A Preliminary Study Related to the Level of Knowledge and Teacher Readiness in the Practice of Multisensory Methods on the Learning of Pupils with Special Educational Needs with Visual Impairment

Abstract

The process of applying multisensory methods in the guidance of reading difficulties in MBPK learning requires a high level of knowledge and readiness. Teacher knowledge refers to knowledge related to basic concepts and important aspects contained in the multisensory method. In addition, teachers also need to have knowledge related to the appropriate cognitive level of students and the importance of applying the method in teaching. The main thing teachers need to know is the appropriate technique in implementing a multisensory approach. While teacher readiness refers to readiness in terms of planning and implementing multisensory approach activities according to the appropriate level of students and the environment. Studies related to the knowledge and willingness of teachers to apply multisensory methods in the guidance of reading difficulties of students with special needs are quite limited and difficult to obtain. However, some parallel studies can be referenced.