1. MI: Key to Success for Kids with Special Needs Labels
Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D. (
“Best Practices in Teaching Leadership”
Saint Mary’s College of California
Moraga, CA
April 21, 2007

2. Using MI in Special Needs Ed.
Focus on Strengths
Use Strengths to Help Weaknesses
Teach Kids About MI
Use MI in Expressive Arts
Show Them Positive Role Models

3. The Eight Intelligences
Linguistic
Logical-Mathematical
Spatial
Bodily-Kinesthetic
Musical
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Naturalist

4. Boyle's Law Boyle’s Law Logical-Mathematical - equation
Linguistic – definition
Spatial – visual metaphor
Naturalist – scuba diving example
Musical – mnemonic chant
Boyle’s Law
Intrapersonal – personal reflection (“think of a time in your life….”)
Bodily-Kinesthetic – mouth experiment
Interpersonal – cooperative simulation

5. MI Lesson Plan Mind-Map
Logical-Mathematical - How can I bring in numbers, calculations, logic, classifications, or critical thinking?
Linguistic - How can I use the spoken or written word?
Spatial - How can I use visual aids, visualization, color, art, or metaphor?
Intrapersonal - How can I evoke personal feelings or memories, or give students choices?
Musical - How can I bring in music or environmental sounds, or set key points in a rhythmic or melodic framework?
Objective
Interpersonal - How can I engage students in peer sharing, cooperative learning, or large group simulation?
Bodily-Kinesthetic - How can I involve the whole body or the use of hands-on experiences?
Naturalist - How can I incorporate living things or systems?

6. Multiplication – 8 Ways Times Tables
Logical-Mathematical -Pattern Seeking
Linguistic - Storytelling
Spatial -Modular Math
Intrapersonal - Self-Discovery
Musical - Clapping Rhythms
Times Tables
Interpersonal - Cooperative Circle
Bodily-Kinesthetic -Math Calisthentics
Naturalist -Multiples In Nature

7. Human Intelligence Hunt
Find Someone Who Can:
whistle Mozart (M)
do a dance step (BK)
recite four lines of poetry (L)
draw a picture of a horse (S)
share a dream they’ve had (Intra)
explain why the sky is blue (LM)
say they’re feeling relaxed now (Inter)
name 5 common birds in this area (N)

8. Charting Strengths in a Student
Logical-Mathematical -
Linguistic -
Spatial -
Intrapersonal -
Name of Student
Musical -
Interpersonal -
Bodily-Kinesthetic -
Naturalist -

9. MI Lesson Plan Mind-Map
Logical-Mathematical -
Linguistic -
Spatial -
Intrapersonal -
Musical -
Objective
Interpersonal -
Bodily-Kinesthetic -
Naturalist -

10. Resources – MI and Special Needs
Armstrong, Thomas. The Myth of the A.D.D. Child. New York: Plume, 1997.
Armstrong, Thomas. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, 2nd Ed.. Alexandria, VA: ASCD, 2000.
Armstrong, Thomas. You’re Smarter Than You Think: A Kids Guide to Multiple Intelligences. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, 2003.
Campbell, Linda, Bruce Campbell, and Dee Dickinson, Teaching and Learning Through Multiple Intelligences, Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1995.
Campbell, Bruce, The Multiple Intelligences Handbook, Tucson, AZ: Zephyr Press, 1994.
Davis, Ron. The Gift of Dyslexia. New York: Perigee, 1997.
Fogarty, Robin and Judy Stoehr, Integrating Curricula with Multiple Intelligences, Palatine, IL: Skylight Publications, 1995.
Gardner, Howard. Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. New York: Basic Books, 1993.
Jirak, Mary Ellen, The Gift of A.D.D. San Francisco, CA: Great Beginnings,
Jones, Ron. The Acorn People. New York: Laurel Leaf, 1996.
Honoring the Variety of Human Wiring.
Lazear, David. Seven Ways of Knowing: Teaching for Multiple Intelligences, Palatine, IL: Skylight Publications, 1991.

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