Implementing Multisensory Approach to Overcome Reading Difficulties in 4th Grade Students

Marsalina Mitak; Fitriah; Mastoh Chesoh

doi:10.56741/bei.v2i02.184

Authors

Marsalina Mitak IKIP Muhammadiyah Maumere
Fitriah
fitrisalwwaz@gmail.com
IKIP Muhammadiyah Maumere
Mastoh Chesoh Banchongfuen School, Phatthalung

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56741/bei.v2i02.184

Keywords:

Fourth Grade Students, Multisensory Approach, Reading Difficulties

Abstract

Reading is one of the language skills that students must possess. The purpose of this study is to address difficulties in learning to read through multisensory methods for participants. The study was conducted at SD Inpres Lisabheto (a public elementary school), Sikka Regency. The research method employed a qualitative approach with a descriptive method. The subjects targeted in the study were fourth-grade students. To gather data, the researcher used observation techniques, documentation, and reading practice tests. The results of the study obtained by the researcher through the use of multisensory methods on fourth-grade students who still experienced difficulties in learning to read using visual (sight), auditory (hearing), tactile (touch), and kinesthetic (movement) sensory tools. The use of multisensory methods proved to be an improvement in the reading learning ability of fourth-grade students who still struggle with reading. The study found that implementing the multisensory approach in reading instruction had a positive impact on the reading speed of fourth-grade students at Inpres Lisabheto Elementary School. The guidance provided by the classroom teacher and researcher was effective in improving the students' ability to memorize the alphabet, spelling, combining words, and recognizing symbols in writing. The use of the multisensory approach also increased the students' confidence and motivation to become more active and interactive in their learning.

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Author Biographies

Marsalina Mitak, IKIP Muhammadiyah Maumere

is a student at the Department of Biology Education, IKIP Muhammadiyah Maumere, NTT, Indonesia. He is active in various student activities. He is also active in organizations related to the environment. (email: mirnamarsall@gmail.com).

Fitriah, IKIP Muhammadiyah Maumere

is a lecturer at the Department of Biology Education, IKIP Muhammadiyah Maumere, NTT, Indonesia. She currently serves as Head of the Institute for Research and Community Service at the same institution. She has research interests in education, environment, and technology. (email: fitrisalwwaz@gmail.com).

Mastoh Chesoh, Banchongfuen School, Phatthalung

is Director of Banchongfuen School, Phattalung, Thailand. This school is located at Phatthalung Primary Educational Service Area Office 2. Her master degree is in Educational Administrative from Thaksin University, Thailand. (email: mastoh45@gmail.com).

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