Multimodality in language teaching

MULTIMODALITY in
English Language Teaching

Multimodality

The VARK^® Questionnaire
How do you learn best?

Poll

1. I want to find out more about a tour that I am going on. I would:

• Use a map and see where the places are.

• Talk with the person who planned the tour.

• Read about the tour on the itinerary.

• Look at details about the highlights and activities on the tour.

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2. I want to learn about a new project. I would ask for:

• Look at details about the highlights and activities on the tour.

• An opportunity to discuss the project.

• A written report describing the main features of the project.

• Examples where the project has been used successfully.

Poll

3. When learning from the Internet I like:

• Interesting design and visual features.

• Interesting design and visual features.

• Interesting design and visual features.

• Videos showing how to do things.

Poll

4. I have been advised by the doctor that I have a medical problem and I have some questions about it. I would:

• Look at a diagram showing what was wrong.

• Have a detailed discussion with my doctor.

• Read an article that explains the problem.

• Use a 3D model to see what is wrong.

Poll

6. When choosing a career or area of study, these are important for me:

• Working with designs, maps or charts.

• Communicating with others through discussion.

• Using words well in written communications.

• Using words well in written communications.

Hotspot

So, how do you learn best?

What do our students need?

​CLASSROOM PRACTICES

Incorporating these modalities into our lessons doesn’t have

to be complex. Here are a few strategies:

1. Combine visuals with text in presentations or handouts.

2. Use videos to reinforce spoken or written content.

3. Incorporate interactive games that require movement and engagement.

EXAMPLE OF MODAL ACTIVITIES

1. Video Projects: Students can create videos to demonstrate their understanding of a topic.

2. Interactive Storytelling: Use digital tools that combine text, imagery, and sound.

3. Role-Playing: Engage students in role-playing scenarios that utilize gestures and spatial awareness.

Labelling

Label these activities

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Kinesthetic

Visual

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Aural

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Think of something that you did in your class or you plan to do and related it to the multi modal approach of language teaching