multi sensory toolbox

Multi-Sensory Toolbox

for Differentiated

Instruction

Katie Maddox, OTR/LKatie Dames, M.S. CCC-SLP

This is NOT a presentation about:

oContento Process o Product oReadiness o Interest o Learning Profiles

We are positive you’ve endured countless hours of professional development targeting

these concepts.

oAccessoAchievement

Incorporating multiple teaching strategies for different learners (exceptional to delayed)

A mulit-sensory approach to learning

Modifications and Accommodations(yes, even for non-special Ed students)

The challenge to teach to the 21st century students.

This IS a presentation about:

BONUS: You walk away with a

toolbox full of techniques you can

use tomorrow.

Curriculum changed… students have changed…

Has your teaching style? Has your classroom environment?

We know that:

Teaching to their Strength

VISUAL TOOLBOX

Show them a different perspective!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aqocgrd_xmE

A possible problem:Visual learners with Wilson Reading…let’s take a look.

Quick…first thing that comes to your mind?

And this?

And this?

And this?

Kindergarten – 1st & 2nd o Visual Phonics – Imperative and under

used in the general education classroom

o Teacher needs to learn a few signso You will see increased success of

phonemic word formation and decoding with your visual learners.

Possible Solution:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRfAvFdO8Mo

Assistive Technology Ebooks and reading programs (ex: Razkids)

can provide perfect models for visual representation of words while being read.

“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they’re capable of being.” -Goethe

Text-to-Speech Why consider Text-to-speech (TTS)?

Two reasons -1. It is essential for struggling readers; formatting text to be digital now makes it accessible all.2. It can also support the writing process, especially when editing and/or revising independent written work.

Visual Supports Can help prevent problem behavior. Are helpful in supporting and increasing both

receptive and expressive communication. Enhance memory(in children and adults). Are static, allowing children to refer to them once

spoken words have faded. Assist in learning exactly what is expected. Once

taught, adults can fade out of the routine and allow the child to self-monitor (ex: sequenced steps of a task, scheduled events).

Can be used in conjunction with auditory and/or kinesthetic strategies.

Can provide as much or as little information deemed necessary and often act as a prompt to promote appropriate behaviors.

Organization

A picture is worth a thousand words. -  Arthur Brisbane

Sequence each step

Limited prompt

Visual Differentiation in P.E. Demonstrate movements Show a video of game Get your strong kine

AUDITORY TOOLBOX

Most common teaching strategy used today.

How you teach: Use phonetic approach to teach reading (you

are all already doing this….A aaaa apple). Use rhyming word games (pair strong

auditory learners orally Record your lesson and allow student to

replay as needed (post teaching) Incorporate videos within your lesson Use voice amplification…studies show… Stress comprehension over rote drills

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQYW6vYSGXs&feature=player_detailpage#t=10

READING

Have the student: Read aloud even when reading

independently (whisper phone) Allow oral presentation of knowledge Read to and with their peers Offer choices for

Incorporating FM Systems Using FM Systems to increase literacy

scores in the classroom Evidence based practice states that

Increasing teacher volume during instruction

KINESTETICTOOLBOX

movement & touch

I hear and I forget.I see and I remember. I do and I

understand.

-Chinese Proverb

Kinesthetic Learners: These students will show you what they

know by what they do.

Easiest way to Learn: Experience/See/Hear

Easiest way to Express: Do/Show/Say

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpJtEXT_T9k

Kinesthetic: Reading Toolbox

Whole language and experiential methods.