 Determine how effective multisensory teaching methods, and learning can be.  To demonstrate that this type of learning can help students understand information quicker.  To demonstrate that this type of learning can help students retain information for a longer period of time.

 When all senses are stimulated and emotions aroused, multiple memory pathways are engaged (Jensen, 2008, p. 163).  Some children learn more effectively by observation, modeling, and apprenticeship rather than through verbal instruction (Berns, 2007, p. 246).

 The teaching and learning method could be utilized at multiple levels of education.  I will focus on the age group of 5-7 years of age due to the fact that children of this age group seem to be more impressionable and open to new information.  At this stage of development, language, mental imagery, and many other skills grow greatly.

 What learning styles address the students’ academic strengths and weaknesses?  How effective are multisensory methods of teaching to the students?  How effective do the students feel the method of multisensory teaching is?

 Interviews and pre-assessments will be given at the onset of the program to determine academic strengths and weaknesses.  Multisensory tools will be used in lessons throughout the program.  Assessments will be given bi-weekly to track progress.  A final interview and/or survey will be given to students to determine effectiveness of multisensory method

 Interviews  Surveys  Pre-assessments  Assessments

 Data will be recorded and tracked through individual portfolios for each student.  Tools of data collection will be labeled along with the results from each tool.  The interview conducted upon completion of the program will aid in changing implementation of multisensory tools to increase effectiveness in lessons.

 Parent and student permission will be acquired prior to the program.  Regardless of gender, race, religion, or level of understanding, all students will be allowed to participate.  Participation in the program will be optional and students who do not wish to participate will be placed in regular classes.

 I plan to implement different multisensory tools, such as interactive videos into lesson plans.  Different multisensory tools will be tested with lessons to determine their effectiveness.  Information obtained will demonstrate the effectiveness of implementing multisensory tools into lesson plans.

 Berns, R. M. (2007). Child, Family, School, Community: Socialization and Support, (8 th, Ed.). Wadsworth: Cengage Learning.  Jensen, E. (2008). Brain-Based Learning: The New Paradigm of Teaching, (2 nd, Ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.