The instructional approaches used at Engage the Brain support all types of learners. Each student is provided with a personalized plan that is based on the individual’s areas of need and their strengths. We utilize various approaches and strategies that are based in research and science. Approaches include Orton-Gillingham, Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, Multi-Sensory Math Instruction, Seeing My Time, and other explicit and multi-sensory research-based strategies.
Our goal is for our students to find success in their learning. We want students to feel empowered by understanding their personal strengths and areas of need. When a student has tools in their learning tool belt, they can better master areas that are more challenging.
Learning is a process, which can feel hard and overwhelming. Our goal is for each of our students to find success in their learning. We want our students to feel empowered by understanding their personal strengths and areas of need. When a student has tools in their learning tool belt they can better conquer areas that are more challenging.
A direct instruction teaching model is used throughout our teaching. A direct instruction model includes a structured, systematic, and effective research-based methodology. This approach is designed to maximize students’ academic growth. Students are provided with a purpose and rationale for learning a new strategy or skill, clear expectations, demonstrations, and time to practice with specialist feedback until mastery is achieved.
EtB uses science-based instructional approaches, including:
- Orton-Gillingham Approach
- Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes
- Institute for Excellence in Writing
- The Writing Revolution/Teaching Basic Writing Skills
- Handwriting Without Tears
- Read Naturally
- Multi-Sensory Math
- Multi-Sensory Reading
- Woodin Math
- Seeing My Time
- Multisensory Approaches to Printing and Cursive