MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

- VISUAL/SPATIAL
- INTERPERSONAL - MUSICAL

By: Nur Hidayah Aimi Nazihah Izzati Syaima Nurul Artika

Visual / Spatial

Characteristic

Good at solving visual puzzles Enjoyed geometry in school Good at drawing Can visualize pictures in head Notices colors and shapes

Enjoys photography Good with directions Can remember places vividly Good at artistic composition Likes books with pictures

How to inculcate spatial in teaching + learning mathematics

Teachers can foster this intelligence by:

Utilizing charts Graphs Diagrams Graphic organizers Videotapes Color Art activities Computer graphics software.

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TEACHER CENTERED Use visuals to explain content PowerPoint Slides, Charts, Graphs

STUDENT CENTERED Work individually or in groups to create visuals pertaining to the information Timelines, powerpoint slides, maps

Interpersonal

Strenghts

Understanding and relating to other people These individual are skilled at assessing the emotions, motivations, desires and intentions of those around them. They use both verbal (e.g. speaking) and non-verbal language (e.g. eye contact, body language) to open communication channels with others.

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Good at communicating verbally Skilled nonverbal communicators See situations from different perspectives Create positive relationships with others Good at resolving conflict in groups

How to inculcate spatial in teaching + learning mathematics

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Teachers can encourage the growth of Interpersonal Intelligences by: designing lessons that include group work planning cooperative learning activities.

TEACHER CENTERED Encourage journaling as a positive outlet for expression Introduce web logging (blogs) Make individual questions welcome Create a positive environment.

STUDENT CENTERED Journaling Individual research on content Students create personal portfolios of work

Musical

Characteristic

sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, tones, and music. high musical intelligence normally have: good pitch or able to sing play musical instruments compose music have strong auditory may learn best via lecture

language skills are typically highly developed use songs or rhythms to learn strong musically + weak numerically develop numerical and logical skills through music

How to inculcate spatial in teaching + learning mathematics

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Teachers can integrate activities into their lessons that encourage students' musical intelligence by: Playing music for the class Give tasks that involve students creating lyrics about the material being taught

TEACHER CENTERED Play music in the classroom during reflection periods Show examples or create musical rythms for students to remember things

STUDENT CENTERED Create a song or melody with the content embedded for memory Use well known songs to memorize formulas, skills, or test content

Summary of the three Multiple Intelligences

Intelligence Area Visual / Spatial

Strengths Reading charts, drawing, puzzles, imagining things, visualization.

Preferences Draw, build, design, look at pictures.

Learns best through Working with pictures and colors.

Needs LEGOs, video, movies, slides, art, imagination games, mazes, puzzles. Sing-along time, music playing at home and school, musical instruments.

Musical

Picking up sounds, remembering melodies, rhythms, singing

Sing, play an instrument, listen to music.

Rhythm, singing, melody, listening to music and melodies.

Interpersonal

Leading, organizing, understanding people, communicate, resolving conflicts.

Talk to people, have friends, join groups

Comparing, relating, sharing, interviewing, cooperating

Friends, group games, community events, clubs, mentors.