1. Differentiated Instruction Workshop
Differentiated Instruction: Exploring Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles
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2. Differentiated Instruction Workshop
Workshop Goals
To review the Multiple Intelligences and Learning Styles.
To self-assess personal learning styles.
To brainstorm and create D.I. opportunities that employ various intelligences and learning styles.
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3. Differentiated Instruction
Content
Process
Product
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4. Differentiated Instruction Workshop
D.I. & Learning Styles
Providing opportunities for students to use their personal intelligence or learning style is a D.I. strategy that modifies the process and product, not the content.
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5. Multiple Intelligences
Linguistic intelligence ("word smart")
Logical-mathematical intelligence ("number/reasoning smart")
Visual-spatial intelligence ("picture smart")
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence ("body smart")
Musical intelligence ("music smart")
Interpersonal intelligence ("people smart")
Intrapersonal intelligence ("self smart")
Naturalist intelligence ("nature smart")
Howard Gardner, 1983
Which three do you feel speak to your personal strengths?
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6. What is Your Learning Strength?
Take an on-line assessment to learn more about your personal learning style:
(Once linked to the site, please click Multiple Intelligences Assessment in the left navigational pane to take the questionnaire)
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7. Differentiated Instruction Workshop
A Point to Ponder:
Do you primarily teach to your learning strengths?
If so, how might this impact the learners with different learning intelligences?
What can you do to provide learning opportunities that employ different intelligences?
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8. Verbal - Linguistic Strategies
Reading
Vocabulary
Formal and Informal Speech or Debate
Journal Writing
Creative Writing
Poetry
Humor and Jokes
Storytelling
Drama
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9. Logical – Mathematical Strategies
Abstract Symbols/ Formulas
Outlining
Graphic Organizers
Number Sequences
Deciphering Codes
Syllogisms
Problem Solving
Pattern Discernment
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10. Visual - Spatial Strategies
Guided Imagery
Active Imagination
Color Schemes
Patterns/ Designs
Painting
Drawing
Mind-Mapping
Sculpture
Visual Pictures
Graphic Organizers
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11. Bodily – Kinesthetic Strategies
Dance
Role Playing
Physical Gestures
Drama
Martial Arts
Sports and Games
Mime
Physical Exercise
Body Language
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12. Musical-Rhythmic Strategies
Rhythmic Patterns
Vocal Sounds and Tones
Percussion Vibrations
Humming
Singing and Rapping
Musical Performance and Composition
Instrumental Sounds
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13. Interpersonal Strategies
Giving Feedback
Intuiting Others’ Feelings
Empathy Practices
Division of Labor
Person-to-Person Communication
Cooperative Learning
Collaborative Skills
Peer Editing and Feedback
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14. Intrapersonal Strategies
Silent Reflection Methods
Thinking Strategies
Metacognition Techniques
Concentration Skills
Complex Guided Imagery
“Centering” Practices
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15. Differentiated Instruction Workshop
Naturalist
Environmental Studies
Ecological Studies
Animal Studies
Nature Walks and Hiking
Botany and Agricultural Studies
Please Note: This Multiple Intelligence was added later by Howard Gardner and was not included in his earlier editions of Frames of Mind.
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16. Application Opportunity
Brainstorm ways in which you could use Multiple Intelligences in your classroom to teach a particular concept.
The Learning Objective:
Two or more learning activities to help student achieve the objective using various intelligences:
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17. Differentiated Instruction Workshop
Learning Styles
Concrete Sequential
Abstract Random
Abstract Sequential
Concrete Random
Butler, Kathleen. Learning and Teaching Styles. The Learner’s Dimension; Columbia, CT
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18. Differentiated Instruction Workshop
Learning Styles
Audio
Visual
Kinesthetic
Tactile
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