Multiple Intelligences
Applying Multiple Intelligences to the Classroom
My Greatest Strengths
After completing Garner's simulation from Multiple Intelligences, I concluded that my strengths are:
- Linguistic
- Musical
- Spatial
- Body- Kinesthetic
- Interpersonal
- Intrapersonal
These strengths fit my personal perception quite well. I find myself very creative as I love to draw, write and sing. I like to act and role play. I often shy away from others but at the same time very interactive and I know how to navigate my way around. I am very visual and visualize things as I speak or think, often daydreaming. I think a lot when I am alone and my mind wanders. Sometimes this is my weakness as it can get difficult to stay on track when reading specific subjects.
Applying This to the Classroom
With the Multiple Intelligences each individual enjoys doing certain things and is quite successful with many of them. Applying multiple intelligences to a classroom would require to me include activities that appeals to the different intelligences. activities that closely connects to the different intelligence, such as :
- Visual-Spatial - think in terms of physical space, as do architects and sailors. Very aware of their environments. They like to draw, do jigsaw puzzles, read maps, daydream. They can be taught through drawings, verbal and physical imagery. Tools include models, graphics, charts, photographs, drawings, 3-D modeling, video, videoconferencing, television, multimedia, texts with pictures/charts/graphs.
- Bodily-kinesthetic - use the body effectively, like a dancer or a surgeon. Keen sense of body awareness. They like movement, making things, touching. They communicate well through body language and be taught through physical activity, hands-on learning, acting out, role playing. Tools include equipment and real objects.
- Musical - show sensitivity to rhythm and sound. They love music, but they are also sensitive to sounds in their environments. They may study better with music in the background. They can be taught by turning lessons into lyrics, speaking rhythmically, tapping out time. Tools include musical instruments, music, radio, stereo, CD-ROM, multimedia.
- Interpersonal - understanding, interacting with others. These students learn through interaction. They have many friends, empathy for others, street smarts. They can be taught through group activities, seminars, dialogues. Tools include the telephone, audio conferencing, time and attention from the instructor, video conferencing, writing, computer conferencing, E-mail.
- Intrapersonal - understanding one's own interests, goals. These learners tend to shy away from others. They're in tune with their inner feelings; they have wisdom, intuition and motivation, as well as a strong will, confidence and opinions. They can be taught through independent study and introspection. Tools include books, creative materials, diaries, privacy and time. They are the most independent of the learners.
- Linguistic - using words effectively. These learners have highly developed auditory skills and often think in words. They like reading, playing word games, making up poetry or stories. They can be taught by encouraging them to say and see words, read books together. Tools include computers, games, multimedia, books, tape recorders, and lecture.
- Logical -Mathematical - reasoning, calculating. Think conceptually, abstractly and are able to see and explore patterns and relationships. They like to experiment, solve puzzles, ask cosmic questions. They can be taught through logic games, investigations, mysteries. They need to learn and form concepts before they can deal with details. (Lane, 2015)
References:
Lane, C. (2015). Multiple Intelligences. Retrieved from Education Coalition: http://www.tecweb.org/styles/gardner.html