Pages 97-103
Year 2023
Issue 2
Volume 12

ASSESSMENT ON THE STUDENT’S PERCEPTION OF THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE IN AN ONLINE CLASS SETTING OF CEBU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY – ARGAO CAMPUS

Author(s):
Alonso Vevencio Jr, Martinez Christopher Jr, Manzano Glenmer, Pausal Analie, Camarillo Mary Ellen, Remolino Gladys Jane

Doi: 10.7508/aiem.02.2023.97.103

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Abstract

This study assessed the student’s perception of the impact of environmental noise in an online class setting of Cebu Technological University – Argao Campus as basis for policy formulation. Environmental noise is a major hindrance to students’ academic progress, especially during online learning environment where many noise factors were present at home. The researchers used a descriptive-correlational research design and the data was obtained through an adapted questionnaire for the profiling of the respondents and checklist to identify the factors of noise pollution and noise perception. The researchers used an application called Decibel X to measure the noise level of the respondents’ home learning environment. The collected data from the respondents is statistically calculated using mean, frequency, and percentage, Pearson’s R Correlation Coefficient, and T-test via Excel application and SPSS software. Findings revealed that students’ perceptions of noise exposure suggested that they sometimes encountered challenges during online classes as a result of noise levels and other noise-related issues such as noise sources. The noise level measured from several types of home materials exceeded the WHO’s minimum noise level required for students to understand. Based on the students’ noise perception, noise coming from transportation or vehicle posed the highest risk of noise exposure. Based on the outcomes of the study, higher-ranking institutions should conduct seminars and webinars regarding noise. Other recommendations included structural improvement to student’s learning environment and providing high-quality earbuds to help lessen background noise.

KEYWORDS:
Decibels (dB), Home Learning Environment, Noise Factors, Noise Pollution, Online Class