Engaging Every Pathway to the Brain
Multi-sensory instruction is a powerful, research-backed teaching method that engages all the senses to help students learn more effectively. By activating multiple pathways in the brain, this approach makes learning more accessible — especially for students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.
This method is often known as VAKT instruction, which stands for:
- V – Visual: Seeing words, letters, or images
- A – Auditory: Hearing sounds, phonics, and spoken language
- K – Kinesthetic: Using body movement to support learning
- T – Tactile: Touching and physically interacting with materials
When these elements are combined in a structured way, students are better able to understand, retain, and apply what they’re learning — building both skill and confidence along the way.