Are you looking for effective techniques to help students comprehend complex texts, analyze information critically, and make meaningful connections? Multisensory comprehension instruction engages multiple senses, such as visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile modalities, to deepen understanding, enhance retention, and promote transfer of learning. Join Melisssa Mann for this hands-on, interactive workshop as we explore multisensory strategies to add to your toolbox that can be used in whole group, small group, and one-on-one settings. As educators, we understand that comprehension extends beyond the the four walls of the classroom, so we will work on closing this gap. Get ready to elevate your comprehension instruction and empower your students with multisensory learning experiences! Melissa’s expertise in differentiated instruction will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to integrate multisensory techniques into your instruction and help develop students' ability to understand, interpret, and evaluate texts across content areas, fostering critical thinking and lifelong learning skills. 

This is workshop three of three for the series titled “Multisensory Strategies: Helping ALL Students Learn to Read.”   

Key Takeaways: 

1. Explore a variety of multisensory techniques for teaching comprehension, including visualization, graphic organizers, hands-on activities, and interactive discussions.  
2. Learn how to scaffold comprehension instruction and provide differentiated support to meet the diverse needs of learners, including struggling readers, English language learners, and students with learning differences.  
3. Discover practical strategies for teaching comprehension strategies, such as summarizing, questioning, predicting, and making connections, in a multisensory and interactive manner. 
4. Gain insights into the benefits of multisensory comprehension instruction for fostering critical thinking, deepening understanding, and promoting academic success across content areas. 

Workshop Details: 

While we recommend that you attend all sessions of the workshop series to meet the learning objectives, each workshop can be attended as a standalone. Full members will also have access to view the recordings on demand and earn up to three continuing education credits. 

 Special Technology Instructions: 

Attendees will need access to an internet-enabled device and a personal Google account (not affiliated with their school). SimpleK12’s Google Classroom will be utilized for the interactive and hands-on components of this workshop.

Assessment: 

Participants will complete an exit ticket to demonstrate their understanding of the workshop objectives and reflect on their learning.