1. Differentiating for Learning Style: Learning Style: –Affects efficiency of learning *Social/Emotional Factors *Learning Styles *Multiple Intelligences *Sensory Factors

2. So…. We differentiate for multiple intelligences as one way to increase learning efficiency.

3. What are Multiple Intelligences? (A review…cus you already know this!) 1. Linguistic (Word Smart) – Learn by listening 2. Logical-Mathematic (Number/Logic Smart) – Learn by patterns and relationships 3. Spatial (Picture Smart) – Learn visually 4. Kinesthetic (Body Smart) – Learn through sensations 5. Musical Intelligence (Sound Smart) – Learn rhythmically 6. Interpersonal (People Smart) – Learn best in groups 7. Intrapersonal (Self Smart) – Learn best alone 8. Naturalist (Plant Smart) – Learn best related to nature 9. Existential (Deep Question Smart) – Learn best when ‘deep meaning’ is involved

4. How do we assess for MI? Use a checklist, either manual or on a website, such as: –www.mitest.comwww.mitest.com –http://surfaquarium.com/MI/inventory.htmhttp://surfaquarium.com/MI/inventory.htm –http://jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12.co.us/high/wotc/confli3.htmhttp://jeffcoweb.jeffco.k12.co.us/high/wotc/confli3.htm –http://home.att.net/~teachinghttp://home.att.net/~teaching –http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/mi/index.htmlhttp://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/mi/index.html –http://literacyworks.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.htmlhttp://literacyworks.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html

5. Activity: Assessing Lynne’s MI…. Link: http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/mi/index.html

6. How do we Differentiate for MI? Sample Activity: Teaching Vocabulary Tons of good websites! (such as….) http://surfaquarium.com/MI/ http:// literacyworks.org/mi/resources/index.htmlhttp:// literacyworks.org/mi/resources/index.html http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teaching/differentiate/print.htm http://www.internet4classrooms.com/di.htm http://www.pearsonhighered.com http://schools.sd68.bc.ca/quar/Student_Support/Differentiation_Home.htm