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    The Theory of Multiple Intelligences

    Here is the theory of MI for those of you new to it.

    We learn in many different ways.
    Find out the different ways your students learn, and plan accordingly, with the result that they will know, understand, remember and be able to do much more.

    Increase your knowledge of Dr. Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences theory.

    Definition of Multiple Intelligences

    This theory of human intelligence, developed by psychologist Howard Gardner and known as Gardners’ Multiple Intelligences Theory, suggests there are at least seven ways that people have of perceiving and understanding the world. Gardner labels each of these ways a distinct ‘intelligence’ — in other words, a set of skills allowing individuals to find and resolve genuine problems they face.

    Gardner defines an “intelligence” as a group of abilities that:

    Is somewhat autonomous from other human capacities;
    Has a core set of information-processing operations;
    Has a distinct history in the stages of development we each pass through;
    Has plausible roots in evolutionary history.

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    How do students benefit?

    Curriculum –Traditional schooling heavily favors the verbal-linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligences. Gardner suggests a more balanced curriculum that incorporates the arts, self-awareness, communication, and physical education.

    Instruction — Gardner advocates instructional methods that appeal to all the intelligences, including role playing, musical performance, cooperative learning, reflection, visualization, story telling, and so on.

    Assessment — This theory calls for assessment methods that take into account the diversity of intelligences, as well as self-assessment tools that help students understand their intelligences. While Gardner suggests his list of intelligences may not be exhaustive, he originally identified the following seven:

    Verbal-Linguistic — The ability to use words and language
    Logical-Mathematical — The capacity for inductive and deductive thinking and reasoning, as well as the use of numbers and the recognition of abstract patterns
    Visual-Spatial
     
    — The ability to visualize objects and spatial dimensions, and create internal images and pictures
    Body-Kinesthetic 
    — The wisdom of the body and the ability to control physical motion
    Musical-Rhythmic
     
    — The ability to recognize tonal patterns and sounds, as well as a sensitivity to rhythms and beats
    Interpersonal
     
    — The capacity for person-to-person communications and relationships
    Intrapersonal
     — The spiritual, inner states of being, self-reflection, and awareness

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      How do I assess my students using multiple intelligence theory?
      How can I find out what my students’ multiple intelligences are?
      Where can I find a multiple intelligence survey?
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      How do I prepare a multiple intelligences inventory?


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      MI and Lesson Planning
      Your questions

      How do I plan lessons so that I provide for all my students’ multiple Intelligences?
      Where can I get some ideas for lessons based on MI?
      Where can I find some example lessons?


      Find the answers in these booklets
      Each subject specific example gives you:
      the aim of the activity;
      the learning objectives linked to different intelligences;
      the context of the lesson;
      the task/activity to be completed;
      an assessment task.

      Benefits to your students
      e.g. teaching visually, for those with a strong visual intelligence;
      teaching through movment or making things, for those with a strong kinaesthetic intelligence;
      teaching through group work, for those who have a strong interpersonal intelligence.

      Multiple Intelligences and Lesson Planning

      MI and Assessment
      Your questions

      How do I assess my students using multiple intelligence theory?
      How can I find out what my students’ multiple intelligences are?
      Where can I find a multiple intelligence survey?
      I am looking for multiple intelligence theory tests?
      How do I prepare a multiple intelligences inventory?


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      Multiple Intelligences Tests, Quizes and Assessments

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      PDF booklets $7.95 each

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