Being a new instructor, I have come to realize that (during my first few days of teaching) my initial approach to cover disciplinary measures and be clear with these measures were delivered ineffectively. There was lack of force in how I 'layed the rules' for discipline in terms of keeping silence during class hours. Approaching almost the end of the term, I have observed that 30% of my students would talk frequently during class lectures despite my attempts to get their attention, telling them in the politest manner and terms (language) that they could possibly understand to be 'students that need to pay attention and allow the rest in the class to focus and not be disrupted'. Personally, I believe that students are not perfect and get side tracked like anyone else, so I try not to embarass them with maybe a loud piercing voice and tone that would be just ready to reprimand them or pounce on them when I see them talking. Should I be firmer the next term and show myself less forgiving in this area? I want them to learn to respect the instructor and their fellow students without the implementation of fear of outright abrupt discipline. But I have qualms if that would be the right way to implement discipline. The rest of the students comprising 60-70% are focused, no issues with them. Would it be too late to implement stricter measures in the area of discipline right now? I would appreciate comments and suggestions. Thank you.