Master your attention voice for effective classroom management
Prepare Your Introduction Script
Before we practice with the proper voice level, let's prepare what you'll say. Record a 15-second introduction that includes:
Your name
How long you've been teaching
What you're excited about teaching
Recording...15s remaining
Your Introduction:
Welcome to the Attention Voice Trainer!
One of the most important skills for classroom management is developing your "attention voice" - the ability to raise your voice to a high, even level to get everyone's attention.
This interactive training module will help you practice and perfect this essential skill.
What you'll need:
A quiet environment
A device with a microphone
Permission to access your microphone
How it works:
You'll see a video of an unruly classroom
You'll hear ambient classroom noise
When prompted, use your "attention voice" to introduce yourself
Get immediate feedback on your voice volume
Practice three times to complete the exercise
Voice Calibration
Before we begin, let's calibrate your microphone to your environment.
Step 1: Ambient Noise
Please remain silent for 3 seconds while we measure background noise with classroom sounds.
Ambient noise level recorded: 0%
Step 2: Normal Speaking Voice
Please speak in your normal conversational voice and say: "Hello, this is my normal speaking voice."
Normal voice level recorded: 0%
✓ Teacher voice level automatically calculated
Classroom Scenario
Your Task:
Give a 20-second introduction using your attention voice. Follow your script:
Goal: Maintain the correct voice level for the entire 20 seconds.
Time: 20s
✓
Excellent Voice Level!
Your voice is at an appropriate level for an attention voice. This confident, projected tone will help students recognize when you need their attention.
Continue with your introduction using this voice level.
✗
Voice Too Soft
Your voice needs to be louder to effectively get students' attention. Try projecting from your diaphragm rather than your throat.
Speak confidently and clearly above the classroom noise.
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Congratulations!
You've successfully completed the Attention Voice training module.
You've practiced using your teacher voice at an appropriate volume level that will help you manage your classroom effectively.
Key Takeaways:
Your attention voice should be loud enough to be heard over classroom noise, but not shouting
Consistency in tone and volume helps students recognize when you need their attention
Practice your attention voice regularly so it becomes natural
Combine your attention voice with other classroom management techniques like a visual cue or routine
Next Steps:
Practice using your attention voice in real classroom settings. Start with low-stakes moments and build up to more challenging situations.