Challenges Faced by Teachers - Audio Systems for Classrooms Solution

Challenges Facing Today's Educators

	Overcoming Acoustical Barriers to Learning
Research demonstrates that this simple teaching technology is no longer just for students with hard of hearing issues. Read More


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Teachers have to meet a number of challenges every day. Being heard shouldn’t be one of them. In a climate of growing class size and plenty of extraneous noise, students need to hear every word to learn. Otherwise, student progress may be negatively affected. On average 30% of US schools fail to make adequate yearly progress (AYP). Classroom audio can help students hear every word, understand instruction, and show progress.

Teachers have to meet a number of challenges every day. Being heard shouldn’t be one of them. In a climate of growing class size and plenty of extraneous noise, students need to hear every word to learn. Otherwise, student progress may be negatively affected.

On average 30% of US schools fail to make adequate yearly progress (AYP). Classroom audio can help students hear every word, understand instruction, and show progress.

Students with normal hearing miss 25% of what is being taught	Classrooms are Noisy Environments Classrooms have their own set of challenges. Outdated architecture, building and window location, antiquated HVAC systems and poor acoustics all contribute to the noise already present in a busy classroom. Such noisy environments are the primary reasons students miss much of what teachers say. According to the Acoustical Society of America, even students with normal hearing typically only hear 75% of what is being taught. This is due in part to a simple law of physics. Every time you double the distance from the teacher, the audio level is reduced by half.

Students with normal hearing miss 25% of what is being taught

Classrooms are Noisy Environments
Classrooms have their own set of challenges. Outdated architecture, building and window location, antiquated HVAC systems and poor acoustics all contribute to the noise already present in a busy classroom. Such noisy environments are the primary reasons students miss much of what teachers say. According to the Acoustical Society of America, even students with normal hearing typically only hear 75% of what is being taught. This is due in part to a simple law of physics. Every time you double the distance from the teacher, the audio level is reduced by half.

Students Have Diverse Needs The makeup of students within a classroom is diverse indeed. Students come to class with different knowledge levels and backgrounds. To some, the English language itself is a barrier, while others may have special education needs or some hearing loss. When you realize English Language Learners have grown more than 10% in barely a decade, you see teachers have big challenges.

Students Have Diverse Needs
The makeup of students within a classroom is diverse indeed. Students come to class with different knowledge levels and backgrounds. To some, the English language itself is a barrier, while others may have special education needs or some hearing loss. When you realize English Language Learners have grown more than 10% in barely a decade, you see teachers have big challenges.

	Difficulties of Classroom Management Regardless of the challenges and distractions, lessons and instructions need to be heard. Teachers try to hold every child’s attention, in every corner of the classroom. All while managing behavior issues and distracting external school activities (hall walkers, recess, etc.). Teachers are forced to deal with these issues with a louder “teacher’s voice” far too often.

Difficulties of Classroom Management
Regardless of the challenges and distractions, lessons and instructions need to be heard. Teachers try to hold every child’s attention, in every corner of the classroom. All while managing behavior issues and distracting external school activities (hall walkers, recess, etc.). Teachers are forced to deal with these issues with a louder “teacher’s voice” far too often.