Effective Teaching Strategies to Handle Loud Students
Maya Lee・7 minutes read
Use strategies like writing "noise" on the board, employing timers, moving closer to students, using post-it notes for disruptive behavior, and using transition songs to manage classroom chatter and maintain discipline effectively. These methods help redirect students' attention, signal transitions between activities, and provide consequences for disruptive behavior.
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- Using the word "noise" on the whiteboard to manage classroom chatter by erasing letters as a consequence can be an effective strategy for maintaining discipline and encouraging students to monitor their behavior.
- Implementing a post-it note system to track disruptive behavior and escalating consequences with each instance provides a structured approach to addressing issues, ultimately leading to a designated break space for students to regroup and refocus.
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Recent questions
How can I manage classroom chatter effectively?
By using the word "noise" on the whiteboard to signify talking consequences, employing a timer for transitions, moving closer to students who talk, implementing a post-it note system for disruptive behavior, and introducing transition songs.
What strategies can help maintain discipline in class?
Strategies such as using a timer for transitions, employing proximity by moving closer to students who talk, implementing a post-it note system for disruptive behavior, and introducing transition songs can help maintain discipline in class.
How can I track and address disruptive behavior in students?
You can track and address disruptive behavior in students by using a post-it note system to escalate consequences with each instance, leading to a break space for students to collect themselves.
What methods can be used to signal transitions between activities?
Transition songs can be introduced to signal shifts between activities, engaging students and minimizing chatter while ensuring they understand the time limit through repetition.
What are effective ways to redirect student attention in class?
Effective ways to redirect student attention in class include using proximity by physically moving closer to students who are talking, subtly redirecting their attention without singling them out.
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Managing Classroom Noise and Behavior Effectively
- Use the word "noise" on the whiteboard to manage classroom chatter; erase letters as a consequence for talking, with options like extra homework or lost recess time.
- Employ a timer in class, projecting it on a screen or using a physical one to signal transitions and maintain discipline.
- Utilize proximity by physically moving closer to students who are talking, subtly redirecting their attention without singling them out.
- Implement a post-it note system to track disruptive behavior, escalating consequences with each instance, leading to a break space for students to collect themselves.
- Introduce transition songs to signal shifts between activities, engaging students and minimizing chatter, ensuring they understand the time limit through repetition.
