week 5-1

   Multiple intelligence refers to the different ways our brains work. Intelligence does not only refer to linguistic and logical thinking. There are 8 ways:
Musical- learning through songs and music
Spatial- learning by creating in all sizes
Bodily/kinesthetic- learning by using our bodies ie. dancing, skits, acting, sensory play
Interpersonal- learning by interacting with others
Intrapersonal- learning when spending time alone thinking
Naturalistic- learning through experiencing nature
visual- learning by viewing
linguistic- learning via speaking and language
logical/mathematical- thinking in a concrete structured way

We as teachers need to take advantage of all the different types of "smarts". We can use these different ways as pathways to give over knowledge in a most effective way. If we can incorporate singing, drawing, acting, and using natural elements for experiences, we can go a long way in reaching all our students instead of frustrating them with only using auditory/logical/speech which only targets those learners. When we allow and provide choice time for students with many different options to choose how they would like to play, create or perform; we are allowing much more room for growth from ALL learners. We need to give up control  and let the children learn in their way while expecting accountability at the same time.  some examples for incorporating multiple intelligences are: Taking children on a trip to a museum to learn about the planets where they can see, feel, and touch instead of just listening targets many intelligences including naturalistic. Instructing children to take apart and build models targets the mathematical, spactial and kinesthetic learners. Using skits and the media targets the visual, bodily kinesthetic and musical as well as interpersonal. journaling would be effective for the intrapersonal. Children learn best by experience as we know. Targeting their strengths will be the driving force to facilitate higher learning achievement.