, practice, practice! Don’t accept anything less than 100% compliance. Do you have a particularly rough class that is intimidating you? Remember we’ve all been there, remind yourself that your students will listen to you! Finally, take comfort in knowing that out of all the educators in the US, several also struggled to silence a chatty class today too.
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