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WHY TEACH MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES?. NATURAL. VERBAL/LINGUISTIC. LOGICAL/MATHEMATICAL. VISUAL/SPATIAL. BODY/KINESTHETIC. MUSICAL. INTERPERSONAL. INTRAPERSONAL. OVERVIEW OF M.I. THEORY. Created by Howard Gardner Frames of Mind (1983). Not a learning theory
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WHY TEACH MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES? NATURAL VERBAL/LINGUISTIC LOGICAL/MATHEMATICAL VISUAL/SPATIAL BODY/KINESTHETIC MUSICAL INTERPERSONAL INTRAPERSONAL
OVERVIEW OF M.I. THEORY • Created by Howard Gardner • Frames of Mind (1983) • Not a learning theory • Experience based education • People respond differently to different content • Strengths in individual learners
VERBAL/LINGUISTIC Understanding the order and meaning of words (semantic and syntax) Explaining, teaching, learning, metalanguistics Linguistically-based humor Convincing others of a course of action (persuasive writing and speaking) Memory and recall End States: Storytellers, Orators, Politicians, Poets Playwrights, Editors and Journalists Applications: Journaling, Creative Writing, Persuasive Essay
VISUAL/SPATIAL • Active imagination • forming mental images (visualizing) • finding your way in space • Graphic Representation (painting, drawing, sculpting, etc.) • Recognizing relationships of objects in space • Mental manipulation of objects • End States: Hunter, Scout, Guide, Interior Decorator, Architect, Artist, or Inventor • Applications: Math Manipulatives, Drawing a Model to Scale,
Appreciation for the structure of music and rhythm Sensitivity to sounds and vibration patterns Recognition and reproduction of sound, rhythm, music, tones, and vibration MUSICAL End States :Music Critic, Composer, Performer Applications: Learning a Skill by Singing a song, Learning Morse Code and Using it
INTRAPERSONAL Awareness and expression of different feelings Sense of self: self awareness and self reflection Transpersonal Higher order thinking and reasoning End States: Counselors, Psychiatrists, Ministers Applications: Guided imagery, Journals, Writing a Personal Letter
INTERPERSONAL Effective verbal and non-verbal communication Working cooperatively in a group Deep listening to and understanding the perspective of another End States:Counselor, Teacher, Salesperson, Politician Applications:Cooperative Learning, Teamwork, Group Projects.
BODY/KINESTHETIC Control of Body Movements Mind-body connection “Pre-programmed” body movements End States:Athletes, Actors, Dancers Applications:Role playing, Acting, Roaming Stations
LOGICAL/MATHEMATICAL Abstract pattern recognition Inductive and Deductive reasoning Discerning relationships and connections End States:Scientists, Mathematicians, Accountants, Statisticians Applications:Problem Solving, Building Models, Graphing Results
NATURAL • The ability to discriminate between living things • Valued in consumer ideology and sciences • Characterized by sensitivity to other features of the natural world • PROBLEMS: • Underdeveloped • No clear applications to the classroom
CLASSROOM APPLICATIONS TEACH YOUR STUDENTS USING THE MI PIZZA • PROVIDE YOU STUDENTS WITH A MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES ASSESSMENT • ENCOURAGE YOUR STUDENTS TO TAKE SOME OWNERSHIP BY SUGGESTING APPLICATIONS TO YOUR DIFFERENT LESSONS • DEVELOP YOUR LESSONS IN A MANNER THAT INCORPORATES ALL 8 OF THE MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES