1. Multiple Intelligences
Howard Gardner

2. Multiple Intelligences
Psychologist Howard Gardner
developed a theory that argues humans
have multiple intelligences.
Intelligences operate at the same time
and complement one another
Each person has a blend of these
intelligences
Caregivers can learn how to recognize
a child’s intelligence and provide child
with opportunities to learn that build their
strengths.

3. Linguistic Intelligence (word smart)
Sensitivity to language
Ability to use language to accomplish goals
Writers, poets, and lawyers all have high linguistic intelligence

4. Logical-Mathematical intelligence
Ability to analyze problems using logic and perform mathematical
operations.
Explores issues scientifically, using step by step
formulas and experimentation.

5. Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Understands the potential use of space
Thinks in three dimensions
Imagines things in clear visual images
Architects, artists, and landscapers rely on this type of intelligence

6. Rhythmic-Musical Intelligence
Has skill in performing, composing, and appreciating
musical patterns

7. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
Has potential to use ones body to solve problems and
express ideas

8. Naturalist Intelligence
Can recognize, categorize, and draw upon features of the environment

9. Interpersonal Intelligence
Understands the intentions, desires, and motivations of others
This kind of intelligence helps teachers,
counselors, and political leaders work with others

10. Intrapersonal Intelligence
Capacity to understand ones own fears, hopes, and motivations

11. The life cycle of a pumpkin
Activity
In groups, design three activities for pre-school aged children that will teach them:
The life cycle of a pumpkin
Each of the three activities must be designed for a different type of intelligence

12. Montessori Based on the ideas of Maria Montessori (1870-1952)
Believes children learn naturally if placed in prepared learning environments
Montessori classrooms have “learning stations” arranged by subject area
Everything within child’s reach
Students have a lot of independence and direct themselves
Very little structured group work

13. Behaviourist Theory
Behaviourism assumes that people are passive learners – like a blank slate. This means that children learn by responding to things in their environments. If the child receives reinforcement for doing something, they will do it again. Positive Reinforcement: When the child gets something they want as a result their behaviour. Negative Reinforcement: When something the child does not like is taken away as a result of their behaviour.

14. Helping Children Learn
Learning from everyday life
children learn through experiences
Talk to children about their world
Positive comments
Ask questions to help them think about their experiences
Learning through reading
Reading helps children learn about and understand the world
You can help children learn to read by
Reading to them often
repeating certain sounds over and over again, this is called alliteration. Rhyming books are good
Choose books that appeal to the child’s interests Na

15. Learning Through Reading
Reading helps children learn about and understand the world
You can help children learn to read by
Reading to them often
Repeating certain sounds over and over again, this is called alliteration. Rhyming books are good
Choosing books that appeal to the child’s interests

16. Art and Music
Art helps children express their feelings, develop fine motor skills, and express their creativity
Expose children to working with many different materials
Encourage children to experiment without being corrected or criticized
Praise specific aspects of the work
Allow children to play with different simple instruments
Anything can be a percussion instrument: pots and pans are a great starter drum kit!