How Do We Learn? “OWN IT”

let’s learn two definitions Before we begin… let’s learn two definitions Malleable Intelligence: The idea that intelligence can change over time. Fixed Intelligence: The idea that your intelligence can never change!

What is the theory of multiple intelligences? Let’s break it down… what DO YOU THINK the term “multiple intelligences” means? The theory of Multiple Intelligences states that people are not born with all of the intelligence they will ever have. Intelligence can be learned throughout life. According to this theory is intelligence MALLEABLE or FIXED???

This theory says there are MANY ways The 7 types of intelligences are: we can be smart! The 7 types of intelligences are: *Linguistic/Verbal *Logical/ Mathematical *Visual/Spatial *Kinesthetic/Bodily *Musical/ Rhythmic *Interpersonal *Intrapersonal

Linguistic Intelligence                                                                                                                                 

~*Linguistic Intelligence*~ The ability to use your native language and/or other languages to express what's on your mind and to understand other people. Has good communication skills: writing, speaking, and telling stories Enjoys reading, writing, and speaking Has a large vocabulary Person learns best by saying, hearing, and seeing words

Activities These People Would Enjoy Book reporting Telling jokes Writing words Reading Journal writing Speaking Letter writing Storytelling Discussing Creative writing Debating Persuading

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence The ability to identify a problem and solve it right there on the spot. They reason. They love experimenting, questioning, figuring out logical puzzles, and calculating. Ability to do math. One might enjoy math A LOT more than Language Arts.

Activities Analyzing Reasoning Categorizing Time Lines Formulas Logic Games Numbers Outlining Patterns Problem Solving Reasoning Time Lines Synthesis Sequencing Rational Thinking Scientific Thinking Venn Diagrams Statistics

Spatial /Visual Intelligence

Why is spatial intelligence important? The way that we see and think about the world around us is an important quality to have. Spatial intelligence is used by average people to remember small, but important facts; like how to travel from your school to your house. Everyone uses spatial intelligence in everyday life.

Activities for spatial intelligence Brochures Collages Designs Drawings Flow Charts Mapping Molding Clay Patterns Painting Photography Posters Pretending Sculpting Visualization Idea Sketching Labeling

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

What is Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence? Using one’s whole body to express ideas and feelings. Examples: acting, dancing, sports, and using body language The ability to use one’s hands to produce or transform things. Examples: sculpting clay and hands-on learning

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence Thinking through physical sensations Love Dancing Running Jumping Building Touching Gesturing Need Role play Drama Movement Things to build Sports and physical games Tactile (touchable) experiences Hands-on learning

Other Activities that Would be Enjoyed Acting Charades Collections Demonstrations Experiments Field Trips Gymnastics Impersonations Inventing Martial Arts Miming Puppetry Visiting Exercise

Musical Intelligence

What is Musical Intelligence? You are able to distinguish the sounds around you You have the ability to make your own melodies. Even if you are only singing a song or making music, you are using your musical intelligence!

Activities The following is a list of activities that can be used in a classroom or anywhere else to enhance one’s own musical intelligence. Sing Ballads Create Chants Create Concept Songs Discographies (lists of musical selections to enhance what you are learning or teaching.) Environmental Sounds Humming Illustrate With Sounds Rhythms Instrumental sounds Listening Lyrics Mood Music Music Composition or creation Musical concepts Musical Performance Percussion and Raps Reproduce sounds and rhythms Singing and Songs Vocal Sounds and Tonal Patterns

Interpersonal Intelligence

Interpersonal Intelligence This means you are people smart: (understanding other people).  Anybody who deals with other people has to be skilled in being interpersonal.

Interpersonally intelligent people enjoy: * Giving feedback to the teacher or to classmates Understanding other's feelings Person-to-person communication Cooperative learning strategies Receiving feedback Group projects Teaching someone else something new Learning from someone outside of school Other points of view Creating  group rules Acting in a play or simulation Conducting an interview Creating "phone buddies" for homework Sensing others’ motives

Intrapersonal Intelligence “What is intrapersonal intelligence?” self-knowledge: it’s how well you know yourself. Knowing your own strengths and weaknesses, moods, motivations and desires

Activities Intrapersonal Learners May Enjoy *Autobiography *Awareness of Personal Feelings *Concentration *Expression of Feelings *Focusing *Free-Choice Time *Goal Setting *Higher-Order Thinking and Reasoning *Independent Studies Projects *Mood Awareness and Shifting *Personal Application * Personal Priorities *Personal Projection *Sensing the Emotions of the Moment *Self –Identification *Thinking Strategies

Let’s find out how WE LEARN!!! THE END!!! Let’s find out how WE LEARN!!!