Tesol Teachers - How To Keep Your Students Attention
Number 1 Stay Calm
Nothing excites children more than seeing the teacher excited. It’s only natural. You, as the teacher, are their leader and when you display excited energy, positive or negative, it rubs off on them.
Whether you are angry or a student is angry or misbehaving it is your job to play the role of the adult and remain rational. Do not let your emotions get carried away. The students will recognize this civil behavior and may begin to practice it in the classroom, giving you a a more harmonious environment.
Number 2 Be Prepared