Excessive noise levels are noted in kindergarten classrooms in the island of Crete
Chatzakis NS, Karatzanis AD, Helidoni ME, Velegrakis SG, Christodoulou P, Velegrakis GA (2014)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2014
Journal
Book Volume: 271
Pages Range: 483-7
Journal Issue: 3
DOI: 10.1007/s00405-013-2442-z
Abstract
Ambient noise in classrooms may present a serious obstacle to the academic achievement of children. There is relatively little information on noise levels in teaching facilities in Greece and particularly in the island of Crete. The purpose of this study was to provide objective data on the internal noise levels inside kindergartens in Crete. The study was conducted in the city of Heraklion in the island of Crete, Greece. Ten kindergartens were selected and a total of 18 classrooms were chosen. Noise levels were measured in occupied and unoccupied classrooms. Noise levels in occupied classrooms ranged from 71.6 to 82.9 dBA with an average of 75.8 dBA. Noise levels in empty classrooms varied from 48.2 to 59.6 dBA with an average of 53.1 dBA. All values are well above international standards. Excessive classroom noise seems to be very common in kindergartens. Results may indicate that school facilities are not built in compliance with international standards. School administrators and local authorities should become aware of the problem, and make any necessary interventions to improve the learning capabilities of children.
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APA:
Chatzakis, N.S., Karatzanis, A.D., Helidoni, M.E., Velegrakis, S.G., Christodoulou, P., & Velegrakis, G.A. (2014). Excessive noise levels are noted in kindergarten classrooms in the island of Crete. European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, 271(3), 483-7. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00405-013-2442-z
MLA:
Chatzakis, Nikolaos S., et al. "Excessive noise levels are noted in kindergarten classrooms in the island of Crete." European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology 271.3 (2014): 483-7.
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