Controlling reverberation inside classrooms is a
key to creating great learning spaces. Most learning activities in
classrooms involve speaking and listening as the primary communication
modes. Excessive noise may lead to students missing key words,
phrases and concepts. Especially for younger children, who haven’t yet
developed the skills that allow them to process conversations in the presence
of background noise. Students learn by listening to the teacher and to
each other. Communication is a major component of classroom learning and
recognition of the spoken word is critical for the cognitive process
When excessive background noise is not addressed
reverberation can directly reduce
speech intelligibility and produce a build-up of
noise. Sound bouncing off hard, reflective materials causes reverberation,
while absorptive material on various surfaces reduces reverberation.
Therefore, incorporating good acoustics is essential to enhance the
teaching, learning experience and improve academic performance.
While classroom performance places great emphasis
on teacher to student communication, there is often a failure to incorporate
acoustical considerations to reduce distraction and make the environment more
conducive to learning. Instead, emphasis is placed on space constraints,
audio-visual equipment, and furniture specifications. Today’s educational
trends towards collaboration and multi-functional spaces require
sound acoustical designs.
To improve acoustics requires reducing secondary
sound paths with sound absorbing materials. In the classroom, the opportunity
for acoustical treatment relies mainly on the ceilings & walls. Products
like Acoustic Panels, Tiles, Ceiling Clouds, & Ceiling Baffles are
all sound absorption products that are designed to reduce the problem
of sound echo and noise reverberation. Our Serenity range enhances the environment’s acoustics by absorbing the
optimal amount of sound at different frequencies, reducing unwanted
reverberation. The innovative technology eliminates echo for a more peaceful
environment and dramatically improves
audibility
Now more than ever an optimal acoustic experience
is as important as the look, feel and function of a space. And it starts by
choosing the right sound absorption products to achieve the best level of sound
absorption for your space.
For further information on our Serenity Sound Absorption range please
call Moving Designs Ltd on 0845 6432197
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