MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES LEARNING IS NOT JUST STUDYING BOOKS, MEMORIZING FACTS, OR BEING ABLE TO REPEAT EXACTLY WHAT A TEACHER TELLS YOU IS IMPORTANT. TRUE LEARNING, THE KIND THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME, HAPPENS WHEN A STUDENT NOT ONLY DISCOVERS WHAT HE OR SHE IS PASSIONATE ABOUT, BUT DISCOVERS THE HOW BEHIND THEIR LEARNING.

Understanding Multiple Intelligences - at home and school MI “Pie Arrangement” (Thomas Armstrong) Word Smart Number Smart Picture Smart Body Smart Music Smart Self Smart People Smart Nature Smart

Multiple Intelligences examples: Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence - Mark Twain, Robert Frost, poets, writers, newscasters Logical-mathematical Intelligence - Einstein, accounting, banking, medicine, scientific research Visual/Spatial Intelligence - Martin Luther King (dreamer). artists, architecture, advertising Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence - Adrian Peterson, dancers, dramatic acting, mime, physical education Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence - Taylor Swift, music composers, music teachers, musical theatre Interpersonal Intelligence - Billy Graham, counseling, politics, sociologists, therapists Intrapersonal Intelligence - Psychiatry, spiritual counseling, philosopher Naturalist Intelligence - Farmers, gardeners, florists, geologist, archaeologists

Understanding Multiple Intelligences - at home and school LINGUISTIC (Verbal) INTELLIGENCE This person likes to learn new vocabulary, play with words, create puns, read, and write. CHARACTERISTICS of the WORD SMART Learner Learns best by hearing, reading, and writing Likes to read Enjoys talking Listens well to others Gets absorbed in reading Learns languages easily Masters oral/written presentations with ease Does well in traditional school setting Referenced as: L

Understanding Multiple Intelligences - at home and school LOGICAL-MATHEMATICAL INTELLIGENCE This person likes to be precise and accurate, figure out relationships, set special goals, problem-solve, and play with numbers. CHARACTERISITICS of the NUMBER SMART Learner Logical thinker Precision and accuracy is important Goal setter Money manager Concrete thinker Efficient worker Practical ideas

Understanding Multiple Intelligences - at home and school MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE This person hears music in his/her head most of the time, thinks in musical terms, sings/hums to self, taps fingers, legs or feet to rhythms, and makes a connection between emotions and music. CHARACTERISTICS of the MUSIC SMART LEARNER Distracted by sound(s) Active listener Uses songs to understand concepts/skills Recites poems, rhymes, chants and raps Learns/Remembers song lyrics with ease Responds to others’ vocal cues Is a strong auditory learner Learns best when material is in rhyme, has a tune, contains rhyme patterns or is rhythmic

Understanding Multiple Intelligences - at home and school SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE This person likes to draw, doodle, do puzzles, imagine, use color, sketch, create cartoons, and do cartography. CHARACTERISTICS of the PICTURE SMART Learner Uses mind to create images Tends to dream in color Enjoys using graphic organizers Relies on models Finds maps helpful rather than verbal directions Moves things in head, space and time (e.g., Legos) Thrives on 3-D projects

Understanding Multiple Intelligences - at home and school BODILY- KINESTHETIC INTELLIGENCE This person likes to build, experience, touch, feel, make things, and move. CHARACTERISTICS of the BODY SMART Learner Does many things Expresses learning through movement Is dramatic Is athletic Is active Is energetic Is physically involved with learning Needs concrete experience Likes variety Thinks best when body is moving

Understanding Multiple Intelligences - at home and school INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE This person likes to be with other people, lead, teach, empathize, sympathize, interact and volunteering. CHARACTERISITICS of the PEOPLE SMART Learner Active group participation Great communicator Risk taker Nurturer Sensitive to the needs of others Strong leadership skills Highly developed perception skills Friendly, outgoing personality Appreciates feedback

Understanding Multiple Intelligences - at home and school INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE This person likes to spend time time alone, reflect, have time to review ideas and may require extended deadlines. CHARACTERISTICS of the SELF-SMART Learner Enjoys working by him/herself Has a few close friends Analyzes material Meditates Requires time for reflection Is independent Prefers quiet working area Likes to be last-needs time to think/reflect Finds research interesting Needs freedom for creativity

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FOR 8/26/14 Write a paragraph on the findings of your MI assessment. Were you surprised by the findings? How does it better help you understand yourself? Does it match what you want to do when you are older?