Multiple Intelligences

Multiple Intelligences

1. Logical/Mathematical

   • Critical Thinking
     • I have begun trying to incorporate critical thinking exercises into my lesson plans.
   • Reasoning
     • I encourage my students to use their reasoning skills to complete their assignments.

2. Verbal/Linguistic

   • Vocabulary
     • I assign weekly vocabulary words to expand student knowledge.  They students have to know how to spell the word, the part of speech and the definition.  I use puzzles for practice and assessment.
   • Reading
     • Students are assigned a number of words that have to be read during the school year and a list of books which can be read to satisfy this requirement.

3. Intrapersonal

   • Reflection
     • After presenting challenging information, I plan to allow my students a couple minutes to think about the information as i relates to them.

4. Interpersonal

   • I plan to assign students to groups so that they can collaborate on an assignment when applicable
   • Group
     • I plan to allow students to have group discussions whenever possible to go over challenging information which has been presented.

5. Naturalistic

6. Musical/Rhythmic

   • Lectures
     • The students are given vocal instructions where they are encouraged to take notes.
     • Class Discussions
       • We go over the assignments and discuss them as a class to make sure everyone has an understanding of what is to be done.

7. Bodily/Kinesthetic

   • Movement
     • I have incorporated the practice of having my students get up and perform some stretches at least every 20 minutes to help them re-focus.  

8. Visual/Spatial

9. Existential