Robert Nash responds to questions concerning his personal and professional background, the Simultaneous Multisensory Instructional Procedure for Teaching the Complete Sound Structure of the Language, problems associated with dyslexia, the social/emotional impact of learning disabilities, and the University of Wisconsin's Project Success for…

Multisensory approaches and learning styles theories have been found to be effective in developing strategies to teach diverse learners in the elementary school setting. This paper examines how learning styles theory is related to multisensory approaches to teaching, describes a multisensory approach and the reading styles method, and discusses…

Described programs of instructional creativity at St. Mary's Junior College in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Author/RK)

Describes reading materials designed for use with blind children which make use of fragrance particle strips which release an aroma when scratched by the reader. (VJ)

Examines the effect that systematic loading of story presentations with criterion information has on recall of abstract and concrete prose. Results indicate oral plus picture presentations were most effective. Also, loading additional detail into visual presentations resulted in greater recall and provided greater supplementary effect to oral…

Studies whether presentations by an iconic system (pictures) or a linguistic system (print or audio) aid learning. Tests given fourth-to-sixth graders showed alternation between systems, using each to assimilate information. Learning was not as effective when content differed between the systems and this information was presented simultaneously…

Evaluated the effects of the kinesthetic-tactile component in visual auditory kinesthetic tactile (VAKT) instruction. Three learning disabled secondary students read more words correctly after VAKT instruction than after visual-auditory instruction and retained them longer. The instruction did not differentially affect the spelling of words.…

Compressed speech research indicates that auditory aids may help poor readers. Low achieving sophomores were given the option of listening to tapes of their social studies text while reading. Results are presented on numbers choosing to use the tapes and those whose test scores improved. (SJL)

A pilot workshop was conducted to help teachers provide for the needs of home economics students with learning difficulties. Topics discussed include the use of questionnaires to assess students' preferred learning styles, the effect of sensory factors on learning, and the development of learning centers to individualize instruction. (SK)

Discusses the Lozanov Method of teaching foreign languages developed by Lozanov in Bulgaria. This method (also known as Suggestopedia) uses various techniques such as physical relaxation exercises, mental concentration, classical music, and ego-enhancing suggestions. (CFM)

A study investigated the effectiveness with two individuals with severe mental retardation of Odyssey Now (ON), a multi-sensory program designed for use with people with mental retardation. Increases in interaction and engagement were observed during the ON sessions. Both individuals interacted more with their environment during ON sessions.…