Multisensory Approach Strategy by Teachers and Teaching Self-Regulation in the Early Grades

Multisensory Approach Strategy by Teachers and Teaching Self-Regulation in the Early Grades

1st Reading

The 1^st reading, “Encouraging Young Children to Develop Their Attention Skills” by Boese (2022), discusses the multisensory approach as a strategy that teachers can adopt to keep their young students attentive and engaged.

Notes

• A multisensory approach is a teaching method that simultaneously activates the learner’s multiple senses.
• Children learn and recall concepts better when their sensory visual and kinesthetic-tactile senses are fully engaged (Boese, 2022).
• Young learners learn best when using a multisensory approach. This approach is applicable during play and even when the learners assemble for class meetings.
• Tools like different seating positions and supports like clipboards can be used in a classroom to improve the children’s attention.

Takeaway

A multisensory approach to teaching young learners ensures the inclusivity and engagement of all kinds of learners. Following this has helped eliminate the one-size-fits-all approach by allowing partnership between the teacher and the learner throughout the learning process.

Question

How can teachers overcome the obstacles that occur with implementing the multisensory approach?

2nd Reading

The 2^nd reading, “Teaching Self-Regulation in the Early Grades” by Desautels (2018), discusses the ways by which teachers can prepare young students for learning by activating their natural body rhythms to help regulate their nervous systems.

Notes

• Children with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) require help regulating their nervous system before learning new concepts.
• Children with adverse childhood experiences may have trouble paying attention and lack an understanding of the consequences of their choices and actions (Desautels, 2018).
• Co-regulation is advantageous for every child and helps them control their reactions and build relationships.
• Teachers can have students take a sensory birth to help them regulate their nervous systems, making them ready to learn.

Takeaway

            It is important for teachers to assist students, mostly those with ACEs, in calming their nervous systems before learning. This preparation keeps the students more engaged and attentive during the learning process, hence better performance.

Question

What are the most effective strategies teachers can adapt to prepare the learners before learning

Review Website

Notes

• Professionals, parents, and caregivers play a major role in strengthening critical executive function skills in children (The 7 Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs n.d).
• Critical executive function skills enhance cognitive flexibility.
• Life skills acquisition guarantees success in school and life in general.
• Critical thinking and self-control are examples of essential life skills.

Takeaway

Critical executive function skills are very essential and have also been proven to be more crucial than IQ for success in the future. Moreover, these skills can be learned at any stage in life (The 7 essential life skills every child needs n.d).

Question

How can life skills be taught in school?

References

Boese, M. (2022, August 4). Encouraging young children to develop their attention skills. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/encouraging-young-children-develop-their-attention-skills

Desautels, L. (2018, September 25). Teaching self-regulation in the early grades. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-self-regulation-early-grades

The 7 essential life skills every child needs. Life Skills. (n.d.). https://www.mindinthemaking.org/life-skills

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This assignment is for my homework journal. What I need to do is for you to read both readings and watch the video listed below. Take notes for each reading/video/podcast and write 1 “Key” takeaway and 1 Question for each.
Professor instruction: Take notes in your HW Journal for each reading/video/podcast: 1 “Key” takeaway and 1 Question—be prepared to share in small group

1st reading- Encouraging Young Children to Develop their Attention Skills
https://www.edutopia.org/article/encouraging-young-children-develop-their-attention-skills
Take notes and write 1 “Key” takeaway and 1 Question for each.

2nd reading- Teaching Self-Regulation in the Early Grades
https://www.edutopia.org/article/teaching-self-regulation-early-grades
Take notes and write 1 “Key” takeaway and 1 Question for each.

Review Website: Mind in the Making: https://www.mindinthemaking.org/life-skills
Take notes and write 1 “Key” takeaway and 1 Question for each.