Date of Graduation
2008
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MA
College
College of Education and Human Services
Committee Chair
Daniel Hursh
Committee Member
Regan Curtis
Committee Member
Patricia Haught
Abstract
The present study determined the effect of classroom lighting on the volume of classroom sounds. The expected outcome was that reduced lighting would result in reduced volume of all sounds made by students during instruction. A third-grade class of 19 students served as the participants in the study. With mean and level making substantial changes between phases while variability and trend remained consistent, along with strong agreement among observers, the results demonstrated a decrease in volume of all sounds made by students when instruction occurred with dimmed lighting. The more teachers understand about the relationship between lighting and student performance, the less time they will need to spend managing classroom distractions, such as excessive volume.
Recommended Citation
Skolny, Chad A., "The effect of classroom lighting on the volume of classroom sounds." (2008). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 11072.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/11072