ERIC Number: EJ1031443
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2014
Pages: 20
Abstractor: As Provided
Reference Count: 35
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: EISSN-1306 3065
Noise Pollution in Turkish Elementary Schools: Evaluation of Noise Pollution Awareness and Sensitivity Training
Bulunuz, Nermin
International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, v9 n2 p215-234 2014
This study investigates noise pollution levels in two elementary schools. Also, "noise level awareness and sensitivity training" was given for reducing noise pollution, and the effects and results of this training were evaluated. "Sensitivity" training was given to 611 students and 48 teachers in a private and a public school. Questionnaires, sound meter observations, and the reflections of the student teachers participating in the study were used for collecting data. The findings showed that noise levels measured in both schools were much higher than national and international upper limits. The data obtained through the first questionnaire indicated that students and teachers had little knowledge, understanding, sensitivity, and awareness of noise pollution. Sound meter measurements recorded after training showed no decrease in the noise levels of the schools. However, post-training observations, questionnaires, and reflections of the pre-service teachers demonstrated that the awareness and sensitivity of students and teachers about noise pollution in schools increased. A decrease occurred in their following perception: "that noise pollution in schools cannot be prevented". Teacher reflections showed that positive change in the awareness and sensitivity about noise pollution manifested itself in the behaviors of the students and the teachers considerably. It was concluded that teachers and administrators must display sensitive behaviors in regard to the noise in particular, this issue should be emphasized during lessons and the training in schools should be given to students as of early ages.
Descriptors: Elementary Schools, Acoustics, Sensitivity Training, Consciousness Raising, Elementary School Teachers, Elementary School Students, Questionnaires, Observation, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Private Education, Public Education, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Middle School Students, Middle School Teachers, Knowledge Level, Comparative Analysis, Intervention, Attitude Change, Foreign Countries
International Consortium for the Advancement of Academic Publication. Abant Izzet Baysal University, Faculty of Education, 14280 Golkoy-Bolu, Turkey. e-mail: editorijese@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.ijese.com
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education; Middle Schools
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Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Turkey

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