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When saying 'go read it again' won't work: Multisensory ideas for more inclusive teaching & learning
1Royal Agricultural University, Stroud Rd, Cirencester, Glos, GL7 6JS, UK.
Nurse Education in Practice
|November 6, 2018
Summary
Medical education faces challenges with diverse learners. Simple multisensory techniques in one-to-one tutorials can overcome learning barriers for students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs).
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Special Education
Background:
- Medical studies present increasing challenges for diverse student cohorts with varied learning styles and capabilities.
- Traditional "one size fits all" teaching methods may not adequately support all students, hindering their academic potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To illustrate how simple multisensory approaches can overcome learning barriers for higher education students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs).
- To advocate for the integration of multisensory techniques into mainstream medical education.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of ten case study vignettes from specialist study skills support provided to human and veterinary medical students.
- Focus on one-to-one tutorial environments and the application of multisensory techniques.
Main Results:
- Simple multisensory approaches, even when introduced in one-to-one tutorials, effectively address learning barriers.
- Demonstrated success in supporting students with SpLDs, including dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD.
Conclusions:
- Multisensory techniques are valuable tools for enhancing learning in higher education medical programs.
- Incorporating multisensory techniques into mainstream teaching, particularly through tutorials and small group work, is recommended for all higher education learners.