Materials and Resources: The Unfair Hearing Test audiocassette tape, audiocassette tape player, a sheet of paper with three columns numbered from 1-10, and writing utensils. Grade Level 3-12. May be adapted for college-level and preservice educators. Objectives: After participating in the Unfair Hearing Test exercise, students will be able to: 1.…

Briefly discusses several hearing screening methods, and indicates that standards for hearing tests are well established and are not controversial. (CJ)

Auditory screening programs designed to detect hearing problems among school children are outlined, including the test environments, equipment and personnel, and cost factors. Despite criticism of pure-tone audiometric screening programs, there is evidence that they have been generally successful. (JMF)

This paper outlines hearing loss in children in terms of type, etiology, socioeducational effect, and methods of differentiation of these types from the perspective of the school nurse teacher. The source of information, when not otherwise noted, is data obtained on 2,386 school-age children seen by the author on the Ithaca College Mobile…

Physical, social, and psychological environments have had substantial impact on the hearing efficiency of youth. During the neonatal, preschool, and school years, environmental factors have exposed youth to auditory damage. School administrators can plan and should implement acoustical measures in the design of their school buildings. (JN)

The results of Minnesota's mandated screening program show the importance of combining health and developmental screening findings and the limitations of focusing on special education-related problems. Mandated, comprehensive health screening programs can be economically and effectively implemented in the public school system. (JD)