Using Multisensory Strategies for Phonics Instruction

Melissa Mann
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60
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Course length
Multi Device
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4.95
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Description

Have you ever wondered how to engage all learners in phonics instruction, regardless of their learning styles or abilities? Multisensory phonics instruction engages multiple senses, such as sight, hearing, touch, and movement, to enhance learning, retention, and transfer of phonics concepts. Join Melisssa Mann for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we explore multisensory strategies to add to your toolbox that can be used in whole group, small group, and one-on-one settings. As educators, we understand that when students encounter difficulties with phonics, their vocabulary is hindered, so we will strive to address this gap. Get ready to transform your phonics instruction and empower your students with multisensory learning experiences! Melissa's expertise in differentiated instruction will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to integrate multisensory techniques into your instruction and help students develop the foundational skills needed for reading and spelling.

Objectives

Recall the key concepts and strategies for using multisensory techniques in phonics instruction as discussed in the workshop. Analyze the importance of engaging multiple senses in phonics instruction to enhance learning, retention, and transfer of phonics concepts. Implement multisensory techniques for teaching phonics in your own classroom, designing lessons that incorporate visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic elements. Evaluate the effectiveness of multisensory phonics instruction in meeting the diverse needs of learners, using data to inform instructional decisions and adaptations. Assess the impact of multisensory phonics instruction on student literacy development, reflecting on areas for improvement and refinement in instructional practice. Develop a personalized plan for integrating multisensory techniques into your phonics instruction, incorporating strategies for differentiation, technology integration, and ongoing

Key Take Aways

• Explore various multisensory techniques for teaching phonics, including visual aids, auditory cues, tactile activities, and kinesthetic movements into your lessons. • Learn how to scaffold instruction and provide differentiated support to meet the diverse needs of learners, including struggling readers, English language learners, and students with learning differences. • Discover practical strategies for integrating technology and digital resources into multisensory phonics instruction, including interactive games, digital manipulatives, and multimedia presentations. • Gain insights into the benefits of multisensory phonics instruction for promoting literacy development, including improved decoding skills, increased fluency, and enhanced reading comprehension.

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Melissa Mann

Melissa Mann, a fourth-grade teacher in the Madison County School System, has experience in general and collaborative education settings. With a Master’s in School Counseling, she has presented at various conferences, both in-person and virtual, for the past 15 years.
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