The result is classroom noise pollution that causes distraction and discomfort for students and teachers. From learning loss and lower standardized test scores to student distraction and teachers ...

Imagine that you are a lover of folk music and your friend prefers the music of the big bands. Imagine that each of you is trying to persuade the other of the high worth of what he loves the best. But ...

The ability to hear properly is one of the most important factors in a child’s ability to process and learn new information. According to the Institute for Enhanced Classroom Learning, children in ...

Working in the education design space collectively for 26 years, we understand students and teachers need environments to support learning. Classrooms should be designed for listening and engagement; ...

In the classroom, decibel levels can gradually increase without us realizing it, until they begin to affect the atmosphere: more difficult communication, nervous irritation, reduced concentration, etc ...

Students learn best when they feel safe, supported and inspired by their surroundings. Classroom design can profoundly ...

According to a study published in PLoS Medicine, noise levels in the home did not influence scores on tests of working memory and attention Attention includes processes such as selectively attending ...

Traffic noise intruding on schools may have a detrimental impact on the development of memory and attention in elementary students, a new study finds. The study, published on Thursday in PLoS Medicine ...