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Multi-sensory storytelling: a tool for teaching or an intervention technique

Preece, D. and Zhao, Y. (2015) Multi-sensory storytelling: a tool for teaching or an intervention technique. British Journal Of Special Education. 42(4), pp. 429-443. 1467-8578.

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Abstract:
This article reports on research undertaken to investigate how multisensory storytelling (MSST) was being used within schools for students with profound and multiple learning difficulties and other special educational needs. Semi-structured interviews (n=27) and observations (n=18) were undertaken in five schools in the East Midlands and south-east of England. The study identified that MSST was considered to contribute to the curriculum access, assessment, learning and socialisation of students across a wide range of special educational needs. Key opportunities, applications and barriers to use were identified. Findings from this study indicated that the way these teachers used MSST differed from extant research in this area with regard to both design and delivery. It is suggested that the desire to develop a quantitative evidence base may present unnecessary restrictions which inhibit the recognition of pedagogic issues; and that a more fluid conceptualisation of MSST would be reflective of real-world practice.
Uncontrolled Keywords:
Multi-sensory storytelling, PMLD, evidence-based practice, evidence-informed practice
Creators:
Preece, D. and Zhao, Y.
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research
Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research
Date:
1 December 2015
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 429-443
Journal or Publication Title:
British Journal Of Special Education
Volume:
42
Number:
4
Number of Pages:
15
Language:
English
DOI:
10.1111/1467-8578.12116
ISSN:
1467-8578
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
Yes
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