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ADVANTAGES OF MULTISENSORY LEARNING
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Improves memory by providing redundancy, reinforcement and using the whole brain. Multisensory exposure can result in better recognition.
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Works for all kinds of learning styles: visual, auditory and kinaesthetic
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Reduces cognitive load and promotes dual coding – more information is processed if split into and presented by several channels
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New multisensory associations in the brain can develop rapidly. Even alters responses in sensory areas of the brain.
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Neural plasticity – The brain’s ability to reorganize itself and form new connections throughout life – is highly enhanced, especially if the multisensory learning starts early in the child’s life.
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Increases concentration and focus
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Develops critical thinking – a sense of cause and effect
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Promotes mental and physical relaxation. Stress drops dramatically
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Increases opportunity for choice and self determination and improves communication and sharing.