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What is your “smart”?. Multiple Intelligences. People are smart in different ways!. Some people can create a catchy song at the drop of a hat!. Some people can paint a masterpiece!. Some people can be the center of attention. But the question is… How do you learn?.
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What is your “smart”? Multiple Intelligences
People are smart in different ways! Some people can create a catchy song at the drop of a hat! Some people can paint a masterpiece! Some people can be the center of attention But the question is… How do you learn? Some people can memorize everything in a book
Theory of the 8 Multiple Intelligences Howard Gardner said that our brain has 8 different ways it can learn, process information, and solve problems. Each person is stronger in some of the intelligences than others Everyone has ALL 8 of the multiple intelligences BUT… So… Which intelligences are you “smart” in?
Linguistic: “Word Smart” DEFINTION Word Smart people are good with words, letters, and phrases. They have highly developed auditory skills. LIKES Reading and writing, playing word games, telling stories, having discussions LEARN BEST BY Saying and hearing words, making flashcards, taking notes, or writing a journal
Logical- Mathematical: “Number Smart” DEFINTION Number Smart people are good with numbers, equations, and logic. They understand patterns and relationships with numbers and can think abstractly. LIKES Solving problems, figuring things out, asking questions and enjoy ordered tasks. LEARN BEST BY Charting and graphing things, use roman numeral style of outlining, classify and put things in order
Spatial: “Picture Smart” DEFINTION Picture Smart people are good with art and design. They can visualize clear mental images. LIKES Watching movies, visiting art museums, designing and creating things. LEARN BEST BY Drawing pictures to remember things, chart and graph information, looking at pictures and watching videos
Kinesthetic: “Body Smart” DEFINTION Body Smart people work well with their hands. They have good balance and coordination. LIKES Physical activity such as sports and outdoor activities. LEARN BEST BY Hands on activities, acting out concepts, use materials and manipulatives, connect school to real life.
Musical: “Music Smart” DEFINTION Music Smart people are good with rhythms and beats. They are sensitive to the sounds in the environment. LIKES Listening to music, attending concerts, creating songs, playing instruments. LEARN BEST BY Listening to music while studying, writing lyrics to remember concepts, remember concepts that sound the same.
Interpersonal: “People Smart” DEFINTION People Smart are good with relating to people and thrive on the interaction with others. They have lots of friends. LIKES Going to social events, visiting with friends, and sharing what they learn LEARN BEST BY Working with a group, sharing ideas, discussions, and quizzing a friend before a test.
Intrapersonal: “Myself Smart” DEFINTION Myself Smart people are comfortable with themselves. They are aware of their own strengths and weaknesses. They are independent. LIKES To think and reflect, and having alone time LEARN BEST BY Keeping a personal journal about what they are learning, a quiet place to study, pacing their assignments to fit their needs.
Naturalist: “Nature Smart” DEFINTION Nature Smart people are in touch with the outdoors. The are good planners and organizers of living areas. The understand geography, animals, and conservation. LIKES To be outside, interact with nature and living things. LEARN BEST BY Studying outside, learning how things work, classifying.
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