Teachers' Perceptions of Using Multisensory Learning to Promote Student Success in the Inclusive Classroom
Melissa Guadalupe
Co-Presenters: Individual Presentation
College: College of Education
Major: Special Education: Learning and Behavioral Disabilities (M.A.)
Faculty Research Mentor: Janet Fike
Abstract:
Title: Teachers' Perceptions of Using Multisensory Learning to Promote Student Success in the Inclusive ClassroomAuthor: Melissa Guadalupe, Department of Education, Kean UniversityAbstract:Multisensory learning is a learning strategy commonly used in the classroom that incorporates the human five senses into the learning process. In essence, the brain creates meaningful connections by activating different areas of the brain to create short-term and long-term memories. When meaningful connections are made during learning, students can recall the information with proficiency. This study investigates teachers’ perceptions of using multisensory learning to promote student success in the inclusive classroom in grades 2-6.A total of fifty teachers were asked to participate in the voluntary survey. The survey measured teachers’ backgrounds with multisensory learning in their lessons, their previous professional development, and the limitations teachers may face with multisensory learning. These findings suggest that multisensory learning continues to develop methods to strengthen instruction for students with and without disabilities.Keywords: Multisensory learning, Inclusive classroom, Education