Ten Ways To Provide a High-Quality Acoustical Environment in Schools.

Siebein, Gary W.; Gold, Martin A.; Siebein, Glenn W.; Ermann, Michael G.

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ERIC Number: EJ624812

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Publication Date: 2000

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Ten Ways To Provide a High-Quality Acoustical Environment in Schools.

Siebein, Gary W.; Gold, Martin A.; Siebein, Glenn W.; Ermann, Michael G.

Language, Speech, and Hearing Services in Schools, v31 n4 p376-84 Oct 2000

A study used impulse response measures and observations in 10 Florida classrooms to develop 10 recommendations for improving the acoustical environment in schools. Recommendations include improving air-conditioning systems, limiting room volume, providing sound-absorbing surfaces, using carpeting, reducing distance between teachers and students, and using sound reinforcement systems. (Contains references.) (CR)

Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Acoustics, Auditory Perception, Classroom Design, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education, Environmental Influences, Hearing Impairments, Noise (Sound), Receptive Language, Standards

Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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