Teaching Through Multiple Intelligences

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Teaching Through Multiple Intelligences

• Providing multiple pathways to learning!

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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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Main Menu

• Types of intelligences
• What are my strongest intelligences? (web quiz)
• True Colors
• Teaching to the multiple intelligences
• Activity

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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

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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

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Intelligences cont.

• Intrapersonal intelligence
• High levels of self awareness and self reflection
• Naturalist intelligence
• Interested and enthusiastic about human and
  natural environments

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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?

• Verbal-Linguistic
• Discussion (class or small group)
• Debate (material covered in class)
• Writing Assignments (stories or essays)

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M. I. in the classroom cont.

• Logical-Mathematical
• Patterns (notice underlying patterns)
• Graphs (pictorial documentation of data)
• Statistics
• Experiments and Laboratories

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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)

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M. I. in the classroom cont.

• Bodily-Kinesthetic
• Role-Play (act out a situation)
• Field Trip
• Construction (make something)
• Games/Sports

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M. I. in the classroom cont.

• Musical
• Listening to Music (beginning or during class)
• Songs (relating to content that increases
  material retention)
• Instruments
• Composing (writing lyrics or music)

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M. I. in the classroom cont.

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

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M. I. in the classroom cont.

• Interpersonal
• Group Work
• Collaboration Projects
• Peer Tutoring
• Discussions

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M. I. in the classroom cont.

• Naturalistic
• Class Garden
• Housing/Landscaping
• Walking Tours
• Wildlife Viewing

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Tie Dying Activity

• 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

• 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.

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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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