9 Ways of learning
The theory that intelligence is a single unit that can be measured through IQ tests is out.
Howard Gardner, the psychologist, identified seven (now nine) different types of intelligences that exist in all of us. Individuals differ in the strength of these intelligences and in the ways in which we use these intelligences to carry out tasks, solve problems, and progress. A child’s learning style and capacity is greatly influenced by these intelligences at work.
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Encouraging MI in learning
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Setting up SCIENCE/EXPERIMENT CENTER
For students' Logical/Mathematical, Naturalist, Visual/Spatial Intelligences
- Science resource books, science magazines
- Exploration and experimentation tools
- Measurement devices (rulers, graduated cylinders, etc.)
- Jars, containers for collecting specimens (plants, insects, etc.)
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Setting up READING/WRITING CENTER
For students' Verbal/Linguistic; Visual/Spatial; Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Intelligences
- Books on a variety of topics, in many genres, Word games
- Creative writing tools
- Multimedia presentation tools (e.g. HyperStudio, PowerPoint etc.)
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Setting up ILLUSTRATION EXPRESSION CENTER
For students' Visual/Spatial; Intrapersonal Intelligences
- Materials for drawing like canvas, colours, pencils, colored chalk
- Easel, bulletin board, chalk board, drawing boards or tables
- Cameras (35mm, disposable, digital)
- Computer with printer, scanner, drawing and designing software
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Setting up MUSIC AND PERFORMANCE CENTER
For students' Musical, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Interpersonal Intelligences
- Cassette or CD player, Books of collected lyrics
- Wigs, costumes, Makeup, Props , Stage area
- Computer with multimedia kit, music composition software
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Encouraging Live projects
For students' Bodily / kinesthetic, Logical/Mathematical, Naturalist, Visual/Spatial, Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Intelligences
- Clay Modelling
- Poetry writing, Skits
- Social welfare
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Fests
For encouraging students' Bodily/kinesthetic, Logical/Mathematical, Naturalist, Musical, Visual/Spatial, Intrapersonal and Interpersonal Intelligences
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For more information on Multiple Intelligences visit the following sites:
www.thirteen.org - Key principles of Multiple Intelligences
http://www.thomasarmstrong.com/multiple_intelligences.htm - This page provides general background information about the theory of multiple intelligences, practical strategies for using the theory in learning
http://literacyworks.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html - This form can help you determine which intelligences are strongest for you
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/mi/index.html - Answers common questions on MI
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