+ Motivation & Multiple Intelligences

+ Engagement & Motivation Human attention span estimates range: from 3-5 minutes per year of age in young children to a maximum of around 20 minutes in adults Source:

Can You Match These?  10%  20%  30%  50%  70%  80%  95%  of what we see and hear  of what we experience  of what we see  of what we discuss with others  of what we teach to someone else  of what we hear  of what we read Source: (Fogarty, 1995)

Dan Pink: Motivation 

+ Multiple Intelligences Multi-Modal Pedagogical Strategies

Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory

+ Verbal/ Linguistic Intelligence Deals with words and language, both written and spoken Analyzing own use of the language Understanding syntax and the meaning of words

+ Logical-Mathematical Intelligence Deals with inductive and deductive thinking, numbers, and abstract patterns Performing complex calculations Reasoning scientificallys

+ Intrapersonal Intelligence Deals with self-reflection and awareness of inner states of being Understanding self in relationship with others Being aware of and expressing various feelings

+ Interpersonal Intelligence Deals with person-to- person relationships and communications Seeing things from others' perspectives Cooperating within a group

+ Naturalist Intelligence  Deals with the ability to recognize and organize parts of the natural environment  Observing and understanding patterns in nature  Recognizing and classifying plants and animals

+ Spatial Intelligence Deals with the sense of sight and the ability to visualize and create mental images Recognizing relationships between objects Representing things graphically

+ Musical Intelligence Deals with recognizing tonal patterns, sounds, rhythms, and beats Creating melodies and rhythms Understanding the structure of music

+ Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence Deals with physical movement and the wisdom of the body Improving body functions Controlling voluntary movements and movements previously learned

+ Existential Intelligence? Possible new intelligence category Deals with spiritual & metaphysical awareness

+ Emotional Intelligence Daniel Goleman’s (1995) theory Ability to perceive, use, understand, and manage emotions Stronger predictor of success than IQ TED Talk: Don’t eat the marshmallow! ays_don_t_eat_the_marshmallow_yet ays_don_t_eat_the_marshmallow_yet