The ability to read is important for an individual as it is related to language proficiency. Therefore, language proficiency among children is the foundation of cognitive development which involves the process of knowledge acquisition through reading activities. Various ways and methods can be applied in order to improve children’s reading skills. This is to ensure that they are not experiencing any problems during a learning session. This study aims to identify the teacher’s perspective towards the use of multisensory technique in a teaching lesson for 6-year-old preschoolers on reading open syllables. By using a qualitative approach, two teachers from a private preschool in Shah Alam, Selangor are chosen to participate in a semi-structured interview.  Both teachers are experienced in the field of Malay literacy, specifically in reading methods. The study has found that teachers used multisensory technique in reading lessons on how to read open syllables. It produced a positive .....

2025 hits

Unable to read has a significant impact on language acquisition that can contribute to children failing at school. Therefore, teachers must utilise methods that are in accordance with the children’s ability during their early stages of reading development to prevent them from experiencing difficulties in a formal school environment. The objective of this study was to observe the practice of multisensory technique towards the benefit of children’s skills in reading open syllables. By using structured observation, three children were observed using three different multisensory activities such as ‘sand letters’, ‘alphabet jump’, and ‘tactile alphabet’. 16 open syllables were identified which are ‘ma’, ‘ho’, ‘su’, ‘gi’, ‘pa, ‘du’, ‘me’, ‘ga’, ‘do’, ‘bi’, ‘te’, ‘pu’, ‘so’, ‘ri’, ‘ta’ and ‘la’ by using a checklist item from LINUS instrument have been analysed descriptively by looking to the appearance of childrenâ€.....

844 hits