TY - JOUR AU - Rostan, Nurul Nabila Amirah AU - Ismail, Hazhari AU - Mohamad Jaafar, Anis Norma PY - 2020/12/21 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - The use of multisensory technique in the teaching open syllables reading skill for preschoolers from a teacher’s perspective JF - Southeast Asia Early Childhood Journal JA - SAECJ VL - 9 IS - 2 SE - Articles DO - 10.37134/saecj.vol9.no2.11.2020 UR - https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/SAECJ/article/view/4186 SP - 155-165 AB - <p style="text-align: justify;">The ability to read is important for an individual as it is related to language proficiency. Therefore, language proficiency among children is the foundation of cognitive development which involves the process of knowledge acquisition through reading activities. Various ways and methods can be applied in order to improve children’s reading skills. This is to ensure that they are not experiencing any problems during a learning session. This study aims to identify the teacher’s perspective towards the use of multisensory technique in a teaching lesson for 6-year-old preschoolers on reading open syllables. By using a qualitative approach, two teachers from a private preschool in Shah Alam, Selangor are chosen to participate in a semi-structured interview. Both teachers are experienced in the field of Malay literacy, specifically in reading methods. The study has found that teachers used multisensory technique in reading lessons on how to read open syllables. It produced a positive effect towards the development of children’s reading skills. However, multisensory technique must be strengthened by using the proper material that is suitable for children to ensure its effectiveness.</p> ER -