Sucking The Venom Out Of Vampires

Imagine you're surrounded by 45 hyperactive and potentially harmful bunch of teenage students in a small and humid classroom, and you were already drenched out from previous class. How would you handle the situation?

These are what I always do, and surprisingly it has helped me a lot in my teaching career.

Note :

The tips/guides share are just from mere experience in handling a noisy or almost uncontrollabled classroom, and NOT on teaching and learning process. Any comments are very much appreciated.

1. VOICE PROJECTION

How you sound to others is as important as your impression and your appearance in classroom. While the other two are less significant in controlling, your voice projection plays role to grab/attract attention of your students towards you.

2. EYE CONTACT

This never fails. Regardless of any situation, students tend to be intimidated or at least, get ease a little, once you hold your look at them for a while and just be silent. Bear in mind to vary the way you look at them, depending on the situation. For an instance, a "dangerous wizard" in the class may react aggressively if you throw a sharp stare at them - so a still look will just do. Try it.

3. TAKE CONTROL

Always remember that you are the Captain of The Ship. The "Carlisle" of The Cullens (hehe). Play authority and you shift the gear. Don't let them to be in charge of a chaotic situation. Give clear orders and be firm, they WILL LISTEN to your words.

Thankfully, the situation was under control - and you would find your teaching enjoyable and all eyes and attention will be thrown to you.