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Bernadette Timmermans1, Yannick Coveliers, Wil Meeus
1Department IDLO, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium. bernadette.timmermans@vub.ac.be
Journal of Voice : Official Journal of the Voice Foundation
|August 24, 2010
Summary
A 6-hour voice training module significantly improved objective voice measurements for future teachers. Subjective feedback showed no change, suggesting voice training benefits objective vocal quality in educators.
Area of Science:
- Education
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Teacher Training
Background:
- Effective communication is crucial for educators.
- Voice disorders are prevalent among teachers.
- Teacher training programs often lack specific vocal pedagogy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the efficacy of a 6-hour voice training module for pre-service teachers.
- To determine if voice training impacts objective vocal parameters and subjective perceptions.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental design with a trained group (n=35) and a control group (n=30).
- Administered a multidimensional test battery including subjective and objective voice assessments.
- Evaluated outcomes at baseline and after a 4-month period.
Main Results:
- No significant differences were found in subjective voice judgments between groups.
- Significant improvements were observed in objective voice measurements for the trained group compared to the control.
- Objective vocal quality metrics demonstrated a positive response to the voice training intervention.
Conclusions:
- A short-term voice training module can enhance objective vocal characteristics in future teachers.
- Systematic integration of voice training into teacher education programs is recommended.
- Objective voice measures are sensitive indicators of training effectiveness in this population.
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