An Introduction to Multisensory Learning

An introduction to multisensory learning

Course Tutor: Richard Hirstwood. This introduces the concept of multisensory learning and the importance of our eight senses in learning. Find out why sensory stimulation is critical for learners with SEND and how it impacts on their learning.

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Course curriculum

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Module 1: An Introduction to Multisensory Learning
- An Introduction to Multisensory Learning
- 1A. Our Sensory System
- 1B. Sensory Issues and Learning
- 1C. What is Multisensory learning?
- 1D. Why do learners with SEND need multisensory stimulation?
- An introduction to Multisensory Learning: Quiz
- Future training
- Your opinion counts for us.
- Conclusion: An Introduction to Multisensory Learning

Instructor

Hirstwood Training Founder

Richard Hirstwood

Richard Hirstwood is the founder of and lead consultant for Hirstwood Training. He is passionate about enabling educators/practitioners to maximise the impact of delivering sensory learning opportunities, in a sensory room or other learning environments, with the resources available to them. He has developed innovative ways of delivering key skills and competencies via face to face training; coaching sessions; and hands-on work with teachers and teaching assistants; as well as creating bespoke portfolios of training videos for more than a hundred individual schools and settings. His extensive experience is based on practical knowledge, giving him insight into what works and what doesn’t in multisensory practice. Regular sessions with children and adults with autism and all additional needs in a variety of multisensory and classroom settings enable him to maintain this level of excellent practice.

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An introduction to multisensory learning

Jim Garretts

An excellent course, presented in a lively, engaging manner with a great 'voice over'. Well-thought out and planned with excellent images and video-clips to ...

An excellent course, presented in a lively, engaging manner with a great 'voice over'. Well-thought out and planned with excellent images and video-clips to illustrate key points. Guidance elsewhere for further information was offered and the 'Discussion' option woukd, I am sure, prove very handy for some.

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Appropriate title for introduction to this subject area.

Joanne Redmond

Extremely informative to gain information on multisensory learning in a simple, easy to use online course. Great course set up, small sections to read, explo...

Extremely informative to gain information on multisensory learning in a simple, easy to use online course. Great course set up, small sections to read, explore and learn about the subject as well as offering opportunities to carry out small tasks in practise too.

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