How to make a noisy class quiet - Classroom Management Strategies for teachers with a loud class

How to make a noisy class quiet. Classroom management strategies to deal with noisy classes to make the quiet. Tools and strategies to deal with noisy classes.
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⏱️TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Noisy Class Introduction
0:55 Don't shout in class
1:27 Silent treatment
2:42 Call and response
3:42 Eyes on me
5:04 how to get attention from young learners
5:30 Give students time to become quiet
6:13 Harry Wong - First Days of School
7:11 Sing a song
7:20 Classroom Gossip
7:39 Doug Lemov Teach like a champion
8:16 Exercise in class - yoga, stretching
8:29 Simon says
9:09 First day of class
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[@davidcattin7006]

Mona Lisa. On the first day the teacher shows a picture of the Mona Lisa, explaining that she's exhibiting good behavior: her mouth is closed, her eyes are focused on the teacher, and her hands are empty and in her lap. The teacher calls Mona, and the students call Lisa, and they stop talking. It works most every time! You may need to add a little extra commentary to get students to lay down whatever is in their hands and pay attention, but it's pretty effective. Thank you, Mrs. Gray!

[@etacude]

What a wonderful idea! I wish I could've included it in this video. Thank you for sharing! :D

[@davidcattin7006]

@@etacude I forgot to mention this is in an art class, so the Mona Lisa really serves two purposes. That's also why, once you have their attention, you may need to remind them to put down any art materials (brushes, etc.) that they may be holding. Regards from Indiana!

[@etacude]

@@davidcattin7006 Definitely good tips all around! Being mindful of brushes is always advised! Thank you! :D

[@cel2113]

Brilliant !!

[@areareeeeay8477]

Thank you for this💕

[@aa-fw2pw]

I've been teaching teenagers for about 15 years. I use a stopwatch, and every time I have to wait for them to be quiet, I put the stopwatch on. However many minutes it amounts to, that's how long they have to stay behind for. If there are no minutes, they get about 5-10 minutes at the end of class to chat and relax as a reward. Works every time, no matter how rowdy the class is. The best part is, it's the students telling each other to be quiet because they hate staying behind. For teenagers, hearing it from your peers is more effective than hearing it from an authority figure.

[@RachelMaureen87]

I'm intrigued by this idea! How did you manage to keep them behind? My students would just leave, claiming I can't make them late to their next class. (4 minute passing periods)

[@aa-fw2pw]

@RachelMaureen87 Hi there! For me, I teach them for a full session. So their class with me will either end at break time or at hometime. But in your situation, I would probably team up with the other staff and ask them to do the same. And whoever has them last can maybe keep them behind until I get there. And then they can make up for all the minutes in one go. But to be honest, it really is effective, and in all the time I've used it, I think 5 minutes is the absolute maximum that they've had to stay behind for. When they start talking, I usually just bow my head low and look at my stopwatch. And they immediately know what I'm doing.

[@daviddazer2425]

The problem with this is that it gives all the power to those who misbehave. I guess I would misbehave then, since I would get punished along with all the rest. No motivation to do the right thing.

[@aa-fw2pw]

@daviddazer2425 Ermmm, no, actually. Everyone turns on the misbehaving one. It happens every time in my class. Because everyone else hates staying behind, they're not going to stand for it, are they? And when you have plenty of them telling the misbehaving one to be quiet, trust me, the misbehaving one will do so. If it's the same person over and over again, I would take that person aside and speak to them. My class know that they are a team. They have to work together and help each other achieve well.

[@jacquelinelarson2659]

Our administration will not allow students to be kept

[@I3Case]

These tips will work great in most normal classes, but sometimes you just get a bad mix of kids who refuse to show respect or put forward a basic amount of effort. In those situations you really need the support of the parents at home and the school to follow through with discipline because there is only so much you can do as an individual teacher.

[@francoisfiset4894]

Absolutely. The advice we see on the internet often sounds like a lot of PC crap.

[@etacude]

I totally agree, Big C. We need parents and other teachers to buy in and apply a whole-school approach. Even though I've made many videos with classroom management in mind, I have barely scratched the surface. I will continue to make videos for teachers and hopefully they prove useful.

[@nas10iris]

Specially after Covid. Kids no longer care because they got a taste of staying home. It's like a power play between school, parents, and the kids themselves.

[@tianajensen7224]

@@nas10iris EXACTLY!

[@suegurney4666]

That is true without a team and support of the school and local authorities this is almost impossible and teachers are set I for failure due to this lack of support. Unions should be on this !

[@rickyestes]

I’m teaching in Vietnam. Most respectful students I’ve ever had.

[@wordscapes5690]

Most Asian countries still respect teachers.

[@sheilaboland6285]

@@wordscapes5690Asian kids also are the ones that listen in some American schools.

[@wordscapes5690]

@@sheilaboland6285 There is a respect for acquiring knowledge that is deeply rooted in Confucian cultures. The west had this once, but it was tossed out by so-called conservatives whose lunatic supernaturalist gobbledegook slowly permeated into classical education. That is why most Asian nations are sending landers to the moon, and the Americans are sending debris.

[@user-xg2cf4tr9e]

I teach at a kindergarten in Vietnam. It is the reason why I'm watching this video. I'm losing it.

[@TeacherJellie]

​@@user-xg2cf4tr9e most disrespectful students ever. Im teaching high school hahahah

[@alanwhiplington5504]

If your class are well-behaved enough to respond to these techniques then you didn't have a problem in the first place.

[@etacude]

I agree, Alan. Some teachers work in some truly difficult situations. These tips are more general for new teachers starting out. Severe cases will need more than just a tips video.

[@boonavite3200]

They have to be trained and drilled from the first day you teach them, with consistent enforcement thereafter. And of course, these work better with younger kids. Teens and above, maybe hand signals, music, sounds, claps etc would be more appropriate.

[@alanwhiplington5504]

You are certainly right in saying that good behaviour has to start from the get-go and be consistently enforced. (even when teaching teachers!) I frequently teach older teenagers for short periods from a wide variety of different backgrounds and teaching situations. Some know each other, some don't. I don't normally have any problems but from time to time a particularly difficult group arrives. Their behaviour can be traced back to truly problematic school environments in their home countries and there's little my colleagues and I can do in the 10 days or so they may be with us. Plus, with some groups we have to deal with them having sex in the toilets - this is frowned upon! If you think this is bad there's at least one school in New York where students are separated from teachers by bulletproof screens. @@boonavite3200

[@alexandremalek3813]

I totally agree with you

[@shannonsheehy2438]

Correction: “If your classes are well-behaved enough to respond to these techniques, YOU have trained AND reinforced them well, and you should be proud of both yourself and them!

[@expatstef]

I heard of a teacher who used the call and response: Teacher: Stop! Class: Collaborate and listen! … 😆 I love it!

[@AnaMariaaa]

Ah no I'm afraid to use the animal sounds one, they'd all start meowing and barking and it'd all become an animal farm hahaha

[@etacude]

Haha Ann, I didn't think of that. I'll have to remove that one from the list! 😆

[@ashnurpyaar7501]

🤣🤣

[@andyalkhan9237]

@@etacude haha no problem, use it with slow sound. a bundle of thank, I really got many things from your video.

[@kathypfeiffer8112]

@@etacude I do this! I start with a "Whoooop, whooooop! sound though (like a strange alarm) that they repeat and then I might, "Arf! Arf!" and finally "Meeeeeeeow". It works really well! None of my kids have made more animal noises after.

[@budiemenfy]

You are funny😁

[@haymanhp]

Going in front of the class and standing with big smile when the class is noisy is what my teacher does. He's a great teacher. He knows exactly how to deal with all kinds of students.

[@etacude]

Hi Hayman, thanks for the great comment. Have a good 2022!

[@v00n2000]

He just stands and smiles? In my classes (KS 3-5) the kids would take this as a sign of approval and talk louder. He must do other things, too?

[@shahnajmm4634]

​@@v00n2000same to my 3 graders

[@hugorobilliard3742]

@@v00n2000 I was just thinking the same

[@larayelendiaz1148]

That was the advice my professor gave me when I had to plan my first class.

[@Time.for.tea.]

One more trick that works wonders: when you catch someone working hard or being kind or deserving a complement, say as you do it: two claps, two snaps, and two thumbs up for Suzie for *__________* They LOVE that! You can just do two claps, or just two snaps, or whatever works for you. You can do the claps by yourself or have the entire class join you. I’ve seen it done both ways. It’s quick and they respond sooooo well to it!

[@etacude]

That sounds so much fun! I will definitely share it in a future video. 😃 Thank you for sharing, Patunia! 🙏

[@AdreeThompsonLMT]

I had a teacher say “orange juice!” We would respond “concentrate!” Haha. We loved it.

[@etacude]

What a fun idea! :D

[@TeachersTVAfrica]

Wow good strategy.

[@stephaniejohnson1972]

Really cool!

[@guest_5992]

With teens I say "if you can hear me clap 3 times" " If you can hear me clap 2 times" " if you can hear me clap 1 time" works like magic.

[@nadachannel6418]

My teens won t stop clapping all the session hhhh

[@peacemaker6119]

That s smart

[@cyndereneau7061]

Ha. This would never work for my high schoolers. Lol

[@k53ss22]

I always did this too.

[@fabiolamachado3563]

This won't work with high school teens.

[@paulawashington3175]

The best lesson I had in getting students' rapt attention happened during my first year of teaching. I had laryngitis. I could not raise my voice. Never did I have such quiet attention. Thereafter, whenever a class began to get too chatty, I simply gradually lowered my voice.

[@etacude]

They really notice when a teacher changes his/her voice. They wonder "what's going to happen now?". It keeps them on their feet.

[@pacifist1360]

@@etacude Same thing, when I am teaching something in music and I am explaining something to the class and I hear some talking, I just stop talking for a few seconds and wait for the student to be done and then I continue with my teaching like nothing has happened lol. It almost always works for me. They probably wonder "what's going to happen now?" - excellent quote, thanks! I need to do more of that.

[@chemteacher4637]

This works with fairly well behaved students. It doesn't work for students with behavioral issues. There are a lot of mean spirited students who would have laughed at your inability to speak up.

[@Carolmaizy]

I had to teach 3 times with no voice. I used a white board, a few cardboard signs I made in advance, and a lot of body language and facial expressions, and the kids (5th and 6th graders) were absolutely wonderful. They loved the novelty of the situation and were very helpful.

[@gwynbetts29]

Yes, Margaret Thatcher used her voice to control the rowdy politicians in the House.

[@greyeyed123]

I have found that if you directly tell a student to quiet down or sit down, it is far less likely that they will do it than if you simply say, "Johnny is going to sit down now, Sally is getting out a piece of paper," etc., pausing and waiting until they make ANY move to do what you ask, then quickly moving on to the next student. I also love countdowns in various ways. If there is too much chaos at the end of class, I say, "Seven people need to sit down before we go," and then count down as they sit, such as "Six people need to sit down," "Five people," "Four people," etc. Depending on the mood of the class, you might even have a couple of kids stand up or something, and the "countdown" turns into "counting up", the sitting students notice immediately and start telling fellow students by name to sit down, and generally the standing students sit down even more quickly than they would otherwise.

[@etacude]

Good job Greyeyed!

[@bakrandom]

Fun fact) The world record for the loudest thing ever shouted belongs to an Irish teacher who shouted the word 'quiet' at 121 decibels.

[@etacude]

Hahaha! Very interesting fact, Random. ;)

[@michelebenedosso3899]

😂😆😂😆😂

[@navadimo-vas]

Fun indeed. Loudest shout thou.

[@alaaalnagar7579]

1

[@AwesomeMom1234]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrTaipeiDan]

Sometimes when the student are loud, I have tried the silent treatment, and then I whisper out my instrucdtions. Eventually one or two students will be listening but can't hear, so they tell the other students to pite down so that they can hear what I want to say. It has usually worked like a charm.

[@etacude]

It's great when it works. Especially as it's seen as game where everyone has to cooperate. It can be hard in more difficult words where some students don't care about peer pressure. I also don't like the feeling of needing the power of other students to take control of the class. But, if it's used in a fun, playful way and is successful... I'm all for it! 😆😊

[@frankservant5754]

hahahah genius!

[@deborahstoudt4740]

Talking in a whisper was a technique I used that worked really well in 4th,5th and 6th grade classes! I also had the ability to spell the words in a sentence very quickly. The kids were always intrigued.

[@waleedkhalid7486]

My mistake when I started teaching 9th graders the first time (still in my first year) was expecting them to follow directions from the outset and thinking that they would know proper classroom behavior. I have learned to never expect anything in terms of behavior- everything must be told/shown several times. It’s infinitely harder when you get the kids that have just checked out of school and there just isn’t much you can do in the classroom to correct the behavior. For this, the best you can do is call home. Unfortunately, these kids are usually like that because their home lives aren’t even close to ok, so calling parents is definitely a coin-flip. If that fails as well, then talk to your principal about expulsion. If they are not receptive, then you may just need to deal with the student for the year. You are only one person and you don’t have infinite time each day. Pick your battles.

[@etacude]

True!

[@31xrg]

One I like is “eyes watching”, “ears listening”, “voice quiet”, and “body still” with corresponding movements. With a new class, it helps to ask a student how the teacher gets their attention.

[@philobetto5106]

I found demanding respect

[@PrinceMarcusWilliam]

Physical gestures are always good. It saves your voice, draws attention and can be memorized.

[@sharonrinkiewicz3940]

As a sub, whenever I am in a new school or class, I ask the kids what their teacher does to get their attention. In the lower grades, I will explain that I don't know the teacher's regular routine, so from time to time, I may do things differently. If I need help, I will ask for it. The kids are usually eager to help but it also nips problems in the bud before they begin.

[@terrybohl6106]

Use index cards. Scramble the spelling on the vocabulary needed for that class on each card I.e. categorize becomes zicagoerite…make it simple or as difficult as your kids can decode. Flash them on the overhead (or use whatever technology you have) as the kids are arriving. The guessing gets their attention right away and you’re reinforcing vocabulary. Two birds with one stone!

[@etacude]

Great idea, Terry! I will definitely mention it in the future! 😃👍

[@pacifist1360]

Wow, thank you so much. I am a music teacher so maybe I can play piano before kids enter my music class (if that's something the kids will be doing), or I will play the drumsticks or maracas to the music in the background as class starts entering before my teaching (if that's something the kids will be doing), something I haven't yet thought about. Wow, amazing how creative teaching and teachers are. That's brilliant. Once I played "Dance Monkey", the song fifth graders were learning how to play on the piano after our music class and it ended the class beautifully. I never thought about doing something like that at the beginning of class. I'll keep that in mind for next time, thanks!

[@OPTIONALWATCH]

The funny thing I keep noticing is that during staff meetings or district trainings, teachers act and do the same things as students and need to be quieted down.

[@Carolmaizy]

We often counted down from 10, varying the counting pace unexpectedly. Clapping sequences worked well. Our school's universal signal for quiet was a peace sign and an index finger over the lips. It was magical. These are all good ideas. I did love using whiteboard messages, myself. Very useful ideas here.

[@etacude]

Good tips Carol!

[@abulahab6528]

Never imply to the students that THEY are establishing the tone. I’ve heard teachers say, “I’m waiting.” The kids at least subconsciously think “Fine. Keep waiting.”

[@etacude]

I like that idea, Abu! 👍 I'll share it in a story today.

[@loreanrivera9895]

You are SO on point on the silent treatment. I hated when my teachers acted like that as if the class actually cared they're upset. It really affected their authority

[@etacude]

That's the word I should've added to the video ~ authority. Teachers need to embrace being the authority figure! 😃

[@raerose2278]

“Call and Response” technique. Teacher says “a lot”. Students complete the sentence by saying “is 2 words”. Students now know class is ready to begin because the expectations have been explained at the beginning of the school year (or teaching day if you are a sub) and continually/constantly used with students.

[@sharonrinkiewicz3940]

I am a sub. When I cover elementary school, I write the word Recess on the board. I explain that if they are quiet and do their work, I will add exclamation marks to the end of the word. That means they've earned extra recess time. On the other hand, if they are noisy, interrupt me, distract from learning, ect, I erase letters. Each letter I erase corresponds to 5 minutes lost.

[@etacude]

Excellent Sharon!

[@honzo1078]

@@etacude I've cofounded two schools, actually- one in S Korea and one in Compton, CA. They were both demonstration schools that served under-served populations- orphan girls in SK, 1st percentile income population in Compton. This is not a recipe for longevity, although the programs themselves were very successful. When the private seed money ran out, there was no way to sustain them. The money people had the idea that state schools would adopt the program, but that was culturally impossible in SK and economically impossible in Compton, due to the district's complete dependency on federal Title 1 funds. At the time (early 80's) these were tied to poor performance, and after a year of kindergarten, our students had gone from 1st percentile in state testing to uniformly above 50th, a 'problem' that only got worse as they advanced. The underlying problem is that schools serve the state and the ruling class, not their students.

[@audnesp3936]

I would believe the issue with that solution is that children have an absolute need to move around and recess is just a necessity. I'm afraid that if they behave bad and can't go on recess enough you'll just have even more frustrated and restless students.

[@markelmore66]

I find it helpful to praise the behavior I want. “Thank you, Emily! I see you seated and waiting”. “Thank you Jayden! I see you have your notebook and pencil out and are ready to write”. “Now I see Hector is waiting quietly… now all of row 3…” and the others will fall into line.

[@etacude]

Good jpb Markelmore66!

[@Freight_Train]

I use the "island method." I made this title up but it works if you think of it this way. Isolate the loudest kids either verbally ("John, I need to be silent for the next 2 minutes because I can hear every word you are saying to your neighbor and you are sitting across the room") or physically (seat them somewhere else for a short time--not time out though). The trouble maker is on their own island and they don't like that, so they talk more quietly over time. It also usually quiets the entire room.

[@etacude]

I like the idea of seperating students that keep each other off-task! This is useful when there are only a couple of troublemakers. Thank you for sharing, Train! ☺🙏

[@aurora.marie_x5345]

Interesting ideas. The first week is crucial but it's never too late. That's the wonderful thing about teaching...you always get another chance ❤

[@etacude]

So true, Aurora! Every day is a new beginning and opportunity to improve our classes.

[@pedro6720]

Every day is always on time, sadly in a classroom it needs to start with new ideas every Monday and keep them strong throughout the week

[@lorigutierrez3480]

not in a class at this time, but loved how you clearly let the students know with techniques on transition time

[@Improvemypronunciation]

I watched because I need a new way to grab the kids attention. I do agree with if you grab their attention with respect then it’ll be easier to get them to listen each time. Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@etacude]

Thank you for watching and your interesting response! It's always wise to search for new ideas. 🙏

[@elif-qo1yz]

Thank you so much ! This is my first year being a English teacher in France, and I'm having quite a hard time with some of my classes (they can be pretty chatty and agitated). I'm definitely going to use these tips ! Thanks again !

[@etacude]

All the best Elif!

[@RohitKushwaha-lb8rv]

I'm also a teacher in India

[@smendes2004]

Same here with French stds.

[@Yasmeenaholic]

I say 'My dear students' and the students reply 'my dear teacher" it works and I have learned more interesting callbacks now on your channel,thanks!

[@etacude]

That's a very sweet callback, Yasmeen! 😊

[@yunabraska9064]

I don't shout nor I use loud tone during classes. I just tap the desk with the marker and keep tapping for a few seconds and the class becomes quiet. That is my trick 😁

[@etacude]

That's a good technique, Yuna! Whatever works is useful! :D

[@TeachersTVAfrica]

Amazing strategy.

[@Spurhope]

What would you do if there is 1 or 2 don't?

[@yunabraska9064]

@@Spurhope That depends on their ages. If they are children, then you can simply suggest a light punishment for those who don't keep quiet. What I mean by punishment is, preventing them from joining a certain activity, or something that would not cause damage to the child. You can keep them after class and discuss their attitude with them. Most of the times that works. But while you are in the classroom, you can switch their seats (place them with people they don't usually sit with), write their names down on a paper and make sure the whole class hears that but don't tell them why (You won't be doing anything but that freaks them out most of the times), or keep staring at them until that gets really uncomfortable for them so they would just sit silently, even then- keep staring for a few moments to make sure the whole class feels the intimidation. I enjoy doing the final two with older students who tend to act naughty on purpose, and that usually helps. :) Long comment >\\< Sorry but I hope that helped.

[@pacifist1360]

Thank you so much, these tips are amazing. Oftentimes I use the clapping call and response and it works like a charm. I also walk around the class and observe the students who are doing the right thing and I complement them, and all the kids want to feel complimented and feel accomplished so they all want to do the right thing and follow a good example. I never scream at the students because that doesn't work. I also stand in front of the class with a big smile. As the "silent treatment" that you were referring to, I often walk around the class with my finger on my lips and my right hand raised which means that everyone is quiet, we are about to start the class, and it always works for me. Definitely your suggestion of calling kids by names helps because kids want to have fun, they want to learn but they also want to be recognized, and I try to be able to help them as much as possible in having them realize their goal. Sometimes I have kids model good behavior in front of the whole class, and that works like a charm too. I definitely take a lot of positives watching this video, thank you so much for posting this treasure!

[@etacude]

Sounds like you're doing everything you can to observe peace in your class, Pacifist! 😊 I'm sure your students enjoy being with you.

[@pacifist1360]

@@etacude Thank you so much for your response, yes the kids in our school love music, for the most part, we are fortunate that our school has very good kids and great teachers. I hope you had great holidays. I have a question for you, seems like you are an excellent teacher. The kids all respond very well to my instruction besides one class. One fourth grade music class I teach is very tough. The kids there just overtly refuse to follow any instructions and choose to be disrespectful. It's harder for me to teach them anything than kindergarten because they think they can break the rules and there are no consequences for their actions. Some things that kids say in class are extremely disruptive and inappropriate and today I got almost nothing done with them in an hour because they "chose" to use their time like that fooling around and seeing the teacher - me - being upset. What should I do, it has just gotten to a point where no matter what strategy I try (clapping, repeat after me, quiet game, if you behave you will be my helper, etc), nothing works for them, it just seems as if they don't care any longer. For example, one kid was playing with his drum sticks in class so inappropriately that he was banging on the desk and another student was throwing and catching his maracas instead of making beats, so I took their instruments away from them, but instead of listening, they chose to play with their friends and go to play in the bathroom instead. With my first graders when I've done something like that where they break the rules, they always listen the next time because they care about playing instruments. Here the kids told me how much they want to play instruments but they don't seem to care about their behavior. Thank you so much. I really would love to have that class learn a lot about music and have fun, but before they can play any instruments, they need to learn how to behave themselves (rules), there can't really be any instruction, what do you think?

[@pacifist1360]

I saw your video on Emergency Classroom Situation kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZDRp4B8p7iXfck and I think I should do that.

[@clairemoniz4341]

When my first graders are finishing up something and I need them to quiet down and get ready for the next step or transition to something else, I yell "Tally Ho!" And they say, "Let's go!" It gets their attention and they love it!

[@etacude]

Sounds like a really fun call-and-response technique! ☺ Thank you for sharing, Claire! 🙏

[@Glitchfaction]

I currently have a group of kids right now that are out of control. Not just for me, but every other teacher in the grade. They fear absolutely no discipline, their parents couldn’t care less, and there are no rewards for positive behavior they even care for. It’s honestly at the point that I’ve just given up. They get out of their seats, talk non stop. Admin does nothing and they took away our ability to give detention.

[@etacude]

Yah that's a big problem and left to long. You should think creatively to stop this behavior.

[@Glitchfaction]

@@etacude thinking creatively in situations like this are a big part of the problem. These kids need old school discipline. A good after school detention and Saturday school system would do the trick

[@elabasi4993]

I started using some of your class expressions to spark my students' attention and it workd well. Much appreciated!

[@SilverMermaid777]

Hi, Eric! I am a new teacher. I've started teaching like a month ago and I have two groups of students since I work in a Foreign Language School in my home town. They are preschool. So, my first group is from eight 6-year olds that come to the school by noon for the afternoon. My taks is to teach them English, to make clil lessons and to have fun. It's been amazing past few weeks. I use 3..2..1 and saying loud their names, slowly and also with calm voice. This attracts their attention with no doubt and they are willing to do their task which is to write a paper with one of the English lettrs for now. :) Only when they are too excited because of the game they are playing is hard to calm them down, but I will definetly use The Hocus-Pocus technique and I'm sure that will have a result right away. My second group is on Mondays and Wednesdays and they are 2nd grade. There they are five boys are they are so nice and fun to communicate with. With them is so easy to teach and to watch for the disipline during the lesson. They know when to raise a hand to give them the word and they know how to reply to questions. It's so nice. I love my job!

[@etacude]

Good job Simona!

[@TheLanguageLady]

There is definititely power in having students exercise and move in class. It activates essential parts of the brain that helps them to focus, especially if it after lunch time. These great actionable tips. Thank you for sharing.

[@etacude]

Managing student energy is a big part of classroom management. Lifting energy when they are bored and settling them when they have too much. 😀

[@mayanlogos92]

I don't know how this got into my recommendations but I so need it :))

[@graceelfondo3149]

Interesting tips! I say 'Hello' and students should reply with 'Hi' and vice versa. This is to get their attention, then I count backwards from 5 to 1- giving them time to settle down. In other classes (small kids), I count 1 to 3 (with an action each number I taught them on the first day of class).

[@etacude]

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[@kellykelly6101]

For my first graders I have a balloon 🎈 and drew a happy face in one side and a sad face on the other side so every time they start getting out of control and loud I will walk around them show them the happy or sad face and I tell them: you will go home with this face on your behavior sheet if you don't quit being noisy, as soon as they see me with the balloon in my hand they already know without me talking to them that I want their behavior to chance 😄 believe me it really works! I don't have to say a word at all because they already know!! 👍🏼😄

[@etacude]

I can imagine that working!! Mr. Balloon aftually serves as a mascot for student behavior. Great idea, Kelly! 🥰

[@rapunzel786]

For me silent treatment of staring each one works and loudly appreciating n rewarding a particular student for being quiet

[@jeffcarlin5866]

The most effective way to communicate to your students that you want them to be quiet -- AND listen -- is a demonstration: you stand at the front of your classroom with your closed mouth and wait for them to be quiet. You MODEL for them. I like to raise my hand to the square as a signal that I need to speak. This can be awkward for the first few days or weeks...but eventually they will learn that you are quiet so they will be quiet. You are the leader, after all. Don't be LOUD and try to compete with them. The quiet one wins!

[@marketingconsultant8630]

It does not work for average teenagers aged 14 to 16 years old. But it does work grade 7 and 8 students. Students swear at teachers, use mobile phones constantly and everything you say they will make fun of. It depends on their capital culture and emotional intelligence. Some students will always be a bully because they will always seek attention. Good explanation though.. Cheers

[@etacude]

True Marketing Consultant. Every age and culture are different.

[@GingerIndiana]

Your advices are great! Thank you. The waiting behavior with a big smile, I had already used and it works well indeed. But I love the call/response trick (123 eyes on me...) that seems faster to reach the goal or gives diversity of solutions.

[@marikasun4498]

Hey Eric that was very instructive - nice reminders - nice ideas 💡 Well done! Thank you ☺️👍

[@englishcoffeetimewithhafsa8859]

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[@jessicalizcarrion]

I have 2 that I use that gets my students' attention quickly. I say, "Look at me," and the kids have to look at me with "crazy eyes". The other one is , I tell them to put their heads down and I talk softly to give them directions, they do it quickly. When they're ready, I say "heads up". I use others, but those work the fastest for me. (3rd grade teacher).

[@margaretlothian4913]

Hi, I really enjoyed your video. One of my popular techniques to get my students to settle down is to count backwards from 10. I tell them what I expect to see by the time I get to zero, and the all rush to comply before I'm done counting

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

I only worked with a handful of students at a time in a small room. Though I rarely had an issue, when I did, I'd lower my voice to a whisper. Nothing quieted down my students to listen more than that. Everyone wants to hear something whispered.

[@etacude]

That really helps to awaken your students' curiosity! 😄

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

@@etacude It sure does. I was happy to see it in your video too. It works for parents too.

[@treeriver9755]

It's wonderful to have such a great teacher's atmosphere. It's a good learning experience.

[@etacude]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😇

[@TimersBox]

Transforming Noise into Focus: Classroom Management Strategies for Managing a Lively Class 🤫📚 Discover effective techniques for taming a noisy classroom and creating an environment conducive to learning. From establishing clear expectations to implementing engaging activities, these strategies empower teachers to regain control and foster a peaceful learning atmosphere.

[@muzikhumalo9886]

For a “normal” classroom these are some great ideas. For mine, I don’t know if this could work. My students have given up on their education and are trying to drive me out of the class.

[@philaninkomo7108]

Kodwa ungqedelani😁🤣🤣

[@muzikhumalo9886]

@@philaninkomo7108 Its true though. I teach at a inner city school in Milwaukee. People have some great ideas. I just need one to give me ideas for classrooms like mine.

[@philaninkomo7108]

@@muzikhumalo9886 ei ngyakuzwa bafo. Khona yae yaz uqinsile eziny zinto ezilaa uvel ubone kut ai akukho okungasiz lezi ezam,

[@etacude]

Sorry to hear that it is so tough teaching. It is probably the worst situation for a teacher to be in. Here is a video I did that might have some ideas. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZDRp4B8p7iXfck

[@suegurney4666]

It is so difficult when children give up and feel they have no future. I once taught in and inner city London school as a supply teacher with 13/14 year olds . This time it was successful but may not always be so because with a class one needs time to build the relationship . Anyway that day I anticipated trouble and fortunately chose activities which could manage behaviour as with London City schools this is a possibility. Drawing and story telling using a musical instrument became the lessons. To capture their interest they had to guess where I was from . Most thought Australia , New Zealand and a few rightly South Africa? This was the beginning of the Mandela story which fascinated them as his life story is inspirational. We had a great discussion on what is possible. This was followed by a charcoal drawing and some felt they could not do it. However the Madiba story reinforced the belief that effort and determination have results. While they drew , music was played and students quietened each other. One doesn’t always have successes like this but even once is a motivation for teachers to keep trying with successful stories and strategies until the relationship is positively cemented. Don’t give up please,we all feel despondent at times. This channel is great for ideas , thank you !

[@hayley1868]

I used the three two one stop and it literally worked

[@etacude]

My classic move! Glad it worked. Remember, it's all in the confidence. When I say it I slow down in case students need more time. 😀

[@learningenglishwithmspony]

Wow! Awsome!!!!! I need to use these techniques in my English class. I have been using 3 minutes quiet after every recess and it works quite well. Thank you so much.

[@3shircoh]

I saw your channel for the first time last week and I can't stop watching it. I'm learning a lot. Thank you! A teacher from Israel

[@etacude]

Welcome Shircoh!

[@englishmadeeasy1423]

Great tips! I usually stand by the door and as soon as the students see me, they stand in silence. Sometimes, the class gets noisy during the period. I will try some of your tips for that. I also considered using the song 'follow the leader' during a period to wake them up with a fun activity or get them to settle down and listen again! I have not tried it yet, but will do so soon.

[@etacude]

Thank you EnglishMadeEasy for good response!

[@informationgalore4679]

Here, it is opposite. I am a librarian and when I go to the class to bring the students to the library..as soon as they see me they start shouting.

[@eloisaperpetuoguimaraesdem9804]

Friend, these tips are gold!! Thank you for sharing! Hugs from Brazil 😊

[@trishjohnson35]

Tudo BEM? I couldn't resist. My heart is always in Brasil!

[@adastefaniu2602]

Yes, very interesting method. My husband is a teacher and the students know that if they make noise, they get a test. Here it depends on common sense and how much you respect the teaching staff. You don't do what you want in class. There are rules and prohibitions at least in my country and it's better that way. Otherwise it would be chaos.

[@magnoandreschillitupaalbuj7398]

Planning, enthusiasm, positive mindset, empathy, RESPECT for them. They must know what you expect them to achieve, observe them, give them feedback in groups and/or privately. be assertive and control your emotions. Don't judge but LISTEN to them. We can be strict with the rules, agreements and schools values...but if the case we can be flexible....etc....most importantly, have a clear goal, a plan and be as CONFIDENT as you can...Finally, loosen up a bit, show them that you can enjoy their world too and create a bond thats allow trust and respect to flow back to you...

[@etacude]

Good job Magno!

[@sharleneburgett9131]

I have my students stand until they are quiet. They will start to monitor others around you. I recently put STAND QUIETLY on my Agenda Slide show (on a separate slide) and now I just click on and off the Stand Quietly sign and it is working great. If someone talks right after, they have to immediately stand again. I have never had a kid who wanted the whole class to stand and never had a problem with my method.

[@etacude]

Good job Sharlene Burgett!

[@disdonc6012]

My class would like this acting. They would just rather like to not have my lesson and stand there talking to each other or just not listen and stand up at all.

[@ingush1989]

Damn the intro is so about me. That damned feeling “im a bad teacher”...

[@etacude]

Don't take it personally. You'll grow and improve. 😃👍

[@AwesomeMom1234]

Breath deep

[@sofia_miranda1859]

So awful I feel so bad when they keep on talking😔

[@Kovalenglish]

I love it! Thanks for sharing!

[@etacude]

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[@honzo1078]

You missed the most important thing: Say something worth listening to. If your students don't care about what you're teaching, it doesn't much matter whether they are quiet or not. The critical thing is to get them to care about what you're saying.

[@etacude]

Very true Honzo.

[@v00n2000]

Trouble is, if you're delivering a national curriculum, the subject matter (albeit worthy subjects such as The Environment) can be very boring for children and it's almost impossible to interest them. They have the same messages banged into them several times a year and you can see their faces fall when the slide comes up on the screen. If I wrote my own lesson plans it'd be a lot easier, but I deliver Powerpoints, videos and worksheets that have all been pre-prepared.

[@honzo1078]

@@v00n2000 So change the curriculum. It's also a problem with the general teaching schema- telling people facts does not constitute educating them, especially at a young age. If you can't make a presentation interesting and relevant to your students, you shouldn't be presenting it, because it won't accomplish any useful purpose. The only 'behavior problem' I ever had as an elementary school teacher was an excess of enthusiasm. A simple reminder that they were preventing themselves from doing more of what got them excited was all it took to restore order.

[@v00n2000]

@@honzo1078 Ha ha. If you're employed as a teacher in a state school, that is impossible. You *must* present the materials given to you, or be unemployed. Simples.

[@honzo1078]

@@v00n2000 Which is why I no longer teach.

[@kh6209]

Two of my favourite are 'Hocus Pocus - Everybody focus!' and 'Bus stop! -ch make a hisssss sound'

[@carolinekelly3415]

Hello Professor, thank you for this video!!!!!

[@neusamariafraportebravo7745]

Your tips are fantastic. I've tried them. I also use words of order like: stand up, sit down, clap your hands, feet on the floor and ... shut up (crossing their arms). It works wonderfully.

[@etacude]

Excellent Neusa Maria Fraporte Bravo!

[@user-dw7bq4lr3s]

Thank you very much! These are amazing techniques! I've just discovered your channel and wanted to say that your videos are of great value; and you're really motivating! :)

[@etacude]

Thank you Maria! It really means a lot to me. For now I male simple videos but I hope to make a whole series in the near future. :)

[@beatakronerova1246]

You can apply this on kids who are from a healthy environment. In my opinion it depends on their social status, some of them are just rude, some kids cant respect authorities or even their own parents and disturb everyone in the class. Sometimes shouting at them can help better then anything else.

[@etacude]

It's reallt tough. After working with difficult kids I know that my ideas might not work. The point is that we should never give up. Once we do it's over. I really feel for teachers who have to struggle with difficult students day in and day out. I hope to share better tips to help them in the future. 🥺

[@beatakronerova1246]

yes i agree. every class is different and what i can apply for one class maybe wont be that good for another one but i can still try my best to figure it out how to make them listen and teach them something useful

[@etacude]

@@beatakronerova1246 Exactly. No 2 classes are the same and we can vary our approaches as long as the same rules apply and we are consistent and fair. 😃

[@quehorror11]

I feel you. I have a class of 15 where there are 4 ADHDs and at the very moment my attention is not on them, they get out of control. I literally can't finish even ONE sentence without getting interrupted by at least 3 kids. NONE of the techniques worked because I don't even have time to introduce them the new things. And then instantly the whole group gets disturbed and excited, so the only way is to give them a 'shock' with shouting. But it's like trying to stop waves of the sea with two hands...

[@FR-zz2bj]

I did find that loving all your students, no matter how difficult, makes a, difference. Make space for them all in your heart. Never belittle or humiliate them infront of everyone, try and talk to them outside the classroom door. Also, remember that their home situation affects their homework etc, so be considerate. It's not easy, it takes alot of patience but you'll get there

[@jeanettesmith765]

It is especially tough for a substitute teacher.

[@Hmg989]

Thanks much for ur useful videos!!!

[@crayonsandcars]

I have to admit that my middle school classes are usually on the louder side. That’s a bit on my doing since I like for students to do group work and interact with each other, especially after a year of covid virtual learning. When I do need quiet, I sometimes shut the lights, rhythmic clapping, and play the opening them from the tv series 24 or even Baby Shark. Baby Shark is so annoying they beg me to stop. Lol!

[@etacude]

Hahaha! Baby shark used for good! I love it! Thanks for sharing, Alice! 😄🙏

[@virgoqueen7084]

My learners will probably sing and clap along

[@nafisa7883]

I wish someone had taught me, when I started my teaching , now I have learned some techniques with so much efforts and after years and years of experience but still some of them are new and seems interesting , thanks for making this video , I am sure novice teacher will make most of it .

[@englishcoffeetimewithhafsa8859]

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[@etacude]

HI Nafisa, sorry for my late reply. It is true, we all wish we could have avoided the pain of our mistakes. But don't be hard on yourself, we have to be lifelong-learners. Have a great 2022!

[@nafisa7883]

@@etacude I appreciate your reply, yes true we all are life long learners , there is so much to do and learn.

[@japanvirtuallearning4268]

Totally understand! There was nothing available like tips for teachers. Really nothing could help!

[@jassielramos7437]

Loved the tips . Thanks a lot

[@EnglishDanny]

Hi Eric. Thanks for the video. Have a great day.

[@granitfog]

One teacher in my past had an object that he squeaked whenever he wanted to get everyone's attention. It always worked to quiet the class. One day when the teacher wasn't in the class and everyone got noisy, I surreptitiously squeaked my own "toy" and, even without the teacher the class, everyone suddenly got silent and looked around.

[@etacude]

If students are used to a method, it's a good and fun way to quiet them down or get their attention. Thank you for sharing, T-Rat! :D

[@angeladavis4529]

Thank you for these tips can not wait to use them.

[@etacude]

Thank you for watching! 😊🙏

[@sereenfarran8791]

I just discovered ur channel and found it absolutely helpful!! Thank you!

[@etacude]

Welcome!

[@hemz26380]

This is so interesting. I really enjoyed, very helpful. " I use hands on top everybody stop"

[@iradrohobycky8459]

Hi Eric, I enjoyed watching your strategy video. Thank you! I’m a kindergarten teacher and we do use Give Me Five the students think it means STOP! Being a music teacher, before changing my assignment, I love to use CALL & RESPONSE as well as the CLAP RHYTHMN GAME! I like the way you introduced and used many examples of strategies for young children, grades 1-3, and grades 4-6.

[@etacude]

Thank you for your sharing your experience, Ira! I'm always very jealous of music teachers because it means so much for students. (Plus, I'm not very musical so I appreciate teachers that are). Good luck with your classes! 😊🙏

[@iradrohobycky8459]

Eric if you know how to clap, sing a basic tune, know what music your class listens to and enjoys- you’re all set! We love to play musical chairs during inclement weather! This could be done with any primary and junior grade! We set up 8 to 10 chairs back to back. We ask which child like to begin first we have split JK and SK. SKs usually go first since they know how the game is played. In addition, we inform the children that it’s only game and that everyone is having fun. If someone’s not successful getting to a chair first, that’s ok! The first time we play it, we role model correct ways to model. Being a ham, I love to pretend that I’m a crier and model the desired response. This manner the child understands that it’s only a game and we’re all having fun playing and singing the songs!

[@emranjuma9072]

Hi ira could you please reply me!?

[@iradrohobycky8459]

@@emranjuma9072 hello! How can I help you?

[@kavisamaraweera4002]

I'm still a teenager but I have to manage a class full of little kids.. I really enjoy it but my problem was how to quiet them when they are very noisy.. This video was very helpful to me..❤️

[@buithily7590]

Gooood! Thank you for sharing! It's really helpful!

[@etacude]

I really hopes it helps in class, Bui! 🙏

[@ms.teaschannel8745]

Lucky to be here and get all these techniques just in a video!

[@antoniogavira9385]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="432">7:12</a> best technique ever.

[@LittleSongs]

Great tips!

[@user-mv6nq6kq5x]

Thank you very much for these techniques you illustrated. I use the "track the speaker and eyes on me, or eyes on the screen" techniques to silence my students. Unfortunately, there are certain times when some students choose to ignore and I have to be direct by mentioning their location, such as those at the back or at the corner to track the speaker. However, It is never too late to learn. I have learned additional strategies from this video that I intend to implement.

[@samanthahuffman2517]

I will calmly say If you can hear my voice take a deep breath hold two three and release. (Repeat until quiet) It gives them a reset and is calming. I’ve never had to do more than three breaths and often takes only one.

[@lorsange1107]

Amazing tip. Thank you! 💙🙌

[@lisayakermda4066]

i've done if you can hear me clap 2 times (whispering) and repeat until everyone has quieted and is clapping along. But i actually LOVE the deep breath option!!! Going to try it!!!

[@japanvirtuallearning4268]

Wanted to tell you this Eric because I think you deserve! Every time I can’t find good activities for my classes, I check your channel and I can find it! Among all the online mess. ThNk you so much

[@etacude]

Thanks Japan Virtual Learning. I am pleased to serve the learning community!

[@user-hh2uj5qu7e]

Thank you for these tips I usually use the eyes are watching but the bunch is just restless

[@sunshinegirl5229]

Wow! So good your ideas! Thanks!!!

[@etacude]

Thank you for watching, Happygirl! 😊 🙏

nice content

[@etacude]

Thanks Trap!

[@cheeseplease2832]

This is my second year teaching and i realized every class has to be treated differently. Some classes are just fine even if they talk (but not alot and not too loud), some have to be punished with grades, some you just have to be funny with them and they will follow what you say, some need small praises or gifts from time to time to be disciplined, some need to be shouted at, some you have to be strict with and treat them like they're in prison since that's the only way they can stay disciplined... BUT there is one class that i have that is so annoying and till now i can't handle them. The only way they will sit quiet is when the supervisor checks in from time to time (i told her to help me because seriously this class is a chaos and all teachers complain about this class). I would like to add that this class is a grade 6 class formed of 35 boys only and i swear only 3 from this class are well behaved. The rest are crazy little chipmunks. I don't want to always depend on the supervisor so I'm going to try this new way which is makiing them stand the whole session and write while they're standing and only allow the quiet and well behaved ones to sit down. I can't believe I've tried all the tricks and non have worked till now. Hopefully this one might work or else I'll have to stick with the supervisor coming from time to time which makes me feel ashamed to be honest.

[@corgansow6173]

Punishing students by deducting their grades is counter-productive because their behaviour does not relate to how they perform in their assessments or exams. You need to enforce consequences (eg: detentions) as result of them not following your rules.

[@autoclearanceuk7191]

`grade 6 class formed of 35 boys` that sounds tough. I hope you have managed to win them over.

[@pault9544]

35 students of all boys? Is it an all boys school? I honestly think there should be laws against having class sizes too big. Personally, I think having them stand all period is too harsh (how would you feel if you were made to stand all through class?) and if they're already unruly they're not gonna follow that. They will get tired soon. It's true that sometimes we just get a bad batch. Maybe try to get more advice from supervisor.

[@elizvarghese1705]

I'm just awe with ur techniques as I was struggling all my teaching years..thanks a lot for sharing valuable advice..keep posting Eric

[@etacude]

Thank you for your kind words, Eliz! 🙏 I'll do my best!

[@eileenzhang8705]

Very useful, thanks!

[@learning2read]

Great ideas! Thanks

[@etacude]

Thanks Theo! Just found your new video. Unfortunately I can't comment on it because no comments are allowed on KZbin videos for kids.😀

[@francoisfiset4894]

I have to admit that some of the tips he gives are cool, though. I'm going to try 1,2,3 eyes on me!

[@etacude]

Happy to hear that, Francois! 😊 Whatever works for your classes. 👍

[@user-mi3um3lm3w]

Good pieces of advice , thank you !

[@etacude]

Hi валентина павлюк, my pleasure! Have a great 2022! (PS sorry for the late reply)

[@maroon25]

Thank you for this, im gonna try your tips in my class

[@tasnimkotadawala6515]

Thank you for this video...it is highly insightful...good compilation of the strategies to use in the classroom...I particularly have experienced call and response as being fairly effective to get the class to attention.... Rhythmic clapping is another winner ..so also the number countdown and how it works wonders ..one strategy that I follow is to catch students doing the right thing and appreciating it ..it also motivates others to follow the same

[@etacude]

Good job Tasnim Kotadawala!