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Influence of Classroom Soundscape on Learning Attitude
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Chan, Ying-Ngai; Choy, Yat-Sze; To, Wai-Ming; Lai, Tsz-Ming – International Journal of Instruction, 2021
This study aims to investigate the interaction between acoustical and psychological features in the perception of soundscape to improve the learning attitude. Sound measurements were performed in nine classrooms in three Hong Kong's higher education institutions and questionnaires were used to collect responses from 209 students who attended…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Auditory Stimuli, Auditory Perception, Classroom Environment
The Development of the Mealings, Demuth, Dillon, and Buchholz Classroom Speech Perception Test
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Mealings, Kiri T.; Demuth, Katherine; Buchholz, Jörg; Dillon, Harvey – Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 2015
Purpose: Open-plan classroom styles are increasingly being adopted in Australia despite evidence that their high intrusive noise levels adversely affect learning. The aim of this study was to develop a new Australian speech perception task (the Mealings, Demuth, Dillon, and Buchholz Classroom Speech Perception Test) and use it in an open-plan…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Speech Communication, Acoustics, Auditory Perception
Noise Levels in Hong Kong Primary Schools: Implications for Classroom Listening
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Choi, Ching Yee; McPherson, Bradley – International Journal of Disability, Development & Education, 2005
Many researchers have stressed that the acoustic environment is crucial to the speech perception, academic performance, attention, and participation of students in classrooms. Classrooms in highly urbanised locations are especially vulnerable to noise, a major influence on the acoustic environment. The purpose of this investigation was to…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Urban Schools, Auditory Perception, Acoustics
Sound Field Amplification and Listening Behaviour in the Classroom.
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McSporran, Eileen; Butterworth, Yvonne; Rowson, Vivienne J. – British Educational Research Journal, 1997
Asserts that the acoustical environment of the classroom is an important variable in the listening and psychoeducational function, both for children with hearing loss and those with normal hearing. Reports the results of a test of a sound amplification system in two primary classes; indicates the benefits of the system. (DSK)
Descriptors: Acoustical Environment, Auditory Perception, British Infant Schools, Classroom Design
The Impact of Sound-Field Amplification in Mainstream Cross-Cultural Classrooms: Part 1 Educational Outcomes
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Massie, Robyn; Dillon, Harvey – Australian Journal of Education, 2006
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of sound-field amplification intervention on the acquisition of specific educational goals for children in mainstream cross-cultural classrooms. Twelve classes of Year 2 children participated in the project. For classes 1 to 8, the listening environments were alternated between amplified and…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Grade 2, Educational Objectives, Outcomes of Education
The Impact of Sound-Field Amplification in Mainstream Cross-Cultural Classrooms: Part 2 Teacher and Child Opinions
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Massie, Robyn; Dillon, Harvey – Australian Journal of Education, 2006
This article presents teachers' and children's views of the effectiveness of sound-field amplification intervention. The rating scale, Teacher Opinions re Performance in Classrooms (TOPIC) provided information on teacher perceptions regarding changes in student performance in unamplified "OFF" and amplified "ON" listening conditions. The teachers…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Classroom Environment, Teacher Attitudes, Opinions