Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Being Viewed as the Teacher I am interning in a middle school class, grades 6-7. My CT has procedures in place for a classroom management plan and for the most part it seems to be effective. The issue I am experiencing, even when I implement her procedures and expectations, is that the students don’t view me as the “teacher figure.” This is especially true in times where I am left alone with the students. I find that my CT and I have different demeanors - and I think that might play a role in how the students view us. I’m more soft spoken and don’t have a loud protected voice. How do I get the students to view me as another one of their teachers while still maintaining my softer, kinder demeanor? I don’t want to come across too harsh or unnatural sounding if I need to be more stern with the kids. Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) Confidently tell them, in front of the teacher that you have the same authority that he or she does. Obviously talk to the main teacher and tell them the issue first but let them know you are also in charge if that is the case. Sometimes being direct and confident will help them establish your role in the classroom.