Issue 1: Welcome to the first issue!
Did you know?
Research shows multisensory instruction has resulted in achievement test score gains of 55 percent to 59 percent.*
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PERFORMANCE LEARNING PLUS is a monthly e-newsletter by Performance Learning Systems (PLS), a comprehensive educational services company that has provided a full spectrum of programs, products, and consulting services for educators and business professionals since 1971.
Welcome to the first issue of Performance Learning PLUS, Performance Learning Systems' FREE bimonthly e-newsletter! Here you'll find valuable educational research, tips for practical application, upcoming PLS events, products and resources for educators, and much more.
Tips on how to add multisensory instruction into your classroom:
Activities for the kinesthetic learner: creative movement and dance; using manipulatives; drama; field trips that involve physical activity.
Activities for the tactual learner: art projects such as painting and sculpting; cooperative learning; discussions of emotional content.
Activities for the auditory learner: lectures; listening to audiotapes; class or group discussions; oral presentations.
Activities for the visual learner: viewing films; taking photographs; looking at posters and maps; using graphic organizers.
Reference:
*R. Dunn (1990). Bias over substance: A critical analysis of Kavale and Forness' Report on modality based instruction. Exceptional Children, 56, , 352-356.
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Events Listed in this Issue
September 28 & 29, 2000
Event: Colorado Resource Network's 4th Annual School-to-Career Conference, "Enriching the Legacy"
Beaver Run Resort & Conference
Breckenridge, CO.
PLS Presenter: Stephen G. Barkley, Executive Vice President
Steve Barkley will be the keynote speaker Thursday, September 28 on the topic, "Leading the Way to a 'Leaderfull' Organization." PLS will be a sponsor of this conference.