A Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Effect of Classroom Noise on Teaching and Learning Among B.Sc. Nursing 3rd Semester Students Studying in SCPM College of Nursing & Paramedical Science, Gonda with the View to Develop Informational Booklet

Noise, a disruptive sound affecting well-being, is a concern in schools, impacting education by causing attention and memory issues in students. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge regarding effect of classroom noise on teaching and learning among b.sc. Nursing 3rd semester students studying in SCPM college of nursing & paramedical science, Gonda with the view to develop informational booklet. The major objective of the study is to determine the knowledge level of third-semester B.Sc. Nursing students regarding the impact of classroom noise on teaching and learning and to explore the connection between the students' knowledge of classroom noise effects on teaching and learning and their demographic characteristics. This study utilized a descriptive research approach and design. Non-probability purposive sampling was used to select a sample of 60 third-semester B.Sc. Nursing students at SCPM College of Nursing & Paramedical Sciences in Gonda. Data was collected through questionnaires covering demographic information and knowledge about the impact of classroom noise on teaching and learning. Data analysis involved descriptive and inferential statistics, including frequency, percentage, and Chi-square tests. The findings indicate that 60% of the students had inadequate knowledge, 37% had moderate knowledge, and only 4% had adequate knowledge regarding the effects of classroom noise on teaching and learning. Key words: Noise; students; knowledge