Using Multiple Intelligences in Teaching

USING MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

IN TEACHING

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES Many of theories on intelligence exist.

One of the most prominent is Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences. This theory suggests.

All people possess at least 7 if not more unique intelligences.

Not limited to these 7

THE INTELLIGENCES Linguistic

words and languageunderstands relationship between

communication and meaning.

How to include this style in teaching (tasks)write a set of instructionsspeak on a subjectedit a written piece or workCan you think of one more?

THE INTELLIGENCES Logical-Mathematical

numbers and logicdetecting patternsscientific reasoning and deductionperform mathematical calculations

Tasksperform a mental arithmetic calculation create a process to measure something

difficultanalyze how something works

THE INTELLIGENCES Musical

music, sounds, rhythm awareness, appreciation and use of sound recognition of tonal and rhythmic patterns understands relationship between sound and

feeling

Tasks perform a musical piece sing a song review a musical work coach someone to play a musical instrument

THE INTELLIGENCES Bodily-Kinesthetic (movement)

body movement controlmanual dexterityphysical agility and balanceeye and body coordination

TasksPerform a skitdemonstrate a sports techniquecreate a mime to explain something;

THE INTELLIGENCES Spatial-Visual

visual and spatial perception interpretation and creation of visual imagespictorial imagination and expression

Tasksdesign a costume interpret a paintingcreate a room layout

THE INTELLIGENCES Interpersonal

perception of other people's feelingsability to relate to others interpretation of behavior and

communications

TasksTeamworkdemonstrate feelings through body

languagecoach or counsel another person

THE INTELLIGENCES Intrapersonal

self-awarenesspersonal objectivity the capability to understand oneself

TasksCreate one’s own rules or tasksCan you think of any more?

What do you think you are? Lets find out!

EMERGING INTELLIGENCES Naturalist

natural environment Spiritual/Existential

religion and 'ultimate issues' Moral

ethics, humanity, value of life

Why haven’t they been added?

HOW TO APPLY GARDNER’S THEORY IN SCHOOL It is hard to teach one intelligence, what

if there are seven? -Gardner All 7 intelligences are needed to live

“well” so all 7 must be taught!But how can this be done?

Find out the strengths of your students.Play to strengths while enhancing

differencesUse a variety of methods

METHODS Tic-Tac-Toe board of activities

Allows students the opportunity to select their own activities but still covers weak points.

Classroom organizationGroup mixed intelligenceGroup close intelligencesDepends on the students

Be more open to student suggestions“Can we act out this book?”

YOUR TURN!

SOURCES http://www.epd86.org/tech/aurora/

bierdeman/activities.html

http://www.businessballs.com/howardgardnermultipleintelligences.htm#multiple%20intelligences%20tests

http://www.lth3.k12.il.us/rhampton/mi/mi.html

http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm