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Practice Standards & Resources Noise & Hearing Loss PreventionNoise-induced hearing loss prevention curriculum and classroom activities — the public-health face of educational audiology. Three Resources to Look at FirstKey Points at a GlanceNoise Exposure Is PreventableNoise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is one of the most preventable chronic conditions — and education is the lever. Schools Reach ManyEducational audiologists are uniquely positioned to deliver hearing-conservation programs to whole communities. Safe Listening Habits Start EarlyHabits formed in elementary years carry through teen and adult exposure decisions. Activities Make It StickActive learning beats passive lectures — and ready-to-use activities are widely available. EAA Position Statements and StandardsNo EAA position statement on noise exposure or safe listening yet — check out the EAA practical tools below for foundational knowledge. EAA Practical Tools & ResourcesEAA RESOURCE MEMBERS ONLY
Effects of Noise Exposure and Implications for WellnessMember guidance on the link between noise exposure and broader wellness. Log in to access. EAA Research & EvidencePeer-reviewed articles from the Journal of Educational, Pediatric & (Re)Habilitative Audiology. JEPRA
Lecture vs. Computer-Based Methods for Hearing Conservation InstructionNaeve-Velguth, Locke, Stewart, & Lehman External Resources — Ready-to-Use Classroom ActivitiesExternal links are informational and not endorsements. A turn-key bench of hearing conservation activities for school audiences, primarily from ASHA's Safe Listening campaign and NIDCD. EXTERNAL · ASHA
News Article Discussion ActivityCurrent-event discussion prompt for older students. EXTERNAL · ASHA
Safe Listening Lesson Introduction ScriptReady-to-read script to launch a lesson on safe listening. EXTERNAL · ASHA
Safe Listening Pledge + Educator ScriptStudent pledge and accompanying educator introduction. EXTERNAL · ASHA
Safe Listening: Fill-in-the-Blank WorksheetReinforces vocabulary and core concepts. EXTERNAL · ASHA
Safe Listening: Listening GamesActive games that get students experiencing the concepts. EXTERNAL · ASHA
Sound Check: Measuring Sounds ActivityHands-on measurement activity using sound-level meter apps. EXTERNAL · NOISY PLANET
It's a Noisy Planet (NIH)NIH's flagship safe-listening campaign for kids and tweens. EXTERNAL · DANGEROUS DECIBELS
Dangerous DecibelsLong-running, research-based classroom curriculum on hearing conservation. EXTERNAL · WHO
WHO: Make Listening SafeWorld Health Organization's global campaign for safe listening. EXTERNAL · CDC/NIOSH
CDC/NIOSH Hearing Loss PreventionPublic-health framing of NIHL prevention — useful for advocacy with administrators. Prevent Now NIHL is preventable — and educational audiologists are uniquely positioned to lead.Schools reach every child. A well-designed hearing-conservation program can change exposure decisions for a lifetime. Members-Only Discussion In the EAA CommunityEAA members are talking about noise and hearing loss prevention on the listserv. Recent threads include:
Related TopicsHearing Screening ›Screening + prevention close the public-health loop. Student & Family Support ›Counseling on safe listening as a habit. Classroom Acoustics ›Classroom and community noise are connected. Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat's NIHL?Noise-induced hearing loss — permanent hearing damage caused by exposure to loud sound. Often preventable through education, hearing protection, and exposure-time limits. How young can hearing conservation start?As early as preschool, with age-appropriate activities. Habits built early carry into the higher-risk teen and adult years. What activities work in classrooms?Active and experiential beats lecture. ASHA's Safe Listening kit, NIDCD's Teacher Toolkit, and Dangerous Decibels all offer ready-to-use materials. How do I make this a school-wide priority?Build coalitions with health teachers, school nurses, and music programs. Tie it to wellness curriculum, hearing screening data, and World Hearing Day campaigns. Have a resource to suggest?Help us keep this page current. EAA members are invited to suggest additions. |
