Visual-Auditory-Kinesthetic-Tactile teaching method

Using the VAKT multi-sensory teaching method.

A multisensory method like the VAKT (Visual-Auditory-Kinesthetic-Tactile) can be used to help children remember words. Select words needed to be learned (like the Dolch word lists). Write these words on cards using a crayon so that the letters or words have texture. Using VAKT, the teacher models and the student repeats for each word: (a) say the word, trace the word with two fingers while saying each part of the word, say the word again; (b) write the word without looking at the word card and then compare what was written to the word card; and (c) repeat the first step until the word is written correctly three consecutive times without looking at the prompt card. Students may draw pictures to go along with the words as visual reminders. Any teaching method used must be meaningful and directed toward purposeful learning. The instruction provided must be conducive for each student’s needs, ability levels, and success of progress.   Content Visual Auditory Kinesthetic-Tactile Sound/Symbol Association -Look at the mouth of the teacher -Look at the letters -Discriminate the letters -Look at the card with the letter and key word or picture -Listen (hear) the sound and identify its name with symbol -Listen/hear the sound and identify it with its symbol -Say key word & sound -Discriminate sounds -Feel articulatory (lips/facial) muscles move -Trace shape of letter with arm of fingertip -Skywriting -Write letter on roughened surface of fingertip Syllables -Look at mouth of teacher -Look at word to identify number of syllables -Look at word to identify vowel sounds -Listen (hear) syllables in spoken words -Discriminate number of syllables in spoken words -Segment words into syllables -Blend syllables into a word -Feel movement of the articulatory muscles -Pat or tap out syllables -Build syllables with letter cards -Segment words into syllables & use syllable markers     B.R. (September 2005).

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