THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE MULTISENSORY APPROACH IN TEACHING ENGLISH TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS

Аннотация

Teaching English to visually impaired learners requires modifications that respond to their unique sensory needs. The multisensory approach, which integrates auditory, tactile, kinesthetic, and residual visual channels, is recognized as one of the most effective pedagogical methods in special education. This study aims to explore how multisensory techniques enhance vocabulary retention, pronunciation development, and communicative competence among visually impaired students learning English. Through analysis of theoretical sources in special pedagogy and practical applications in specialized schools, this research demonstrates that multisensory instruction fosters learner engagement, increases independence, and develops compensatory skills. The findings suggest that adaptation of instructional materials— including tactile graphics, Braille-based textbooks, audio-visual technologies, and kinesthetic language tasks—supports inclusive and equitable foreign language learning. The study concludes that multisensory teaching should be prioritized in English language education for visually impaired learners as it reinforces cognitive processing and social integration.