Noise problem in primary schools in Ankara

Abstract

In this study, the problem of noise in primary schools is examined, by indicating the negative effects of this problem on the physiological, psychological, and social well-being of human beings, and on the effectiveness of teaching and learning process. By proving the excessive noise levels in primary schools in Ankara, it is aimed that, to take attentions of specialists to the subject of noise, and to make them consider this problem in the planning of new schools and in the renovation process of older school buildings.