Multiple intelligences in the classroom linkedin slideshare. We recognize that curiosity and inspiration are powerful catalysts in the education of students at any age. Gardner opposes the idea of labeling learners to a specific intelligence. Howard gardner, in his 2011 rereleased book frames of mind, confirmed the theory that there are multiple intelligences mi. Alternatives in the classroom 1999, the multiple intelligences of reading and writing 2003, and the best schools. If a child is not learning the way you are teaching, then you must teach in the way the child learns. Applying multipleintelligence approach to education and. See more ideas about multiple intelligences activities, multiple intelligences and learning styles. Gardners multiple intelligences have been a buzzword in education for some time. How to be smarter 8 types of intelligence theory of multiple intelligences duration. According to the history of mi, presented on the book multiple intelligences in the classroom armstrong, 1994, before this theory was developed, the idea of intelligence. Instead, all humans have different types of intelligence. Each student comes to a classroom as an individual who has developed a different type of intelligence. This starred paper is brought to you for free and open access by the department of teacher development at therepository at st.
Gardner proposes and their relationship to the esl efl classroom. Using multiple intelligences in the classroom accepting gardners theory of multiple intelligences has several implications for teachers in terms of classroom instruction. Application of multiple intelligence theory in the. The theory of multiple intelligences mi is not well known in japan. Classroom management is one of the challenging and difficult tasks to achieve for many of the foreign language teachers and they confront different types of classroom management problems every day. Gardner claims that all human beings have multiple intelligences. The problem solving skill allows one to approach a situation.
This article presents an overview of multiple intelligence mi theory along with practical applications of the model. Gardners multiple intelligences theory does not parse human intelligence to a single number determined by an intelligence quotient test. What are multiple intelligences and how do they affect. Multiple intelligences in the classroom brain connection.
If you are not familiar, you can learn the basics about gardners multiple intelligences mi, reasons why teachers should try using mi in the classroom, and practical ideas to use it in the classroom in this lesson. The intelligence friendly classroom is a safe and caring place for all learners, regardless of race, color, creed, age, aptitude, or ability to go about the business of learning. Educators are now, more than ever, confronted with the problems of how to accom. Below are examples of three teaching structures that can be used to address the intelligences in your classroom. One semester, i had such a diverse group of learners. The emphasis in such a program is upon learning rather than teaching. To make adding multiple intelligences to your lesson plans as easy as possible, i have created a handy guide and listed a variety of ideas for each intelligence. Other strong intelligences for existentialists are usually naturalistic, spatial, or logical lamb et al. Multiple intelligences, a theory that can be applied to nursing by margot phaneuf for some time we have been hearing about a theory that has radically changed our understanding of human intelligence and how to measure it. Constructivism as a paradigm for teaching and learning. In an art classroom, virtually every intelligence can be connected to an art lesson which will result in a greater understanding and appreciation for the arts.
You may implement the structures sequentially, using the variation approach at the beginning of the year, then add student choices, and. How to use gardners theory of multiple intelligences. The theory of multiple intelligences based on his study of many people from different walks of life in everyday circumstances and professions, howard gardner 1983, 1993, 1999a developed the theory of multiple intelligences. Adapting instruction to multiple intelligences scholastic.
Armed forces began using the test with recruits in world war i. Many japanese people still tend to believe intelligence is closely related to iq, and they think that a person with a high iq must be smart. In truth, multiple intelligences is the solidest researchbased theory that education has ever had, if you count as research. Such a model adapts to students, rather than expecting students to adapt to it. Not only did we have students who spoke multiple languages and who were born in other countries, but i specifically remember a student who was 19 in the same class with a student who had retired from construction and was looking for a second career. Identifying the multiple intelligences of your students. Pdf selection and promotion of nursing leaders based on. Teaching for multiple intelligences educational leadership volume 55 number 1 september 1997.
Inclusion ensures education is accessible to all students regardless of age, race. This expanded fourth edition provides educators at all levels with everything they need to apply. Part of theeducation commons this thesis open access is brought to you for free and open access by epublications at regis university. Theory and application hope phillips columbus state university abstract howard gardner s theory of multiple intelligences has challenged the historical view of intelligence as a fixed quantity since he first published frames of mind in 1983. If we know that intelligence is nurturable, then it just. In this study, multiple intelligence theory was applied in the learning of chemistry at higher education level with the objective to assess how cognitive skills, in terms of understanding, remembering, applying and expanding knowledge, can be enhanced. Howard gardners theory of multiple intelligences is an incredibly profound tool in helping students will varying strengths and weaknesses learn. Multiple thomas armstrong 3rd edition intelligences i n t h e c l ass ro o m 2. The theory behind howard gardners multiple intelligences is that humans are not a. Multiple intelligence theory pluralizes the traditional concept of intelligence.
Using the theory of multiple intelligences in a pyp classroom. Howard gardner, professor of education at harvard university. In particular, three basic aspects of the theory teaching strategies, curricular adaptations, and student assessment are described relative to the infusion of mi theory in general education classrooms to ensure appropriate inclusion for students with mild to moderate. Here is a discussion of the eight different intelligences dr. Gardner prefers to describe cognitive ability as a set of eight intelligences. Pulling it together before the successful integration of technology and multiple intelligences can occur in the classroom teachers must know the technology. Teaching and learning through multiple intelligences in. Use it to refresh your memory on each of the intelligences and pinpoint learning activities that will appeal to your students based on their particular strengths. Students living in poverty have needs that are not being addressed in traditional.
This project addresses the current hot topic in the field of education, of multiple intelligences. But, sadly, most of our schools are not fully set up to take advantage of each intelligence since universally schools focus on growing linguistic and mathematical intelligences. Gardeners multiple intelligence theory mi is the most practical and active policy for the new age which calls for applying it because it relies on many educational and instructional methods constructed on the appreciative. He believes very strongly in gardners theory of intelligence and that students have various areas of relative strength and weakness. Multiple intelligence for every classroom pokey stanford. The theory of multiple intelligences asserts that human intelligence isnt measured with an allencompassing number. Jun 28, 2017 the theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 by dr. Now consider how you would add to and interpret the items on the following list. The respondents answered the vark learning styles test. Once the teacher has the skills to understand and use a technology then the technology can be utilized effectively in instruction using the multiple intelligences learning theory. Teaching for multigenerational classrooms elsevier evolve. This article describes gardeners theory of multiple intelligences mi theory that was originated in 1983 in his most celebrated book, frames of mind. Differentiating the classroom for multiple intelligences our classrooms are designed from years of knowledge, research, and experiential reflection. Sep 26, 2017 this article demonstrates the use of the theory of multiple intelligences by h.
Multiple intelligence in the classroom linkedin slideshare. Learn more about gardners theory of multiple intelligences as it applies to education. This study determines and analyzes the learning styles and multiple intelligences of the selected bachelor of science in business administration students of the university of san carlos. He has attended numerous workshops regarding the application of multiple intelligence theory in the. Efl teachers multiple intelligences and their classroom. Gardner in a year 4 pyp classroom through how the world works inquiry into energy. Introduction introduction to the research study each classroom in a school is an intelligence garden. Research question in undergraduate nursing students taking senior clinical course, which assignment will meet the learning preferences of multiple intellects as identified by garners multiple intelligence theory.
Identifying college students multiple intelligences to. Multiple intelligence theory in the classroom carolann ellingson regis university follow this and additional works at. Using the multiple intelligences method to teach young learners. Managing the classes by using multiple intelligence instruction. To involve students in identifying their multiple intelligences, invite them to. Creating a multiple intelligences lesson plan mimi and. Teaching and learning through multiple intelligences in the outcomesbased education classroom process. A practical approach article pdf available june 2016 with 709 reads how we measure reads. Using digital resources such as electronic libraries, desktop publishing, word.
Multiplying intelligence in the classroom by bruce campbell this document is an article published in on the beam, a journal of new horizons for learning. Multitudes of educational applications have been developed based on multiple intelligence theory. While these lists are certainly not exhaustive, they have several activities under each intelligence that i liked to use in my classroom or with my grandsons. Teachers differentiate the classroom environment along with the content and its delivery, in order to cater for all students needs at an individual and class level. Teaching and learning through multiple intelligences in the outcomesbased education classroom. The students interests and developmental needs dictate the direction of the program. Theory and application hope phillips columbus state university abstract howard gardners theory of multiple intelligences has challenged the historical view of intelligence as a fixed quantity since he first published frames of mind in 1983. Multiple intelligences in the classroom, 4th edition. Intrapersonal intelligence personal choice software decisions, decisions. Application of multiple intelligence theory in the classroom. This means that teaching and learning are informed and determined by what learners are expected to achieve kramer 1999, 15. Gardner 1983 suggested that learners do not have a single intelligence, but a range of intelligences. The eight ways in which people can be intelligent are.
It was found that there were positive relations between logical. For more information on multiple intelligences and everything you need to apply mi theory to curriculum development, lesson planning, assessment, special education, cognitive skills, and more, make sure to check out multiple intelligences in the classroom, 4th edition by thomas armstrong. Using the multiple intelligences theory in a classroom. Howard gardners theory of multiple intelligences in. If teachers take into consideration students multiple intelligences, they can achieve higher student engagement in the class activities. Howard gardner of harvard university in his book, frames of mind.
Using multiple intelligences to bridge the educational poverty gap. The theory states that all seven intelligences are needed to productively function in society. Noting that restricting educational programs to focusing on a preponderance of linguistic and mathematical intelligences minimizes the importance of other forms of knowing, this book presents strategies for creating open systems of education utilizing the multiple. Understanding multiple intelligences for the classroom. The study suggests modification of teachers training and adequate supply of mi resources for successful application of mit in the classroom. Please move around the room and fill in the blanks with names of people.
Using the multiple intelligences theory to compare. Multiple intelligence theory it is with the classroom ecology that teachers must also concern themselves. The importance of multiple intelligences applied in teaching. Differentiating instruction using multiple intelligences in the elementary school classroom. Then, the paper applies the theory of multiple intelligences to the teaching and learning of third grade mathematics as prescribed by the national council of teachers of mathematics nctm.
While plants look the same from a distance, each grows in a different way and produces a different fruit temur, 2007, p. In setting a climate for thinking, risktaking becomes. The theory of multiple intelligences, suggests that there are at least seven human intelligences, two of which, verballinguistic intelligence and logicalmathematical intelligence, have dominated the traditional pedagogy of western societies. This article explores an important part of implementing gardners theory in the classroom. An investigation between multiple intelligences and. Paper presented at the meetingof the world library and information congress, seoul, korea. Educators, therefore, should think of all intelligences as equally important. The multiple intelligence approach the multiple intelligences approach is one that is widelyadopted by preschools in singapore. Pdf on jan 1, 2014, alina padurean and others published using multiple intelligence theory in tefl classroom find, read. The intelligence friendly classroom it just makes sense ms. What you may not be as familiar with is how to apply a multiple intelligence approach to learning in your classroom. Set appointments to talk about multiple intelligences. Application of multiple intelligence theory in the classroom katie e.
Classroom activities frequently activate and utilize more than one of the multiple intelligences. Such a notion was challenged by an educational psychologist, howard gardner, who published a book entitled frames of mind in 1983. Cute set of 9 posters based on howard gardners multiple intelligences. Multiple intelligences in the classroom erwin widiyatmoko. In 1983, howard gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences mi, though he has continued to revise his theory over the years. Subsequently, it was used widely in schools and businesses to classify students and. Teaching and learning through multiple intelligences in the. I am using this opportunity to express my gratitude to everyone who. We also know that education cannot be a one size fits all model. Howard garner, psychologist and harvard professor, believes there are multiple ways children learn. Educational benefits of applying multiple intelligences theory.
Developing multiple intelligence in the classroom bibliotheque et. Multiple intelligences in the efl classroom a perspective in. What makes the multiple intelligences theory strong and useful in a classroom is the fact that it can be used for any subject and at any level. Jan 14, 2015 multiple intelligence in the classroom 1. How to use gardners multiple intelligences theory to help. Make up a cooperative game practice physical exercise conduct handson experiments construct a model or rehearse and perform a play role play or simulate.
Within the context of classroom instruction, no author besides gardner has done more to popularize mi theory than thomas armstrong, whose best seller multiple intelligences in the classroom has become a bona fide education classic in its own right. To develop verballinguistic intelligence, have students read and write in a variety of. Many ascd members received this book as a member benefit upon its initial release. Teaching strategies based on multiple intelligences theory. Learning about howard gardners multiple intelligences. These multiple intelligences can be nurtured and strengthened or ignored and weakened.
Pdf managing the classes by using multiple intelligence instruction. Before the successful integration of technology and multiple intelligences can occur in the classroom teachers must know the technology. Gardners mi theory described eight kinds of intelligences that every individual has but. Inclusion through multiple intelligences semantic scholar. The theory of multiple intelligences mi suggests that there are eight different areas in which an individual can be intelligent. As sulaiman, abdurahman, and abdurahim 2010 asserted, multiple intelligences theory provides a platform and guidance to teachers to use integrated strategies and instructional activities to cater to the different needs of students in terms of intelligence profiles, learning styles and leaning preferences. Differentiating instruction using multiple intelligences in. Using multiple intelligences in the classroom, on the other hand, is proven to help students with dyslexia and other learning disabilities. From my own classroom experiences, i believe that teaching and learning through the multiple intelligences.
Inclusion through multiple intelligences abstract inclusion ensures education is accessible to all students regardless of age, race, gender and abilities. He felt the traditional concept of intelligence was incomplete and instead proposed a variety of different types of intelligence. Gardners multiple intelligence theory nursing education. The impact of integrating multiple intelligence theory. If we are to encompass adequately the realm of human cognition, it is necessary to include a far wider and more universal set of competences than we have ordinarily considered gardner, 1983, p. This article will explore how the approach came about, its impact on childhood education, the key features of a multiple intelligences classroom, and how your child can benefit from it. The theory of multiple intelligences suggested by gardner in the early 1980s as an alternative way to traditional classroom designs that as a need for the variety of ways people learn and understand. Fogarty provides guidelines that serve as a bridge between theory and practice in the intelligence friendly classroom if we know that intelligence is emotional, then it just makes sense to use visceral hooks. Form a study group on mi theory using howard gardners seminal book frames of mind. The use of multiple intelligence, humor, and technology in the college composition classroom. Multiple intelligences activity menu bodykinesthetic body smart intelligence is related to physical movement and the knowledge of the body. This updated 3rd edition of multiple intelligences in the classroom, thomas armstrongs bestselling practical guide for educators, includes two new chapters that address the worldwide reach of mi and rebut some common criticisms of the theory.
Multiple intelligences at least onethird of our students are v i sual learners. It is incumbant upon a teacher to ask the hard questions about the factors in the classroom which promote or interfere with learning, and the elements absent from the learning environment that could be incorporated to facilitate student. Learning activities that connect with multiple intelligences. How human development research should inform educational practice 2006. Multiple intelligences is the ability to solve problems or devise products that are of significance in a particular cultural setting gardner, 1993, p. In his studies of human capacity, howard gardner revealed a wider family of human intelligences than previously suggested. Tekiner 2005 searched the relationship between multiple intelligences and perceptual and social learning styles of university students in the turkish context. The effect of differentiating instruction using multiple intelligences. Multiple intelligences theory mit, multiple intelligences mi, teaching learning process tlp, multiple ways of teaching and learning mwtl. This theory has revolutionised the idea of intelligence providing evidence on the existence of more than one intelligence i.