MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES EIGHT STYLES OF LEARNING

Multiple Intelligence Theory Developed by Howard Gardner In 1983 Eight intelligences are: Linguistic intelligence Logical intelligence Visual intelligence Bodily intelligence Interpersonal intelligence Intrapersonal intelligence Naturalistic intelligence What is the theory of multiple intelligences (M.I.)?

Multiple Intelligence Theory Students begin to understand how they are intelligent and focus on their strengths to plan for better ways of learning How can applying M.I. theory help students learn better? Teachers can vary their activities and materials to meet the different styles of their students’ learning

Learns best by Is good atLikes to saying, hearing and seeing words. memorizing names, places, dates and trivia. read, write and tell stories. 1-Linguistic Learner Explanation and understanding through the use of words.

2- Logical Learner Learns best by Is good atLikes to Finding relationships between things Math and problem solving do experiments, and work with numbers, and always ask why Use of logic and mathematical models to represent and work with ideas.

3.Visual Learner Likes toIs good atLearns best by draw, build, design and create things, look at pictures/slides, take photos imagining things, reading maps, charts Seeing pictures working with colors. Explanation and comprehension through the use of pictures, graphs, maps, etc.

4.Musical Learner Learns best byIs good atLikes to Sounds, rhymes and tunes Remembering rhymes, chants and sound patterns Listen to different sounds, create rhymes and make sounds Ability to recognize and communicate using melody, rhythm, and harmony.

5.Bodily Learner Learns best by Is good atLikes to touching, moving, drawing physical activities (sports/acting) and arts move around, touch and talk or use body language Ability to use the body to express ideas, accomplish tasks, create moods, etc.

6.Naturalistic Learner Learns best byIs good atLikes to Studying in a natural setting, (beach, garden, open areas) organizing a room or event or planning a trip be with nature or in a place where there are animals, pets, and trees. Ability to recognize elements of and learn from the natural world around us.

7.Interpersonal Learner Learns best byIs good atLikes to sharing, cooperating with others understanding people, advising, and leading others have lots of friends, talk to people and join groups Ability to get along with others, work with others to accomplish tasks.

8.Intrapersonal Learner Learns best byIs good atLikes to working aloneunderstanding self, expressing interest, achieving goals work alone and give self- reflection Learning through self-knowledge leading to understanding of motives, goals, strengths and weaknesses.

Find out Maria’s Multiple intelligences Do this in class 1-Divide the students into 5 groups. 2-Each group should pick 8 questions 3-Students in groups read the questions and try to choose the response that suits Maria according to the given pictures 4- After 10 minutes, students put their answers in the online questionnaire and find the results of Maria’s intelligences What about you?!!!!!!!!!!! Take the test at home and know about your learning styles. Bring your intelligences chart next SL day. Use the results to plan for your study methods