Written answers
Tuesday, 18 May 2004
Department of Education and Science
Teacher Training
9:00 pm
Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 93: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if voice training will be provided to teachers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14255/04]
Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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There is very little information available to indicate how prevalent voice problems may be among the general teaching profession here. The issue does not appear to have arisen heretofore in the context of general training needs, although general principles of voice production are addressed in relation to teaching music and drama. There have been reports recently in the media concerning a new study of voice problems among teachers in the Dublin area, carried out by Professor R. Kinsella of the Smurfit School of Business, which I understand is expected to be published in about a month from now. The findings of the study will be considered when it becomes available.
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