VOICE MODULATION AND ITS RELEVANCE IN TEACHING

By: Ritwik Varma

Explain what voice modulation is Explain why voice modulation is relevant to you State the difference between good and bad voice modulation Outline the effects of good and bad voice modulation Present techniques to improve your voice modulation Suggest techniques to use in your classroom and incorporate

into your lessons

Objective of this Workshop

What is Voice Modulation?

The change in tone and pitch of your voice is voice modulation • Tone is how we say what we say. For example “he said in a nervous tone”

• Pitch is the frequency of our voice. The higher the pitch the higher your voice sounds and vice versa.

• Pre-pubescent children have higher pitched voices than adults due to their undeveloped larynx (voice box)

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Relevance of Voice Modulation to Teachers • Ever had a child that just couldn’t pay attention?• Ever had a whole class completely ignore your instructions?• Ever had to repeat yourself again and again?• Ever had a class that wasn’t interested in what you had to teach? • 85% students claim their teacher doesn’t always have their attention and that

they would pay more attention if a teacher modulated effectively It may be because you lack the ability to use your voice to its fullest potential. This seminar will give you awareness of the vocal tools you already possess and how use them effectively to garner the attention of your students

After this Seminar

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GOOD VS. BAD Good Voice Modulation

Effectively uses Bad Voice Modulation consists

of 1. Pitch 2. Timbre 3. Prosody

4. Pace5. Volume 6. Silence

1. Nassaly and high pitched voice2. Squeaky erratic voice

3. Monotone4. “uhms” and “ahhs”

5. Overuse of loud volume

HOW TO IMPROVE

Warm up your voice before school Analyze others’ voice modulation Pauses are important don’t stretch your breath Always have water handy Don’t stray from your vocal range

SUGGESTIONS FOR CLASS

Find a pitch that is comfortable for you If you lack timbre practice breathing techniques to improve gauge the atmosphere of the classroom and alter your tone

accordingly When addressing an important aspect stress Unimportant parts can be rushed through: increase pace When the class is paying attention, whisper to make students lean

in and listen carefully Add enthusiasm to your voice by incorporating alterations in pitch,

tone and pace.

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