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The ATL Voice Survey, 03/2008

Sixty eight per cent of teachers working in primary schools have experienced voice problems which they feel have been caused by their job, according to a survey by the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL).

Teachers 'need voice training' for the sake of pupils - Jemma Rogerson

Press Release 2006 - Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. Teachers 'need voice training' for the sake of pupils Philip Parkin, generally secretary of the Professional Association of Teachers, addressed this year's annual conference on 1 August.

'73000 Teacher Days lost to voice strain every year' - TES 04.01.08

More than 70,000 teaching days are lost in primary schools every year because of voice strain. A recent survey has revealed that teachers in 59% of schools complain of the problem.

What is a 'Videokymograph?'

An Imaging method for revealing vocal-fold vibration in voice disorders. Cymo BV, supported by STW and Groningen Voice Research Lab is producing a new generation videokymographic system.

With a dual-CCD construction, the system not only provides kymographic images, but also simultaneously presents structural images for navigating the endoscope to the desired position.

What is a Voice Accumulator?

A voice accumulator is a portable device for long term measurements of voice use in natural conditions. A contact microphone attached to the front part of the neck registers vocal fold vibrations. Measurements can be taken of fundamental frequency (FO), phonation time or speaking time and sound pressure level (SPL) over several days.

Voice problems among teachers: Differences by gender and teaching characteristics

"This study describes the effects of teaching activities on voice problems in male and female teachers. Over 38% of the teachers studied complained that teaching had an adverse impact on their voice and 39% of those had cut back their teaching activities as a result.