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The Teacher’s Voice
Vocal Demands for Teachers
Let’s Talk Numbers
• Teachers are 3-5 times more likely to experience voice problems than the general population
• Teachers are a whopping 32 times more likely to report voice problems than other occupations.
• As many as one-half of all teachers experience a voice disorder at some time in their careers.
• 20% of teachers experience voice problems every year
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• The teacher’s voice needs to be at least 10 decibels greater than the ambient noise in order for you to be heard
• GOOD NEWS: 75% of voice problems can be self-managed with proper knowledge
• Teachers use their voice 15-40% of the time during each working day
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THE POWER OF VOICE
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Why Care for the Voice
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The Problems to Solve…
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BORED KA BA? WARM UP MUNA!
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Facial Workout
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Laughter Exercise
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VOICE AND THE BODY
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The Wall Exercise
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Breathing
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Best Way to Breathe
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Breathing Checklist
Inhale through the nose, exhale through the mouth
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Shoulders should NOT lift when you inhale
Abdomen should expand when you inhale, contract when you exhale
Breathing Exercise
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Inhale, Exhale…
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Spray an “FFFFF”
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Voice Problems
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What Exactly is a Voice Problem?
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Vocal Infections
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NodulesPolyp
Swelling
Hemorrhage
How Vocal Folds Get Damaged
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Preventing Vocal Injury
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1. Hydrate yourself
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2. Recognize Vocal Fold Enemies
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3. Beauty Rest
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4. Don’t Slam the Cords
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5. Don’t Ignore the Signs
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