Multiple+Intelligence

The theory of Multiple Intelligences was introduced by Howard Gardner in 1983. The theory suggests that there are different types of learning, and not all people learn the same way. Gardner's theory also states that everyone has a different type of intelligence such as: Linguistic, Logical/Mathematical, Bodily/Kinesthetic, Spatial, Musical, Interpersonal and Intrapersonal. Common ways that people learn are Tactile/Kinesthetic (hands-on, moving, doing), Auditory (learn through listening), and Visual (learn through seeing). Teachers should try to incorporate all approaches when possible to ensure a fair and effective learning environment.

These are some strengths commonly associated with each type of intelligence: || As stated above, it is very important for a teacher to include all different types of learning strategies for students. It is possible in a classroom of 20 or more for the students to represent each of the theories of intelligence. Teachers need to make sure each student has the maximum ability to learn. The chart that was found has ideas to incorporate each learning style. =Multiple Intelligences Chart=
 * ** INTELLIGENCE ** || ** STRENGTH **
 * **Verbal / Linguistic** || Writing, reading, memorizing dates, thinking in words, telling stories ||
 * **Mathematical / Logical** || Math, logic, problem-solving, reasoning, patterns ||
 * **Visual / Spatial** || Maps, reading charts, drawing, mazes, puzzles, imagining things, visualization ||
 * **Bodily / Kinesthetic** || Athletics, dancing, crafts, using tools, acting ||
 * **Musical** || Picking up sounds, remembering melodies, rhythms, singing ||
 * **Interpersonal** || Leading, organizing, understanding people, communicating, resolving conflicts, selling ||
 * **Intrapersonal** || Recognizing strengths and weaknesses, setting goals, understanding self ||
 * **Naturalistic** || Understanding nature, making distinctions, identifying flora and fauna ||

How do you ensure all of your students' intelligences are being tapped? Here is a list of activities that speak to each intelligence. declarizing storytelling retelling speaking debating presenting reading aloud dramatizing book making nonfiction reading researching listening process writing writing journals || problem solving measuring coding sequencing critical thinking predicting playing logic games collecting data experimenting solving puzzles classifying using manipulatives learning the scientific model using money using geometry || graphing photographing making visual metaphors making visual analogies mapping stories making 3D projects painting illustrating using charts using organizers visualizing sketching patterning visual puzzles || hands on experiments activities changing room arrangement creative movement going on field trips physical education activities crafts dramatizing using cooperative groups dancing ||
 * **Verbal-Linguistic** || **Logical-Mathematical** || **Visual-Spatial** || **Bodily-Kinesthetic** ||
 * choral speaking

rapping playing background music patterns form playing instruments tapping out poetic rhythms rhyming singing || classroom parties peer editing cooperative learning sharing group work forming clubs peer teaching social awareness conflict mediation discussing cross age tutoring study group brainstorming || personal response individual study personal goal setting individual projects journal log keeping personal choice in projects independent reading || reading outside cloud watching identifying insects building habitats identifying plants using a microscope dissecting going on a nature walk build a garden studying the stars bird watching collecting rocks making bird feeders going to the zoo ||
 * **Musical** || **Interpersonal** || **Intrapersonal** || **Naturalistic** ||
 * humming


 * __How can applying M.I. theory help students learn better?__**

All students will be able to identify what type of learning style or intelligence they have that creates better understanding for them. Gardner's view illustrates that learning is both a social and psychological process. When students understand what intelligence they may be they begin...
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 * To manage their own learning
 * To value their individual strengths

Teachers should know each student's individual intellegence is. By doing this a teacher can help each student learn individualy in the intellegence they are most comfortable in. The teacher should make his or her lesson plans based on all different intellegencs ont just one.

All proceeding information found on website**: [] **Benefit**
 * __What are some benefits of using the multiple intelligences approach in my school?__

You may come to realize that intellectual abilities can come in many different ways. Each student is different. One may like to draw a picture of what they are reading, one may like to listen music while completing a project, and another may want to watch a movie to seek information. Each of these ways is important in order to support their individual intelligences.


 * [[image:http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/images/num_s2.gif width="12" height="13" caption="2"]]Benefit**

Authentic learning will take place in your classroom. Your students will have the opportunity to learn in the best way they can. This can be authentic learning based on what is interesting to each student and how they learn best.


 * [[image:http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/images/num_s3.gif width="12" height="13" align="baseline" caption="3"]]Benefit**

The parents and the community may want to be more involved. If they see an increase in learning and an excitiment for school more people will want to be involved in the process.Parents and the community should be invited to participate in the learning activities.


 * [[image:http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/images/num_s4.gif width="12" height="14" align="baseline" caption="4"]]Benefit**

Each student should feel empowered by their individual strengths and learns styles. Each student could be considered a "specialist" in their style of learning. This can help create more self-esteem for the students.


 * [[image:http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/images/num_s5.gif width="12" height="16" align="baseline" caption="5"]]Benefit**

When teachers teach for understanding and comprehension students are more likely to have positive experiences during the learning process. This should be every teachers goal.