What if my band teacher is new and every kid wants to switch. How do I tell them to shut up?
90818
you mean switch from band to another elective?  tell them this:\n\nthe best reason why anyone would switch from band to another elective would be because they don't enjoy playing an instrument, not because there's a new teacher.
913032
Please listen in class when the teacher is explaining
800431
I think it depends on what age they are.  If they aren't pretty well grown and feel the teacher is wrong, they should hold their tongue, tell their parent, and let the parent do the yelling.
481269
Why not just be an adult and ask the other set of parents?  Let's try to stop putting children in the middle of our quarrels.  It sounds like there is a bit of a feud going on here, so keep it off of school property.
583879
Talk to the director first. Tell her that it may harm children's respect to the teacher if she does that. \nIf it doesn't work, talk to the board members.\n\nBut before you do all these, secure the next job first in case it doesn't work out.
1089301
Yes I would switch.  If the new teacher does not work out, you can switch again.
565361
Man, I was going through the samething with this really obnoxious girl once. I feel your pain. my plan of dealing with people like him is to stay clear of them. It might not be easy at first but once you keep avoiding and stay clear of him overtime he won't be a problem, and talk to your teacher about changing your seat, tell him/her that you have problems with this kid and that you don't get along with him that should help, and if that doesn't work well, you before taking things into your own hands try the plan first.
1147334
get your phone out, put yourself in close proximity to the loud person, pretend to have a conversation with someone on your phone, and say really loudly "hey bob can you hear me? are you sure? I think everyone in this room is being forced to listen to our conversation because I am talking so loud"                      if that doesn't work, tell them to shut the hell up!
577347
I know it is easier said, but first try power of silence. It worked for me.  Once you enter into the classroom, you simple have to take charge, stand in front of the class and do not move or say anything until you get total attention of all the students.\n\nSilence is powerful. It took the student about 15 minutes before I got complete silence.  The teacher next door ran to the principal requesting that I be employed full time and this was what they did. The vacancy resulted because the last two teachers for this class could not take it no more and gave up the plan book never to return.   \n\nSecond lay down you class rule.  I had one rule: If you want to stay, you must obey.\n\nThird, inform them that you will have phone numbers, address, and emails to make contact with their parents and guardians.\n\nAlso so not call on anyone in your class to do something before giving them advance notice or before you know them individually. I had an 11th grade student who acted up in class only when students were asked to read in class.  Why? The student could not read and did anything to avoid called upon to read.  So get to know your students. \n\nFinally ask each student to write something about them self and turn it in to you. If it is the lower class ask them to say it while you take time to write what they say.  Now that you are in control, you can teach, not baby sit.
103835
If you're a student, ask your music teacher. If you're a teacher, ask your students who accompnies them.
1047196
Great question. Jam. That's the simple answer. Have them get together and play something slow like a blues in 12/8 time (a la Stevie Ray Vaughn) and pass off solos every 2 or 3 times through the pattern. Everyone will start listening closer, because they will have to ultimately take a solo (sorry bro, i would just lay down the drum beat and not solo). Once everyone is listening more and really FEELING the music that they play, find rock songs that they really understand and feel. Jam everytime before you play and you will have a tight band in no time!\n\n- 12 year musician
352041
You need to arrange a meeting with the teacher immediately to address this - have another person with you, and keep notes of what was said.  Don't go in all guns blazing, be polite but firm and explain your concerns in a dignified manner.  If you do not get anywhere with the teacher submit a formal written complaint to the head teacher and ask for a meeting with him/her to disucss your concerns and what can be done.  Take notes of everything and copies of all letters/details of phone calls.  Take notes of anything your child tells you and of any changes you notice in your child behaviour - reluctance to go to school, nightmares, bedwetting, acting out of character. The teacher has behaved unreasonably, but give them a chance to give their version as you have so far only heard one side.  As I said - make notes of everything, the more documentation you have the stronger your case if you do need to take this any further. It's hard to stay calm and rational in this situation, I know but you've a better chance of a positive outcome if you do!
844347
Give them small pieces of text so that they may follow along as you read to them.  Ultimately, you will want them to take turns reading aloud.  I know this has gone "out of fashion" in the classroom, but it really works.  You will be modeling tone, cadence, pronunciation, etc.  I am currently teaching a literacy unit in a tenth grade classroom.  We do this every day.  This is what they were missing......
597107
Take the first step and give them the music for the piece you want to play.  Tell them you are interested, and even burn a CD for them to hear your stuff.\n\nIf you want it, step up and ask for it
85228
Get the whole class to gang up on the losers who are talking. It worked in my class. Everyone was so mad at these two guys who that they were all cool and never shut up. so all 30 of us just turned to them in class one day and geve them nasty looks and yelled..(we really yelled) for them to shut up. They found out that they were not that cool and finaly shut up the rest of the year. \nGet numbers on your side and let them know that the class is not backing them up in talking.
610183
bring this up at your next parents meeting,the chances are hell have a friend at school who he needs separaing from in class,it worked with my son,they were distracting each other so now they can mess around but only at playtime!good luck!
423747
if the class is new to itself and the sts dont know each other then either do some fun questionnaires or try a throing ball game where you shout out the sts name before throwing it to them to get them all used to each other. if its only you that is new then teacha few ordinary lessons first, dont lose their respect by trying to be too fun at first, let them see that you are a teacher first and then as you get to know then and they you, you can reward them with some fun games.