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Aim: To overview theories of multi-Aim: To overview theories of multi-
sensory learningsensory learning Objectives:Objectives:
To explain different theories of multi-sensory learningTo explain different theories of multi-sensory learning
To reflect upon the implications of theory forTo reflect upon the implications of theory for
classroom practiceclassroom practice To analyse the use of multi-sensory theory withinTo analyse the use of multi-sensory theory within
inclusive practice.inclusive practice.
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Right brain, Left brainRight brain, Left brain
You use the left side of your brain forYou use the left side of your brain forthinking about things like words, numbersthinking about things like words, numbersand listsand lists
You use the right side of your brain whenYou use the right side of your brain whenyou are using your imagination, when youyou are using your imagination, when youare day dreaming, seeing colours orare day dreaming, seeing colours or
listening to musiclistening to music Most of us have a preference for one sideMost of us have a preference for one sideof the other.of the other.
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Which side of the brain is yourWhich side of the brain is your
dominant side?dominant side? Left side:Left side:
Logical people whoLogical people who
plan and prepare inplan and prepare in
advanceadvance The make decisionsThe make decisions
based on proof andbased on proof and
evidenceevidence
The like to learn on aThe like to learn on a
step by step basisstep by step basis
Right sideRig
ht side::
Hands on people withHands on people with
a strong practicala strong practical
sensesense Good atGood at
communicationcommunication
Outgoing people whoOutgoing people whothink on their feetthink on their feet
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To learn most effectively it is a good ideaTo learn most effectively it is a good idea
to use both sides of your brain.to use both sides of your brain.
What strategies do you use in theWhat strategies do you use in the
classroom to ensure that all of yourclassroom to ensure that all of your
learners use both sides of their brain?learners use both sides of their brain?
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What is Multiple Intelligence?What is Multiple Intelligence?
Conceived by HowardConceived by Howard
Gardner, MultipleGardner, Multiple
Intelligences areIntelligences are
seven (or eight)seven (or eight)different ways todifferent ways to
demonstratedemonstrate
intellectual ability.intellectual ability.
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Which of the multiple intelligencesWhich of the multiple intelligences
do you use?do you use? Use the questionnaire to identify your 3Use the questionnaire to identify your 3
main preferencesmain preferences
The likely hood is that you will also employThe likely hood is that you will also employ
these styles of learning within yourthese styles of learning within your
teachingteaching
What do you need to do in your classroomWhat do you need to do in your classroom
to ensure that you are teaching effectivelyto ensure that you are teaching effectivelyfor all your students?for all your students?
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Honey and Mumfords LearningHoney and Mumfords Learning
StylesStyles Peter Honey and Alan Mumford havePeter Honey and Alan Mumford have
identified four main learning styleidentified four main learning style
preferences.preferences.
ActivistActivist ReflectorReflector
TheoristTheorist
PragmatistPragmatist
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David Kolb: ExperientialDavid Kolb: Experiential
LearningLearning The first stage is concrete experience where aThe first stage is concrete experience where a
student has active experience of learning somethingstudent has active experience of learning something
first hand. DOfirst hand. DO
This is then followed by reflective observation onThis is then followed by reflective observation on
that personal experience. REVIEWthat personal experience. REVIEW
The next phase of the cycle, abstractThe next phase of the cycle, abstract
conceptualisation, focuses on how the experience isconceptualisation, focuses on how the experience is
applied to known theory LEARNapplied to known theory LEARN
The final stage is how it can then be modified forThe final stage is how it can then be modified for
future active experimentation. APPLYfuture active experimentation. APPLY
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Stage 2:
Reflecting on theexperience
ReflectorReflector
Stage 3:
Concluding from the
experienceTheoristTheorist
Stage 4:
Acting differently
as a resultPragmatistPragmatist
Stage 1:
Having an experienceActivistActivist
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Some basic views on learningSome basic views on learning
styles are:styles are: Some people will prefer to have informationSome people will prefer to have information
presented as a whole while others will want detailspresented as a whole while others will want details
Some people will prefer to have informationSome people will prefer to have information
presented in text while others would want picturespresented in text while others would want pictures
Some people prefer to learn by doing while othersSome people prefer to learn by doing while others
would wish to think about the informationwould wish to think about the information
Some people prefer to understand the theory beforeSome people prefer to understand the theory before
acting while others would prefer to actacting while others would prefer to act
These are very simple descriptions of learning stylesThese are very simple descriptions of learning styles
and in practice people have a mixture of themand in practice people have a mixture of them
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Be flexibleBe flexible
Opportunities for practiceOpportunities for practice
Taught sessions a mix of theory and practiceTaught sessions a mix of theory and practice
Text and pictures used to present informationText and pictures used to present information
Formal and informal opportunities to learnFormal and informal opportunities to learn
Teaching and learning styles discussion chooseTeaching and learning styles discussion choose
one framework of styles to work within (keep theone framework of styles to work within (keep the
others in mind)others in mind)
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ConclusionsConclusions
Most students have elements of more than oneMost students have elements of more than one
learning style.learning style.
By thinking about their preferred style, students canBy thinking about their preferred style, students can
try and apply this to learning new things.try and apply this to learning new things.
Knowing your learning style may help you developKnowing your learning style may help you develop
coping strategies to compensate for yourcoping strategies to compensate for your
weaknesses and capitalise on your strengths-weaknesses and capitalise on your strengths-
students and teachers!students and teachers!
Always remember that you probably teach accordingAlways remember that you probably teach according
to your preferred learning style how do youto your preferred learning style how do you
address inclusive practice?address inclusive practice?