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PURPOSEFUL
LEARNING THROUGH MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES™
Based on the
research of Howard Gardner, this is the traditional classroom
course in MI, focusing on three major themes: understanding each
of the eight intelligences, integrating the intelligences into
classroom lesson plans, and discovering current schoolwide
reforms that complement multiple intelligences. Some of those
complementary reforms include: Integrated Thematic Instruction,
projects, portfolios, work stations, and Live-Event Learning™.
1. Understanding the Multiple Intelligences
- Identify your
own dominant intelligences through various inventories.
- Use discovery
centers to determine your various intelligence substrengths.
- Learn the
multiple characteristics of each intelligence.
- Review
Gardner's criteria for validating the intelligences.
2. Explore Each
Intelligence to Expand Your Knowledge Base
- Identify how
each intelligence manifests itself in the classroom.
- Participate in
lesson vignettes for specific content areas.
- Develop
teaching strategies for each intelligence.
- Build bridges
to connect learning among intelligences.
3. Develop
Lesson Plans that Incorporate the Intelligences Purposefully
- Participate in
lessons presented at various grade levels.
- Work in groups
to present an integrated multiple intelligences lesson.
- Review
research articles that explore lesson application.
- Create
personalized lesson plans to use in your classroom.
4. Create
Schoolwide Integration Plans
- View schools
that are using multiple intelligences in schoolwide
programs.
- Review actual
applications for schoolwide programs.
- Work in groups
to develop implementation plans.
- Present
implementation plans to classmates for suggestions and
input.
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