How Should Teachers Use Their Voices in Class?

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written by Aziza Restu Febrianto

It is important for teachers to know how they speak to their students. How we speak and what our sounds like have a crucial impact on them. There are three (3) things to consider when we want to have good and effective teachings based on the use of our voices in class;

1. Audibility

Absolutely, all teachers need to be audible. They have to ensure that all the students in the classroom can hear them. The students at the back side can hear clearly their explanation as well as those at the front. However, it doesn’t mean that teachers always shout while teaching. Inappropriate shouting is unpleasant. So, it is concluded that teachers do not have to shout to be audible. In most classrooms, too loud voice also has bad impacts for the students. Good teachers always try to make it balanced between audibility and volume well. They know when they have to speak louder according to the situation and materials given.

2.  Variety

It is very urgent for teachers to vary the quality of their voices and the volume they speak at depending on the type of lesson and activity. Meaning that the voice we use in giving instructions is quite different from the voice used in conversation or sharing views and information.

In a particular situation, teachers often use very loud voices especially when they want their students to be quiet or stop doing something. However, it becomes more effective for them to speak more quietly to getting the students’ attention when they realize that what we are saying is important and interesting. Hence, as good teachers, it is very important for us to have a skill on how to use our voices in appropriate situations to easily manage and control the class effectively.

3. Conservation

Teachers have to take great care of their voices. They know how to vary their voices appropriately. So that they try to avoid shouting as best as possible in order not to strain their throat and waste lots of energy. As a result, teachers always look fresh and energetic facing the class.  

Let’s move on then…..!