Date of Award
5-2010
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Legacy Department
Curriculum and Instruction
Committee Chair/Advisor
Riccomini, Paul J.
Committee Member
Kaysiyannis , Antonis
Committee Member
Eckhoff , Angela
Committee Member
Baldwin , Elizabeth
Abstract
The ill-effect of noise on human performance has been studied by researchers in the fields of cognitive psychology and education for almost a decade. The learning theory Cognitive Information Processing was applied to a new empirical study that builds upon past relevant research on (a) working memory and individuals with learning disabilities, and (b) auditory distraction and academic performance. Reading comprehension assessments were completed by students with learning disabilities while wearing and not wearing noise-reducing headphones. Findings indicate a positive relationship between the wearing of noise-reducing headphones and the results of the reading comprehension assessments for students with learning disabilities. Implications, limitations, and the need for future research are also discussed.
Recommended Citation
Smith, Gregory, "The Impact of a Noise-Reducing Learning Accommodation Utilized by Students with Learning Disabilities during an Independent Reading Inventory" (2010). All Dissertations. 514.
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/all_dissertations/514