Soundproofing a Classroom

Good acoustics play an important role in the effectiveness of instructional spaces. Classrooms with excessive noise reverberation make it difficult for students to understand the lessons. Children with learning disabilities have a far more difficult time paying attention to their teacher. This is neither good for the student or the rest of the class. Soundproofing a classroom can enhance the learning experience.

Recently, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) along with representatives from the acoustics industry issued the paper “Position Statement and Guidelines for Acoustics in Educational Settings.” Outlined in the paper are several suggested guidelines concerning maximum ambient background noise. The paper suggested a Reverberation Time (RT 60) of .5 seconds (in the speech intelligibility range), in the classroom.

Using these guidelines when soundproofing a classroom will greatly increase the student’s ability to understand the instructor. Also, this will also create a better learning environment.

To create this better learning environment, we suggest using our AlphaSorb® Fabric Wrapped Acoustic Panels. Installing the panels on the rear wall opposite the instructor will cut down on the excessive noise reverberation and echoing. The panels will answer your acoustical and aesthetic needs with their strong sound absorbing performance, durability and elegant appearance.