Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences vs. UDL Mind your Multiple Means

Theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI) Please follow along as I flash out some facts about Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI)

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) I am teaming up with Cerebe to zap out some facts about Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

MI MI Anticipates: Diversity in learners Diversity in learning styles Gardner, H. (2008)

UDL UDL also anticipates: Diversity in learners Diversity in learning styles Integration of multi-sensory teaching methods David H. Rose & Meyer, Anne (2002-2009) ch. 1

MI MI is supported by: MI is enhanced by: Brain research Understanding neural networks

UDL UDL is also supported by: UDL is enhanced by: Brain research Understanding neural networks

MI Curriculum must be flexible Constructivist classroom; students want to be creative Students need multiple means to access the curriculum Students need multiple means to show what they have learned Scherer, Marge. (1999)

UDL Curriculum limits a learner more than a disability Designed with diverse learners in mind must be flexible Assessments are imbedded in the curriculum Students need multiple means to access the curriculum Students need multiple means to show what they have learned Rose & Meyer (2002-2009) ch. 1.

The MI Mind Gardner’s Intelligences Multiple means of engaging the curriculum ‘… I describe seven different ways in which one can approach rich subject matter.’ Scherer (1999)

The MI Mind Gardner’s Intelligences (The 7 original) Linguistic intelligence Logical-mathematical intelligence Musical intelligence Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence Spatial intelligence Interpersonal intelligence Intrapersonal intelligence Smith, Mark K. (2002, 2008)

The UDL Mind Supported by current brain research Mapping neural networks Each network processes information differently

The UDL Mind Three major networks Recognition—identifies and assigns meaning to: Information Ideas Concepts

The UDL Mind Three major networks Strategic—Specialized for mental & motor patterns: Planning Executing actions & skills Monitoring progress

The UDL Mind Three major networks Affective—Specialized to: Assign emotional significance to patterns Enable us to engage in learning Rose & Meyer (2002-2009) ch. 2.

Technology Mi anticipates increased use of multiple kinds of technology in the classroom. UDL plans for the use of multimedia and web 2.0 interactive media in the classroom.

Recap--Similarities MI & UDL both: Anticipate diversity in learners Anticipate different learning styles Are supported by current brain research Agree that the curriculum should be flexible Students need multiple means to access the curriculum Students need multiple ways to show what they have learned

Recap--Differences MI : UDL: Was not intended as an educational theory Theory that people have at least 7 or more kinds of intelligence. UDL: Based on brain research; three main networks shape learning Integration of many learning theories Multimedia technology is a key allowing students to access the curriculum and to show what they have learned.

MI & UDL Support Diversity in the Classroom

References Smith, Mark K. (2002, 2008) 'Howard Gardner and multiple intelligences', the encyclopedia of informal education. 17 May 2009. http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm. Scherer, Marge. “The Understanding Pathway: A Conversation with Howard Gardner” The Constructivist Classroom. Volume 57 Number 3. November 1999. 7 pgs. 17 May 2009. http://www.ascd.org/readingroom/edlead/9911/scherer2.html David H. Rose & Meyer, Anne (2002-2009). Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age. 17 May 2009 Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning, Gardner, H. (2008). The 25th anniversary of the publication of Howard Gardner’s Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Retrieved from http://www.pz.harvard.edu/pis/MIat25.pdf 17 May 2009