Madden, Valerie J.

Overview "Research indicates that a student's ability to process spoken language can be hindered by vocal dysfunction in their teacher's voice. However, the importance of vocal hygiene is rarely a component of teacher training, despite a high rate of dysphonia among teachers. Research also demonstrates that a teacher's ability to connect emotionally with students has a direct impact on student learning. But educating teachers in vocal emotional communication is similarly broadly absent from...