Important features of the Connective Learning method are:
- Multi-sensory
- Computer-based – no books or pens
- Colour is used to help with visual processing and adds an extra stimulus for visual memory
- Students given control of the learning process, rather than being taught in the conventional sense
- Programme adapted to the individual needs of each student
- Students progress at their own rate, without pressure
- Enjoyable and interesting
- Highly supportive learning environment which is also quite different to school
- Students always placed at a level where they are able to succeed and build on existing knowledge and ability
- Highly structured, thorough and cumulative programme content
- Empathetic, friendly atmosphere
- One-to-one tutor-to-student ratio
- Further assessments every 25 sessions, to monitor progress
- No homework
- Very effective – on average, twice-weekly students gain 9 months in their reading and spelling ages after attending 25 sessions (which takes 3-4 months)
- Improvements are permanent