374: "How Can I Get My Class to Respect Me Without Raising My Voice?"

LEARN MORE at Do you ever feel like your students only listen when you raise your voice—and you don't want to be that teacher? In this Teacher Talk episode, Linda and Ashly dive deep into what to do when you're a new, soft-spoken or non-authoritative teacher who still wants a calm, respectful classroom. You CAN gain student respect, keep lessons on track, and manage attention-seeking behaviors—without becoming louder, harsher, or someone you're not! "I am a first year Spanish teacher. I am not an authoritative personality and I do not have a loud voice. How can I get my class to respect me without raising my voice. They get derailed and like to say things to get attention from their peers while I am teaching. I have a student who is ADD and will not stop taking the bait from students around him so he is constantly turning around and talking to people around him, despite constant redirecting and correction." 00:00 Introduction to Classroom Management Challenges 02:50 Understanding Teaching Personalities and Authority 06:54 Strategies for Managing Student Behavior 09:32 Final Thoughts and Resources for Teachers Resources/Links Mentioned: Warning Systems Video: 10 Commandments Episode: 10 Commandments Playlist: CM101:

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374: "How Can I Get My Class to Respect Me Without Raising My Voice?" is an episode from Teach 4 the Heart by Linda Kardamis.

This episode is 10:09 long.

This episode was published on Feb 16, 2026.

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