Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills
“Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills” by Judith R. Birsh is a comprehensive guide published by Paul H Brookes Pub Co on August 31, 1999. This third edition spans 563 pages and is presented in English. The book explores the advantages of multisensory instruction in educational settings, drawing on over 50 years of research and clinical experience with individuals who have learning disabilities.
Readers will find a wealth of practical strategies designed to enhance various language arts skills, including phonological awareness, spelling, grammar, and reading comprehension. The text emphasizes the relationship between oral language and literacy while addressing topics such as the transition from special education to general classrooms and adult literacy. Additionally, the book includes field-tested instructional materials, activities, and models for observation and assessment, making it a valuable resource for educators working with learning disabled children.
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Comprehensive and practical, this guide reveals the benefits of using multisensory instruction in any classroom. After they review 50 years of research and clinical experience with children and adults with learning disabilities, the contributing authors explain how and why multisensory methods work.
The result of their efforts is a thorough volume that puts theory into practice with specific teaching approaches that promote:
phonological awareness
alphabet skills
spelling
grammar
reading accuracy and fluency
reading comprehension
handwriting
composition
organization and study skills
communication with parents
In addition, the book pays special attention to the connection between oral language and literacy, the history of the English language, transition into the general classroom after special education, adult literacy, and high-functioning adults with learning disabilities. Field-tested instructional materials and activities are included, along with observation and assessment models.
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