The School of Educational Sciences at the University of Jordan (UJ) held a specialized workshop titled “Innovative Approaches to Early Learning, Multisensory Stimulation and Cognitive Development through Music Therapy.” The workshop was delivered by international music therapy and cognitive rehabilitation expert Dr. Rainer Haus, under the patronage of the Dean, Prof. Muhammad Alzyoud, with the participation of faculty members and specialists in early childhood and special education. With decades of international experience, Haus brought a global perspective to the field of early intervention and multisensory developmental strategies.

Alzyoud emphasized the importance of engaging global expertise to enrich academic programmes and strengthen practical training in special education and early learning. Head of the Department of Information Science and Educational Technology, Prof. Muhannad Al Shboul, welcomed the guest speaker and highlighted his extensive contributions to the integration of music therapy in cognitive development settings.

Haus presented key insights on early brain development and the essential role of multisensory stimulation in forming neural connections. He described early childhood as a decisive window for therapeutic and educational intervention. He also showcased practical models that combine visual, auditory, motor and sensory inputs, supported by case studies that illustrated real world application.

The workshop included hands on training in visual motor and auditory motor coordination, form perception, figure ground discrimination and spatial awareness. Activities were designed to show how these foundational skills directly support early numeracy, reading readiness and the emergence of abstract thinking in young children.

In closing, Haus underscored that brain plasticity peaks before the age of two and cautioned against the developmental risks associated with insufficient early stimulation. Participants expressed appreciation for the workshop’s scientific and practical depth, while the Dean reaffirmed the School’s commitment to similar initiatives that advance early childhood programmes and strengthen UJ’s role as a regional center for educational research and training.​