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Multiple Intelligences & Learning Styles -Gail Lambert

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BE SMART

• Verbal/linguistic – (word smart) • Logical/mathematical – (number/reasoning • • • • • •

smart) Visual/spatial – (picture smart) Bodily/kinesthetic – (body smart) Musical – (music smart) Interpersonal – (people smart) Intrapersonal – (self smart) Naturalist – (nature smart)

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Verbal/Linguistic • Loves to read, write, debate & tell stories • Has good memory for names, places, dates & • • • • • •

trivia Often takes notes Learns better after seeing/writing A “Bookworm” Grasps concepts on first reading Can read for hours at a time Auditory skills tend to be highly developed Return to List

Logical/Mathematical • Ability to reason (sciences & math) • Strong problem-solving skills (cause &

effect experiments) • Likes to experiment • Excels in science-related logic • Generally thinks in terms of concepts & questions; loves to put ideas to the test Return to List

Visual/Spatial • Needs mental/physical picture to

understand new information • Does well with maps, charts, diagrams • Learns by seeing/watching demonstrations • Becomes impatient or “drifts” when extensive listening is required • Requires quiet to study • Keenly perceptive of visual details Return to List

Bodily/Kinesthetic • Good at physical activities, hand/eye • • • • • •

coordination Tendency to move around, touch things, gestures when speaking Learns by doing & moving – direct involvement Often a poor listener Learns better when able to move Uses movement to help concentrate Enjoys physical challenges Return to List

MUSICAL • Can understand & appreciate music • Sensitive to pitch & rhythm of sounds • Can remember melodies • Enjoys listening to music • Likes to sing, hum, or play instrument • Sensitive to all types of nonverbal sound & rhythm of everyday noise

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INTERPERSONAL • • • • • • •

Naturally social Able to work effectively with others Has strong leadership skills Understands others Skilled at organizing, communicating, negotiating Learns best in group work – excellent team player Friendly and out-going Return to List

INTRAPERSONAL • Understands own emotions, goals &

intentions • Has strong sense of self • Usually chooses to work on own • Enjoys self-paced projects & having space • In touch with inner feelings • Forms realistic goals for self Return to List

NATURALIST • Latest addition • Likes to be involved with nature • Notices patterns, features, etc. in ecology • Understands & appreciates how nature and people interact • Likes exploring & learning about plants

Using Your Learning Style • Identify your strongest & weakest learning styles • Incorporate from your best style into your study time • Work on improving your weakest styles

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Don’t get caught with your “Pants on the Ground” Discover Your Learning Style

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References • Nicholson-Nelson, K. (1998). Developing

students’ multiple intelligences. New York, NY:

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Scholastic Professional Books. Silver, H., Strong, R. & Perini, M. (2000). So

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Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. www.learningstyles.org

each may learn: Integrating learning styles and multiple intelligences. Alexandria, VA: