Achieving silence in the classroom

There are times when I want my class to be silent, but students do not have to be silent all the times. It is important for discipline and and for learning that I can achieve and maintain silence quickly and easily when I want it. For example, it can be disturbing for some students to think and work while others are talking. It is hard to concentrate. 

It is my role as a teacher to develop and practice effective ways to maintain silence in the classroom.

I can use various ways:

• Standing quietly with my arm held up.
• Tapping the board with a pencil for about ten seconds.
• Being silent my self. 

  Students will recognize these signs as I practice them during the perihod.