2. You're Smart! MI: Multiple Intelligences

4. Howard Gardner, Ph.D is a professor at Harvard University. He first proposed the theory of multiple intelligences in the book Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Key points in the theory: 1.Each person possesses all eight (now nine) intelligences 2.Most people can develop each intelligence 3.There are many ways to be intelligent in each category

5. With an understanding of multiple intelligences teachers and parents Can better understand the learners. Students can explore and learn in many ways. Adults can help students understand and appreciate their strengths and stimulate more learning. www.education-world.com/a_curr/curr054.shtm www.spannj.org/BasicRights/appendix_b.htm http://www.edutopia.org/multiple-intelligences-immersion-enota-video l

6. I enjoy word games, reading and writing. Word Smart Linguistic

7. Number/Logic Smart I enjoy math, do arithmetic problems in my head, and ask questions about how things work.

8. Art/Picture/Spatial Smart I like maps, I'm good at drawing things and I enjoy creating designs on paper or computer.

9. Body/Kinesthetic Smart I am good at sports, I enjoy being on the go: running, jumping, moving. I like to dance or work with my hands.

10. Music Smart I like singing and listening to music. Sometimes I make up my own songs, or keep a beat to music I hear.

11. I like working with other people and helping them. I have a lot of friends. Group Smart-Interpersonal

12. I prefer to work on my own. Self Smart

13. Nature Smart I like to hike and be outdoors, in the environment. I enjoy gardening or taking care of my pets.

14. Want to know which ways you are smart right now? The following website has a survey that will help you. You could have several intelligences right now, but remember, Dr. Gardner believes you can develop all of them! Have fun! http://www.gospelhall.org/content/view/1233 /

15. A Note to Educators Here a few ways to use Multiple Intelligences in the classroom: 1.Have each child take the survey. 2.Write the name of each intelligence on a large poster and display them in the room. 3.Have all the students stand next to the poster that shows their strongest intelligence. 4.Let each child sign the poster, then have them go to another poster and do the same, until they’ve signed 2 or 3. This is the constant reminder of how smart they are. 5.When using collaborative groups, use a mix of different intelligences. 6.When planning units of study, ask yourself how you can engage different intelligences into the lessons and projects. In many cases, just having the student know that he was smart gave them extra motivation in their studies.