Govorne navade in poznavanje skrbi za glas pri učiteljih osnovne šole in vzgojiteljih v vrtcu

Žgajnar, Nina (author), Hočevar-Boltežar, Irena (mentor), Novšak Brce, Jerneja (comentor)

Glas je eno izmed osnovnih sredstev sporazumevanja in ima v pedagoških poklicih pomembno vlogo. Predstavlja temeljno delovno orodje učiteljev in vzgojiteljev. Zaradi dolgotrajne in intenzivne glasovne obremenitve so pedagoški delavci izpostavljeni večjemu tveganju za razvoj glasovnih motenj. Kljub pomembnosti glasovne higiene številni učitelji in vzgojitelji njenemu pomenu ne posvečajo dovolj pozornosti, dokler se ne pojavijo prve težave. Pogosto uporabljajo glas na neustrezen način, govorijo preglasno ali nadaljujejo z delom tudi med boleznijo. Med najbolj pogostimi težavami se pojavljajo hripavost, utrujenost glasu, občutek napetosti v grlu in občasna izguba glasu. Preventiva ter izobraževanje o ustrezni skrbi za glas sta v pedagoškem izobraževanju še vedno premalo vključena. Teoretični del magistrskega dela temelji na pregledu domače in tuje strokovne ter znanstvene literature s področja fiziologije glasu, glasovnih motenj, dejavnikov tveganja, preventive in zdravljenja. Raziskave kažejo, da se prevalenca glasovnih motenj med učitelji in vzgojitelji giblje med 20 % in 70 %, kar je več kot v splošni populaciji. Tudi slovenske raziskave ugotavljajo visoko pojavnost glasovnih težav med pedagoškimi delavci. Približno 66 % pedagoških delavcev naj bi imelo vsaj občasne glasovne težave. Empirični del temelji na kvantitativnem neeksperimentalnem raziskovalnem pristopu. Podatki so bili zbrani s strukturiranim vprašalnikom, ki je vključeval vprašanja o govornih navadah, glasovnih težavah in poznavanju glasovne higiene. V raziskavi je sodelovalo 96 pedagoških delavcev, med njimi vzgojitelji ter razredni in predmetni učitelji. Rezultati so pokazali, da se je več kot polovica anketiranih v svoji poklicni karieri že srečala z glasovnimi težavami. Slednje so bile bolj pogosto prisotne pri posameznikih z neustreznimi govornimi navadami, kot so glasen govor, kričanje in pogosto odkašljevanje. Namen magistrskega dela je bil raziskati pojavnost glasovnih težav med pedagoškimi delavci ter preučiti povezavo med glasovnimi težavami, govornimi navadami in poznavanjem skrbi za glas. Rezultati raziskave opozarjajo na pomen preventive, zgodnjega ozaveščanja in vključevanja vsebin o glasovni higieni v izobraževanje ter strokovno usposabljanje pedagoških delavcev.

• Language: Slovenian
• Keywords: glas, glasovne motnje, profesionalni glasovni uporabniki, skrb za glas, govorne navade, učitelji in vzgojitelji
• Work type: Master's thesis/paper
• Typology: 2.09 - Master's Thesis
• Organization: PEF - Faculty of Education
• Place of publishing: Ljubljana
• Publisher: N. Žgajnar
• Year: 2026
• Number of pages: 71 str.
• PID: 20.500.12556/RUL-186787
• UDC: 612.78
• COBISS.SI-ID: 290430979
• Publication date in RUL: 05.09.2026

Secondary language

• Language: English
• Title: Speech Habits and Knowledge of Voice Care among Primary and Preschool Teachers

Abstract

Voice is one of the fundamental means of communication and plays an important role in educational professions. It represents the primary working tool of teachers and preschool educators. Due to prolonged and intensive vocal demands, educational professionals are at a greater risk of developing voice disorders. Despite the importance of vocal hygiene, many teachers and educators do not pay sufficient attention to it until the first problems arise. They often use their voice improperly, speak too loudly, or continue working even when ill. The most common difficulties include hoarseness, vocal fatigue, a feeling of tension in the throat, and occasional voice loss. Prevention and education regarding proper voice care are still insufficiently integrated into teacher education programs. The theoretical part of this master's thesis is based on a review of Slovenian and international professional and scientific literature in the fields of voice physiology, voice disorders, risk factors, prevention, and treatment. Research indicates that the prevalence of voice disorders among teachers and preschool educators ranges from 20% to 70%, which is higher than in the general population. Slovenian studies also report a high prevalence of voice-related problems among educational professionals. Approximately 66% of educational workers are estimated to experience voice problems at least occasionally. The empirical part is based on a quantitative, non-experimental research approach. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire that included questions about speaking habits, voice related problems, and knowledge of vocal hygiene. The study involved 96 educational professionals, including preschool educators, primary school teachers, and subject teachers. The results showed that more than half of the respondents had experienced voice-related problems at some point during their professional careers. These problems were more common among individuals with inappropriate vocal habits, such as speaking loudly, shouting, and frequent throat clearing. The aim of this master's thesis was to investigate the prevalence of voice-related problems among educational professionals and to examine the relationship between voice problems, speaking habits, and knowledge of voice care. The findings highlight the importance of prevention, early awareness, and the inclusion of vocal hygiene content in the education and professional training of educational professionals.

• Keywords: voice, voice disorders, professional voice users, voice care, speech habits, teachers and kindergarten teachers