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Multi-Modality in Education

Multimodality is the integration of multiple communication channels to provide a representation of a concept. By using multiple modalities, concept of a certain topic can be presented in more accessible, intuitive and effective way. Applying multi modality in education enhance the critical thinking skills of the learners, active participation in a classroom set -up and knowledge retention by integrating media such as videos, text, images, audio and even physical objects.

Multi modality in education for the visual learners are by using diagram, charts and videos to explain the concepts of the topic, for the audio learners are by combining discussion with musical instruments, recording and background music, Incorporate activities such as role play, simulations and experiment.

The benefits of a multi modality for the learners is to help them regarding their knowledge retention in which the learners are more likely to remember information by incorporating a certain idea when it is presented in a specific format such as replica, enhance critical thing of the learners by analysing data or information and sythesizing ideas through various resources, and allows the learners to express their thoughts, understanding in diverse way through performing, writing and drawing.

  • Yohanna Thomas