Examining the Effects of a Multi-sensory Class on Teachers' Classroom Practices
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multi-sensory, occupational therapy, education
Abstract
This research examined what impact the graduate-level course, "Teaching All Students: A Multi-sensory approach to learning," had on teachers' practices and student learning. The hypothesis was that the course would positively impact teachers and students. Results supported the hypothesis. The course had a positive impact on teacher and student outcomes.
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Rene Rotondo, Independent Researcher
Rene Rotondo is an occupational therapist with over 15 years’ experience in practice. Ms. Rotondo presented her seminal work, “OT Practice: Professional Development Dilemmas Edition,” at the American Occupational Therapy Conference. Ms. Rotondo taught a first of its kind graduate course that she developed from her years of practice in occupational therapy. Ms. Rotondo is a recipient of the National Education Association’s Learning and Leadership grant. Ms. Rotondo holds a Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Boston University.