Multiple Intelligences & Learning Styles -Gail Lambert

Multiple Intelligences &Learning Styles-Gail Lambert

BE SMART Click Here • Verbal/linguistic – (word smart) • Logical/mathematical – (number/reasoning smart) • Visual/spatial – (picture smart) • Bodily/kinesthetic – (body smart) • Musical – (music smart) • Interpersonal – (people smart) • Intrapersonal – (self smart) • Naturalist – (nature smart) (www.thomasarmstrong.com/multiple_intelligences.htm)

Verbal/Linguistic • Loves to read, write, debate & tell stories • Has good memory for names, places, dates & trivia • Often takes notes • Learns better after seeing/writing • A “Bookworm” • Grasps concepts on first reading • Can read for hours at a time • Auditory skills tend to be highly developed Return to List

Logical/Mathematical • Ability to reason (sciences & math) • Strong problem-solving skills (cause & effect experiments) • Likes to experiment • Excels in science-related logic • Generally thinks in terms of concepts & questions; loves to put ideas to the test Return to List

Visual/Spatial • Needs mental/physical picture to understand new information • Does well with maps, charts, diagrams • Learns by seeing/watching demonstrations • Becomes impatient or “drifts” when extensive listening is required • Requires quiet to study • Keenly perceptive of visual details Return to List

Bodily/Kinesthetic • Good at physical activities, hand/eye coordination • Tendency to move around, touch things, gestures when speaking • Learns by doing & moving – direct involvement • Often a poor listener • Learns better when able to move • Uses movement to help concentrate • Enjoys physical challenges Return to List

MUSICAL • Can understand & appreciate music • Sensitive to pitch & rhythm of sounds • Can remember melodies • Enjoys listening to music • Likes to sing, hum, or play instrument • Sensitive to all types of nonverbal sound & rhythm of everyday noise Return to List

INTERPERSONAL • Naturally social • Able to work effectively with others • Has strong leadership skills • Understands others • Skilled at organizing, communicating, negotiating • Learns best in group work – excellent team player • Friendly and out-going Return to List

INTRAPERSONAL • Understands own emotions, goals & intentions • Has strong sense of self • Usually chooses to work on own • Enjoys self-paced projects & having space • In touch with inner feelings • Forms realistic goals for self Return to List

NATURALIST • Latest addition • Likes to be involved with nature • Notices patterns, features, etc. in ecology • Understands & appreciates how nature and people interact • Likes exploring & learning about plants

Using Your Learning Style • Identify your strongest & weakest learning styles • Incorporate from your best style into your study time • Work on improving your weakest styles

Don’t get caught with your “Pants on the Ground”Discover Your Learning Style http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkeAzqhlkNk www.learningstyles.org

References • Nicholson-Nelson, K. (1998). Developing students’ multiple intelligences. New York, NY: Scholastic Professional Books. • Silver, H., Strong, R. & Perini, M. (2000). So each may learn: Integrating learning styles and multiple intelligences. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. • www.learningstyles.org

Multiple Intelligences & Learning Styles -Gail Lambert