1. Learning Environment
Session 1

2. Effective Classroom Teacher
Learns about the students (their interests, background knowledge) and their styles of learning
Develops a style of teaching that is flexible and adaptable
Help students make bridges between what they are learning and real world
Uses this information to make decisions about what instruction will look like

3. Learning Modalities Visual Auditory Kinesthetic Tactile
Learning by seeing
Auditory
Learning by hearing
Kinesthetic
Learning by doing
Tactile
Learning by touching

4. Multiple Intelligences

5. Verbal/Linguistic
These "word smart" people learn best through language including speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
Word processing (Word, Appleworks) - writing, rewriting, process writing
Brainstorming, listing, review terms, writing definitions, listing ideas
Writing a video script
Desktop publishing
Multimedia presentation

6. Logical/Mathematical
These "number smart" people learn best through numbers, reasoning, and problem solving.
Organizational tools (databases, calendars)
Calculation tools (spreadsheets)
Scientific equipment (probes)
Graphing calculators and software
Multimedia presentation
Videotape
Webquests

7. Visual/Spatial CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
These "picture smart" people learn best visually and tend to organize their thinking spatially. They like to think and create pictures.
CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
Animation software
Draw and Paint Programs
Desktop publishing
Multimedia presentation
Spreadsheets for charts and graphs
Concept mapping tools and diagrams

8. Bodily/Kinesthetic Keyboarding, mouse, joystick…
These "body smart" people learn best through physical activity such as dance, hands-on tasks, constructing models, and any kind of movement.
Keyboarding, mouse, joystick…
Scientific probes and microscopes
Video productions - skits, role playing…
Handheld palms and Alphasmarts
Lego Logo and Robotics
Digital still and video cameras - skits, plays, demonstrations

9. Musical/Rhythmic
These "music smart" people learn best through sounds including listening and making sounds such as songs, rhythms, patterns, and other types of auditory expression.
Video and audio recorders - digitize singing, musical instruments
Sound and music files
Interactive books with audio elements
Music generation software

10. Intrapersonal Computer-based journaling
These "self smart" people learn best through metacognitive practices such as getting in touch with their feelings and self motivation.
Computer-based journaling
Concept maps, idea webs
Internet research at their own pace
Multimedia portfolios

11. Interpersonal
These "social smart" people learn best through interaction with other people through discussions, cooperative work, or social activities.
Word processing - chain writing, group editing, brainstorming
Webquests with collaborative elements
Group presentations - powerpoint
Peer tutoring

12. Naturalist
These "nature" people learn best through the interactions with the environment including outdoor activities, field trips, and involvement with plants and animals.
Audio and video cameras, digital cameras - record natural world, field trips
Word processing - journaling, natural information
Using microscopes and probes
Databases and spreadsheets

13. Existential
These "wondering" people learn best through seeing the "big picture" of human existence by asking philosophical questions about the world.
Teleconferencing
Interactive communication tools

14. Existential "Wondering Smart" kids may ponder:
Why they are here on Earth...
What the world was like before they were born...
What life might be like on another planet...
Where their pets go after they have passed on...
If there really is another dimension...

15. How Can Teachers Apply MI Theory?
Assess Intelligences informally
Plan to use all eight/nine Intelligences
Use clear assessment and evaluation criteria
Use project work

16. What is Your Intelligence?
You can find out at …

17. What Else Helps
Learning Happen!!!

18. The Five Components of Classroom Management
Creating an Environment of Respect and Rapport
Establishing a Culture for Learning
Managing Classroom Procedures
Managing Student Behavior
Organizing Physical Space

19. Creating an Environment
cultivate a caring classroom climate
maintain a positive teacher-student interaction
actively involve students –constructivist learning
value students as individuals (get to know them)
accept with respect each student’s needs and personal growth (Bloom’s Taxonomy, Multiple Intelligences, etc)

20. Establishing a Culture
support positive attitudes toward learning
communicate high expectations
provide instructional tasks that are interesting, engaging and challenging
encourage students to be risk-takers
assist students in establishing learning goals

21. Managing Classroom Procedures
demonstrate instructional/non-instructional management skills (seamless transition)
arrange students for efficient movement/ involvement in instructional tasks (routines)
classroom volunteers and paraprofessionals productively participate

22. Manage Student Behavior
students play a role in establishing rules/procedures
monitor and reinforce behavioral expectations
reinforce students’ awareness of the rules/procedures
demonstrate consistency in consequences

23. Organize Physical Space
provide a safe, secure and supportive learning environment
flexible seating arrangement
avoid congestion in high traffic areas
provide visual and physical accessibility
utilize floor , wall space, centers, flip charts, etc.

24. Web Resources
-- multiple intelligence
- learning styles