MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES THEORY Underlying Beliefs
Why is model so popular? Theoretical foundation of the mind Bolstered beliefs about student competence Definition of intelligence as a concrete, manageable thing Provides language to perceive and articulate student talent Focuses on common existing classroom activities
Forms of Intelligence Linguistic Logical- mathematical Visual-spatial Bodily-kinesthetic Musical Interpersonal Intrapersonal New Forms added: Naturalist Existential
How does it help teachers? They now see the increased learning potential of students They now plan multi-modal lessons They plan alternative approaches to tap student potential They are more confident in seeing each learner as having a unique cognitive profile They believe more in their students.
MI Assessment & Instructional Menus (adapted fr Multiple Inteligences-Campbell & Campbell. ASCD, 1999) NaturalistIntrapersonalVisual Keep a journal..Describe how you feel about… Create a slide show… KinestheticLinguisticMusical Build…Write a poem…Sing a rap song…