We all know it is not just what you say, but how you say it that has impact. Listen to any successful teacher and you will hear them engage their learners, not just through the words, but also the vocal variety with which they express them.
Far more than simply a vehicle for communicating information, your voice brings emotional colour to your classroom. You use it to build excitement, generate engagement and manage behaviour. Yet, despite the impact that the teacher’s voice has on effective classroom practice, too few teachers know how to support and protect their voices properly.
At best, this could mean hoarseness and an irritated throat. At worst, it might mean total voice loss.
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