Classroom acoustics: enhancing the listening environment through the use of amplification systems

This paper discusses the variables affecting classroom acoustics and a case study examination of some local classrooms. Classrooms were measured against proposed American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards and treatment options for improving acoustics are suggested.

Training hearing adults in the use of communication strategies to prevent communication breakdowns with hearing impaired individuals: A pilot study

This paper discusses a pilot study and the use of repair strategies to aid in communication with the hearing impaired.

The use of dramatization to teach social studies to hearing-impaired children

This paper reviews a study to determine the effectiveness of dramatization in teaching social studies to hearing impaired children.

The use of digital technology for portfolio creation, management and utilization

The purpose of this study was to create a digital portfolio that was practical and effective for both teachers and parents.

The effectiveness of "Word of Mouth" classes on the use of communication strategies, communication attitudes and lipreading skills

This paper examines the effectiveness of aural rehabilitation on persons with an adventitious hearing loss.

The use of music education in oral schools for children who are deaf and hard of hearing

This paper is a survey and discussion of the teaching methods, objectives, and benefits associated with music programs in oral schools for children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

The use of three speech training aids by a profoundly deaf child

This paper reviews a study of an eleven year old profoundly deaf child and the use of a oscilloscope in speech therapy.

The effect and the use of the typewriter upon the reading and language of deaf children

This paper discusses a study to determine if the use of a typewriter had an effect on the reading ability of hearing impaired children.

Changes in the use of ABR testing for differential diagnosis of hearing loss from 1984 to 2002

This paper studies trends in the use of diagnostic auditory brainstem response (ABR) at St. Louis Children's Hospital from 1984 to 2001 in light of legislative changes in Missouri mandating screening for hearing loss in all newborns beginning January 1, 2002.

The use of a single channel, two attenuator hearing aid by severely hearing impaired children

This paper examines the results of testing five severely hearing impaired children using a special binaural system with s single amplification channel and two attenuators, allowing presentation of the stimulus materials monaurally or at different relative levels to the two ears.

The use of video-tape in the acquisition of volleyball skills

This paper examines the use of video-tape as an instrument of teaching and evaluating specific skills required in sports.

The use of a language eliciting procedure as a tool in the establishment of teaching goals

This paper reviews a study to examine the feasibility of using elicited language samples as a basis for planning language instruction and as a measure of progress in language development.

The use of otoscopy and middle-ear measurement as screening procedures

This paper is a review of a study to determine whether the use of otoscopic examination and middle ear impedance measurement are feasible tools for use by an audiologist during a screening program.