Multiple Intelligences in Practice Enhancing self-esteem and learning in the classroom

by Fleetham, Mike

• ISBN13: 9781855391413
• ISBN10: 1855391414
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-05-09
• Publisher: Network Educational Pr Ltd

Summary

The theory of multiple intelligences (MI) shows that there is much more to intelligence than high IQ, good spelling or quick mental maths - in fact there's a whole variety of ways to be clever, including musically, verbally, interpersonally, kinaesthetically and naturalistically. Multiple Intelligences is a powerful tool that helps you to appreciate and enrich the talents of all your learners, whatever their age. Creating an understanding of MI in schools has been shown to improve pupils' self-esteem, self-motivation and independence, and to help underachievers realize their potential. The book includes: - explanations of the different intelligences - activities to explore MI with your learners - practical ways to build MI into everyday teaching - how to use MI to personalize learning - creating an MI-friendly learning environment - case studies showing successful MI practice. This accessible guide gives a clear introduction to MI and provides concrete examples of how you can use it in your teaching.

Table of Contents

Author's acknowledgements

Foreword Tim Hoerr

A word about MI in education

Introduction



Section 1: Discovering MI

Personalizing Learning

What is intelligence?

MI, IQ and g

How you shape intelligence

Eight and a half ways to be clever

How to be brainy

The cornerstones of MI

Section 2: Using MI

Preparing to use MI

Stage 1: How to understand MI

Stage 2: How to speak MI language

Stage 3: How to build MI profiles

Stage 4: How to create an MI-friendly environment

Stage 5: How to teach and learn with MI

Putting it all together



Photocopiable resources

Further reading and resources

Index