regarding: Slaingerland and Multi/modality approach

Are you looking for a comparison of the two? They are very similar- both well researched, multisensory, well sequenced methods of direct instruction. The teaching procedures are even quite similar. This is because Slingerland was developed from OG methods with the same mindset- a set of procedures that can be used to effectively teach reading diagnostically rather than simply a program. The major difference between them is that pure OG is designed for individual tutoring and Slingerland is organized for small group or a class. They both require some training and knowledge of the reading process to do well but is you are trained in OG- Slingerland is relatively easy to implement.

Robin

From a parents observation, Slingerland affords a child the opportunity to develop strong “coping skills” related to language. My daughter was enrolled in a private school for dyslexic children which utilizes Slingerland in November. Based on standardized testing performed in May (Woodcock-Johnson, etc.) she has gone from approximately a 1.2 level in most language areas, to a 2.1-2.3 in most areas. She can see a word and understand why you have a silent e at the end, or why there is a double consonant, etc. I guess the point I’m getting at is that this process just doesn’t teach them how to read, it teaches them the “whys” associated. It gives them more tools to use in trying to understand language.

There are several articles about OG and multisensory teaching on this site, and one on mine at
http://www.resourceroom.net/OGLists/MSSL.asp

It’s not something that can be summarized in a paragraph.