- Improve the Auditory Learning Environment for All Children
This website was created by parents who's mission is to improve the auditory learning environment in our schools to enable ALL children an equal opportunity to hear and learn. This need is critical due to the substandard classroom acoustics (per ASHA and ANSI)that fail to satisfy the immature auditory capabilities of ALL children, even those with normal hearing. Educators have always incorrectly assumed that children can hear the same as an adult; yet in fact, a child's auditory capabilities are not fully developed until age 15 requiring a louder signal (the teacher's voice) and a quieter environment. Additionally, approximately one third to one half of ALL children have some sort of hearing problem that puts them at an even greater risk for learning. The result is that ALL children are being denied an opportunity to hear and learn.
Our mission is to have all schools integrate a simple cost-effective technology known as a Classroom Sound Enhancement System (SES). This technology works by using an infrared wireless microphone to amplify the teacher's voice and ceiling speakers to evenly distribute that voice around the classroom. In essence, every child gets a "front row seat" allowing an equal opportunity to hear and learn.
This website provides a comprehensive education on the need to implement SESs, the cost involved, the benefits of doing so, and a summary of approximately 60 research studies supporting this concept.
Visit our website if you are interested in learning more about this subject or to have someone come and present to your school or group.
(Added: Sat Mar 04 2006)
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