1. R.Kalandarova 12.3.2011

2. “If a child is not learning the way you are teaching, then you must teach in the way the child learns.” —Rita Dunn

3. The 9 Multiple Intelligences Naturalist Logical Intrapersonal Interpersonal Kinesthetic Auditory Visual Existential Musical

4. Naturalist Logical  Likes Biology, Ecology, Zoology  Enjoys working in the garden  Finds environmental issues important  puts information into lists, or hierarchies.  Problem solving is easy  Enjoys structure and organization  find logic puzzles to be fun  find step by step directions to be helpful

5. Interpersonal Intrapersonal  Learn best by interacting with others  Enjoys group discussion  Works well in a group  Likes working alone  Their attitude affects how they learn  give more effort when the believe in it

6. Musical Existential  finds religion to be important  important to feel connected to people, ideas, and beliefs  Enjoys discussing questions about life  enjoys making music  remembers things by putting them in a rhyme Ex: Point to the window, Point to the door, Point to the ceiling, Point to the floor,

7. Kinesthetic Characteristics of Kinesthetic Learners:  Learn by doing  Like to hold/feel objects  Enjoys making things with their hands  Move during audio/video sessions Strategies for Teaching Kinesthetic Learners  Real objects  3D models, puzzles, games  Write in the air or on the board  Song, rhythm, mnemonics  dramatize and act out  real life situation

8. Auditory Characteristics of Auditory Learners:  Thinks aloud (chatterbox)  Enjoys listening to music and stories  Reads aloud or moves lips while reading  Finds phonics easy  Rehearses knowledge aloud Strategies for Teaching Auditory Learners:  Taped books  Group discussion  Explain maps/charts/posters  Define ideas aloud, give example sentences  Dramatic reading

9. Visual Characteristics of Visual Learners:  Flips through/reads books  Watches TV without sound  Reads labels  Looks carefully at people/objects - Strategies for Teaching visual Learners:  color coded charts and flashcards  pictures and diagrams  visual organization activities