REFLECTIONS ON THE IMPACT OF ACOUSTIC INSULATION AND CONDITIONING ON THE TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS IN PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS IN COLOMBIA

Abstract

The essay reflects on the importance of noise control in public educational institutions in Colombia, highlighting how acoustic conditions directly influence teaching and learning. A quiet and well-conditioned educational environment contributes significantly to students' comprehension, concentration and academic performance. The paper highlights the benefits of sound insulation, which generates reduced distractions and improved communication, as well as acoustic conditioning, which optimizes sound clarity and reduces stress. Despite the financial and infrastructural challenges faced by public schools in Colombia, emphasis is placed on the need to prioritize investments in improvements that minimize noise, and consequently, guarantee effective learning environments. Periodic acoustic evaluations, teacher training and the incorporation of these improvements in the budgetary planning of the institutions are proposed, with the objective of creating educational environments that are suitable and conducive to learning.