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Using Multiple Intelligences in Science Class. Brennon Sapp. First Day . Introduce MI Inform students of uses: Aid in lesson design & study habits Provide insight for teaching strategies Give instructional insight Improve group organization Allow for assessment options
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Using Multiple Intelligences in Science Class Brennon Sapp
First Day • Introduce MI • Inform students of uses: • Aid in lesson design & study habits • Provide insight for teaching strategies • Give instructional insight • Improve group organization • Allow for assessment options • Have students take the MI inventory (Computer or paper)
First Day • If you use hand outs to assess MI, then give out information sheets to allow students to review their strengths and areas of growth • If you use an MI on the internet, it will likely give the students information on their strengths and areas of growth
Class Analysis • Students will be extremely curious of other students results • Have students group in categories of their top two strengths and discuss • Have students group in categories of their top two areas of growth and discuss
Class Analysis • Have students make some type of graph with their MI test scores and publish • Place students and MI test results on a spread sheet • Discuss study habits, areas of concern, and potential problems with different groups
What Should You Keep Doing for Who?OrWhat Should You Start Doing for Who?
Verbal/Linguistic • Lecture • Notes • Reading Assignments
Mathematical/Logical • Use Calculations • Show Formulas • Look at Patterns
Visual/Spatial • Show pictures • Sketches • Visualization lessons
Bodily/Kinesthetic • Experiments • Movements • Hands-on Tasks
Musical/Rhythmic • Poetic/Musical assignments • Play music while they work • Jingles
Interpersonal • Collaborative learning • Group projects • Discussions • Peer teaching/evaluations
Collaborative Work • Collaborative learning is best when groups are assigned and roles are defined • Design groups using MI scores as a guide • Design roles and responsibilities of groups using MI scores • Decide weather an assignment will capitalize on a strength or improve an area of need
Intrapersonal • Journals/reflections • Independent assignments • Ask about feelings
Naturalist • Spend time outside • Environmental projects • Visual magnification
Existentialist • Big picture projects • Ask the big questions • Why are we here • Why does/could this matter • Origins