5.15 Why Multisensory Teaching Can Help Dyslexic Students With Memory

In this episode, we discuss the often-misunderstood world of multisensory or multimodal instruction and why it matters so much for students with dyslexia. We talk about those kids who seem to “have it” one day and then it’s gone the next, and why that’s not laziness, but a sign they need stronger, better-connected pathways for memory and retrieval. We break down what multisensory teaching really is (purposeful, integrated, and grounded in research) and what it definitely isn’t (learning styles, cute activities, or engagement just for show). We’ll also share some practical, classroom-ready ideas you can start using right away to make instruction more efficient, memorable, and truly supportive of what your students with dyslexia need. 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• 5.11 Rethinking Phonemic Awareness with David Kilpatrick, PhD
• 5.5 Creativity, Conservation, and Celebrating Neurodiversity with Aliah Banchik
• 4.15 Five Pathways to Increase the Transfer of Learning
• Brain Matters: Translating Research into Classroom Practice by Patricia Wolfe
• Multisensory Teaching of Basic Language Skills, edited by Judith Birsh and Suzanne Carreker
• IDA: What is MSL Instruction?

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