Orzan Eva, Gambacorta Valeria, Ricci Giampietro
Audiology and Otorhinolaryngology Unit, Institute for Maternal and Child Health IRCCS "Burlo Garofolo", 34137 Trieste, Italy.
Department of Medicine & Surgery, Section of Otorhinolaryngology, University of Perugia, 06126 Perugia, Italy.
Audiol Res. 2025 Jul 25;15(4):92. doi: 10.3390/audiolres15040092.
: Despite its significant impact on learning, classroom acoustics and students' hearing difficulties are often overlooked compared with more visible issues like lighting. Hearing loss-frequently underestimated and invisible-affects both students and teachers, potentially leading to fatigue, reduced participation, and academic challenges. The A.BA.CO. project in Italy was developed to address these issues by promoting improved classroom design, technological solutions, and better auditory communication accessibility in schools. : This article presents the A.BA.CO. project, offering context and an overview of the preliminary analyses conducted by its multidisciplinary team. The goal is to share insights and propose organizational frameworks, technical solutions, and best practices concerning the hearing, communication, and auditory learning challenges experienced by students with hearing impairments. : The A.BA.CO. team's analyses identified key barriers to inclusion for students with (or without) hearing impairments, such as poor classroom acoustics, excessive noise, and suboptimal seating arrangements. The project underscores the importance of improved acoustic environments and the integration of assistive technologies, including speech-to-text systems. The findings highlight the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to design accessible and inclusive educational settings for all learners. : Embedding educational audiology within school systems-alongside enhancements in classroom acoustics and the use of assistive technologies and other technological solutions-is essential to ensure that all students, regardless of hearing ability, have equitable access to learning and full participation in educational life.
尽管课堂声学对学习有重大影响，但与照明等更明显的问题相比，它和学生的听力困难常常被忽视。听力损失——常常被低估且不易察觉——对学生和教师都会产生影响，可能导致疲劳、参与度降低以及学业挑战。意大利的A.BA.CO.项目旨在通过推动改进课堂设计、技术解决方案以及提高学校听觉交流的可达性来解决这些问题。
本文介绍了A.BA.CO.项目，提供了相关背景以及其多学科团队所进行的初步分析的概述。目的是分享见解，并针对有听力障碍的学生在听力、交流和听觉学习方面所面临的挑战，提出组织框架、技术解决方案和最佳实践。
A.BA.CO.团队的分析确定了有（或无）听力障碍的学生融入教育的关键障碍，如课堂声学不佳、噪音过大以及座位安排不理想等。该项目强调了改善声学环境以及整合辅助技术（包括语音转文本系统）的重要性。研究结果凸显了跨学科合作对于为所有学习者设计无障碍和包容性教育环境的必要性。
将教育听力学纳入学校系统——同时改善课堂声学、使用辅助技术及其他技术解决方案——对于确保所有学生，无论听力能力如何，都能公平地获得学习机会并充分参与教育生活至关重要。
