As professional voice users, teachers often struggle to acquire and maintain a healthy, clear sound that projects in the classroom. In this session, participants will learn the basics of vocal anatomy and physiology, healthy voice care, and how to make the most of what they've got.

Participants in this interactive session will receive individualized feedback on their voice use in the classroom. Breathing techniques, pitch, imagery, and intention will be explored and practiced in a real lecture hall. Participants should be prepared to present a short excerpt from a typical lecture. It is recommended that you attend the previous session to get the full use out of this session.

Do opposing ideas, dissonance and contradiction have a place in the classroom? Can combative points of view be channeled into productive dialogue? This workshop explores issues of diversity, civility, and contradiction in the classroom, with a focus on role-playing and mediation techniques. The goal is to explore the notion that working skillfully across different points of view, interests and beliefs can enhance the teaching and learning experience.