Teaching Through Multiple Intelligences

Providing multiple pathways to learning!

The Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Dr. Howard Gardner, a professor at Harvard, developed the multiple intelligence theory in 1983. His purpose was to reveal eight different learning styles to unfold the broad range of human potential.

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Multiple Intelligences

Linguistic intelligence
Strong ability to use language and words in learning

Logical-mathematical intelligence
Utilizes inductive and deductive thinking skills and reasoning with the use of numbers

Visual-spatial intelligence
Learns by seeing and observing, perceives and produces mental imagery

Intelligences Cont.

Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence
Ability to unite body and mind, ability to control physical motion

Musical intelligence
Strong skills in recognizing tonal sounds and patterns or rhythms and beats

Interpersonal intelligence
Strong communication and people skills

Intelligences cont.

Intrapersonal intelligence
High levels of self awareness and self reflection

Naturalist intelligence
Interested and enthusiastic about human and natural environments

What are my Intelligences?

You must be curious, take the following link to a multiple intelligence quiz to reveal your own learning strengths!
http://www.careerccc.org/products/cp_99_e/section1/ quiz.cfm

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How can you use M. I. in the classroom?

VerbalLinguistic
Discussion (class or
small group)

Debate (material

covered in class)

Writing Assignments

(stories or essays)

M. I. in the classroom cont.

LogicalMathematical
Patterns (notice
underlying patterns) Graphs (pictorial documentation of data)

Statistics Experiments and Laboratories

M. I. in the classroom cont.

Visual-Spatial
Diagrams Concept Mapping

(links learned material through a visual aide)

Board/Card Games Visual Arts (drawing,

painting, or collage)

M. I. in the classroom cont.

BodilyKinesthetic
Role-Play (act out a
situation)

Field Trip Construction (make

something)

Games/Sports

M. I. in the classroom cont.

Musical
Listening to Music
(beginning or during class) that increases material retention)

Songs (relating to content Instruments Composing (writing

lyrics or music)

M. I. in the classroom cont.

Intrapersonal
Journaling Keeping records of activities, progress, and learning experiences Relate world issues to personal values

M. I. in the classroom cont.

Interpersonal
Group Work Collaboration Projects Peer Tutoring Discussions

M. I. in the classroom cont.

Naturalistic
Class Garden Housing/Landscaping Walking Tours Wildlife Viewing

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Tie dying accommodates many of the Multiple Intelligences. This could be

incorporated in a textiles unit.

Verbal- read the directions Logical- choosing your designs (geometric) Visual- color and pattern combination Kinesthetic- hands-on tying and dying Naturalistic- using natural fabrics and
experiment with natural dying processes

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True colors is yet another way to address different learning styles in the classroom. Based on behavior styles, true colors outlines strengths and preferences in individuals that may influence career choices and success.

What color am I?
To learn more about true colors visit the following link to take a free colors quiz. http://www.truecolorscareer.com/quiz.asp

Resources for teachers and the classroom can be purchased at http://www.truecolorscareer.com

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