CHDV 190

Multiple Intelligences andAfter School Environments

Week One

Multiple Intelligences

Developed by Howard Gardner in 1983 Dr. Gardner is a professor of Education at Harvard University

Multiple Intelligences ConsistOf

Eight Intelligences

Gardner Believes that..

Schools should provide tools necessary for children to conduct their lives and assess their abilities. This is not always done through testing but can be assessed by hands on, interactive experiences.Schools should prepare children for vocational professions as well as academic ones,

Bruce Campbell

Developed a program to teach to the intelligences in a third grade classroom.

It included 2 1/2 hours daily of children working in centers. Students move in groups of three or four rotating through the centers.

Centers Included In RotationAre

Reading Center-LinguisticMath Center-Logical/MathematicalArt Center-SpatialBuilding Center-Bodily/kinestheticMusic Center-Musical/RhythmicWorking Together Center-InterpersonalPersonal Work Center-Intrapersonal

Advantages in an After SchoolCenter

Allows children to use the tools necessary to conduct their lives.Provide opportunities for children to self-select their own activities.Children can engage in activities that may not be within their “intelligence comfort zone.”

A child care program with a strong understanding and implementation of MI can offer children well-rounded opportunities that will meet all their needs.

Linguistic

The ability to absorb information and communicate through reading, writing, speaking and listening.Check out profile on

page 18

Logical/Mathematical

Is the ability to use numbers and reasoning affectively.Check out profile on

page 22.

Visual/Spatial

Is the ability to visualize and create representations of what one sees.See profile on page 26.

Bodily/Kinesthetic

Is the ability to understand and master both gross motor and fine motor skills.See profile on page 30.

Musical/Rhythemic

Is the ability to relate to music through the enjoyment, creation and performance of it.See profile on

page 34.

Interpersonal

Is the ability to interact with people and understand them and their behaviors.See profile on

page 38.

Intrapersonal

Is the ability to understand self, including one’s feelings and motivations.See profile on

page 42.

Naturalist

Is the ability to recognize, appreciate, and understand the natural world.See profile on

page 46.

Reflect on Your MI Quiz

Share in the discussion board the top two strengths from your quiz.Were you surprised?