MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES THEORY

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MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES THEORY

• Underlying Beliefs

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Why is model so popular?

• Theoretical foundation of the mind
• Bolstered beliefs about student competence
• Definition of intelligence as a concrete,
  manageable thing
• Provides language to perceive and articulate
  student talent
• Focuses on common existing classroom activities

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Forms of Intelligence

• Linguistic
• Logical-mathematical
• Visual-spatial
• Bodily-kinesthetic
• Musical
• Interpersonal
• Intrapersonal

• New Forms added
• Naturalist
• Existential

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How does it help teachers?

• They now see the increased learning potential of
  students
• They now plan multi-modal lessons
• They plan alternative approaches to tap student
  potential
• They are more confident in seeing each learner as
  having a unique cognitive profile
• They believe more in their students.

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MI Assessment Instructional Menus(adapted fr
Multiple Inteligences-Campbell Campbell. ASCD,
1999)