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Differentiating for Learning Style:. Learning Style: Affects efficiency of learning *Social/Emotional Factors *Learning Styles *Multiple Intelligences *Sensory Factors. So…. We differentiate for multiple intelligences as one way to increase learning efficiency.
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Differentiating for Learning Style: • Learning Style: • Affects efficiency of learning *Social/Emotional Factors *Learning Styles *Multiple Intelligences *Sensory Factors
So…. • We differentiate for multiple intelligences as one way to increase learning efficiency.
What are Multiple Intelligences?(A review…cus you already know this!) • 1. Linguistic (Word Smart) – Learn by listening • 2. Logical-Mathematic (Number/Logic Smart) – Learn by patterns and relationships • 3. Spatial (Picture Smart) – Learn visually • 4. Kinesthetic (Body Smart) – Learn through sensations • 5. Musical Intelligence (Sound Smart) – Learn rhythmically • 6. Interpersonal (People Smart) – Learn best in groups • 7. Intrapersonal (Self Smart) – Learn best alone • 8. Naturalist (Plant Smart) – Learn best related to nature • 9. Existential (Deep Question Smart) – Learn best when ‘deep meaning’ is involved
How do we assess for MI? • Use a checklist, either manual or on a website, such as: • www.mitest.com • http://surfaquarium.com/MI/inventory.htm • http://jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12.co.us/high/wotc/confli3.htm • http://home.att.net/~teaching • http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/mi/index.html • http://literacyworks.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html
Activity: • Assessing Lynne’s MI…. • Link: • http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/mi/index.html
How do we Differentiate for MI? • Sample Activity: Teaching Vocabulary • Tons of good websites! (such as….) • http://surfaquarium.com/MI/ • http://literacyworks.org/mi/resources/index.html • http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/differentiate/print.htm • http://www.internet4classrooms.com/di.htm • http://www.pearsonhighered.com • http://schools.sd68.bc.ca/quar/Student_Support/Differentiation_Home.htm