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Teaching Through MultipleIntelligences

Providing multiple pathways tolearning!

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The Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Dr. Howard Gardner, a professor at

Harvard, developed the multipleintelligence theory in 1983. His purpose was

to reveal eight different learning styles to

unfold the broad range of human potential.

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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 intelligenceStrong ability to use language and words

in learning

Logical-mathematical intelligenceUtilizes inductive and deductive thinking

skills and reasoning with the use ofnumbers

Visual-spatial intelligenceLearns 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 tocontrol physical motion

Musical intelligence

Strong skills in recognizing tonal soundsand patterns or rhythms and beats

Interpersonal intelligenceStrong communication and people skills

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Intelligences cont.

Intrapersonal intelligence

High levels of self awareness and selfreflection

Naturalist intelligence

Interested and enthusiastic about humanand natural environments

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What are my Intelligences?

You must be curious, take the followinglink to a multiple intelligence quiz toreveal 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 orsmall group)

Debate (materialcovered in class)

WritingAssignments(stories or essays)

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M. I. in the classroom cont.

Logical-Mathematical

Patterns (noticeunderlying patterns)Graphs(pictorial

documentation ofdata)

StatisticsExperiments andLaboratories

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M. I. in the classroom cont.

Visual-Spatial

Diagrams

Concept Mapping(links learned materialthrough a visual aide)

Board/Card

GamesVisual Arts (drawing,painting, or collage)

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M. I. in the classroom cont.

Bodily-Kinesthetic

Role-Play (act out asituation)

Field Trip

Construction(makesomething)

Games/Sports

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M. I. in the classroom cont.

Musical

Listening to Music

(beginning or duringclass)

Songs(relating to contentthat increases materialretention)

InstrumentsComposing (writing

lyrics or music)

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M. I. in the classroom cont.

Intrapersonal

Journaling

Keeping records ofactivities, progress,and learningexperiences

Relate world issues topersonal 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 accommodates many of theMultiple Intelligences. This could beincorporated 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 behaviorstyles, 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 followinglink to take a free colors quiz.

http://www.truecolorscareer.com/quiz.asp

Resources for teachers and the classroom can bepurchased at

http://www.truecolorscareer.com

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