Thinking about sound is challenging—we have a rich vocabulary for describing what we see, but very few words for what we hear. While we effortlessly perceive meaning in sound, articulating its qualities is far harder. Understanding sound and hearing is essential for effective teaching across disciplines, as it influences how students engage with language, music, and communication. This session shares strategies from courses like Hearing Science and Speech Acoustics that build awareness of this challenge, introduce vocabulary for describing auditory properties, and provide hands-on experiences linking theory to practice. We’ll also explore how hybrid modalities—combining in-person and online learning—can create individualized, active learning experiences that deepen understanding of sound.
Sound Teaching: A Hybrid Approach to Teaching Hearing and Acoustics Through Experiential Learning
This session explores experiential strategies for teaching sound and hearing through hands-on activities that connect theory to practice. Participants examine approaches for building auditory awareness and descriptive vocabulary while leveraging hybrid teaching modalities to create individualized, active learning experiences across disciplines.
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Active Learning | Course Design/Redesign