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Enhancing Learning Outcomes for Students with Learning Difficulties: The Efficacy of Multisensory Stimulation on Language Development and Academic Performance in Lebanon

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This research explores the impact of multisensory stimulation on the language development and academic performance of students with learning difficulties in Lebanese elementary schools. Traditional teaching strategies often fail to meet the diverse sensory needs of these students, causing them to lag behind their peers.

Using a quasi-experimental mixed-methods design, the study included students from grades 1 to 3 in schools in Saida, Lebanon. Over six weeks, a multisensory intervention was implemented, integrating visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic activities. Data were collected through pre- and post-tests of language and academic skills, classroom observations, and teacher surveys.

The results demonstrated significant improvements in both receptive and expressive language abilities, as well as measurable gains in reading, writing, and mathematics. Additionally, students exhibited higher motivation, engagement, and confidence, evidenced by increased participation and reduced anxiety in class.

The study concludes that multisensory learning approaches are effective in enhancing educational outcomes for students with learning difficulties. It recommends the integration of these approaches into regular classrooms to support inclusive education practices in Lebanon.

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Multisensory stimulation, learning difficulties, language development, academic performance, inclusive education, primary education, Lebanon

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Title: Enhancing Learning Outcomes for Students with Learning Difficulties: The Efficacy of Multisensory Stimulation on Language Development DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17123030 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17123030 Resource Type: Publication Publication Date: 2025-09-15 Creators / Contributors: Rayana Salim Merhi, Independent Researcher, Lebanon – Author (Add any co-authors if applicable, including affiliation and role) Description: This research examines the effectiveness of multisensory stimulation in enhancing language abilities and academic performance in students with learning difficulties in Lebanese elementary schools. Many students fall behind due to traditional teaching strategies that do not address their diverse sensory needs. A quasi-experimental mixed-methods design was used, involving students in grades 1 to 3 from schools in Saida, Lebanon. Over six weeks, a multisensory intervention was implemented, integrating visual, auditory, tactile, and kinesthetic activities. Data were collected via pre- and post-tests of language and academic skills, classroom observations, and teacher surveys. Results demonstrated significant improvements in receptive and expressive language abilities, as well as measurable gains in reading, writing, and math. The intervention also enhanced student motivation, engagement, and confidence, as indicated by increased class participation and reduced anxiety. The study concludes that multisensory learning approaches effectively improve educational outcomes for students with learning difficulties and recommends integrating these approaches into regular classrooms to support inclusive education in Lebanon. Keywords: Multisensory stimulation, learning difficulties, language development, academic performance, inclusive education, primary education, Lebanon Subjects: Education Special Education Cognitive Science Child Development Educational Research Languages: English Version: 1.0 Publisher: Zenodo License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) Copyright Statement: Copyright (C) 2025 Rayana Salim Merhi. All rights reserved.

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