If the Shoe Fits . . .; How to Develop Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom

by Carolyn Chapman

• ISBN13: 9780932935649
• ISBN10: 0932935648
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-06-01
• Publisher: Corwin Pr
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Summary

If the Shoe Fits...: How to Develop Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom translates Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory into practical methods for classroom use. This excellent resource offers teachers information and "how-to" advice for identifying and developing student strengths. The rich selection of sample lessons and ideas inspires teachers to apply these ideas in the classroom and motivates teachers to create activities of their own. As a ready-reference for classroom implemenetation, this book describes: Matching the student with each intelligence Using intelligences for problem solving Applying multiple intelligences to meet the challenges of special students Creating an environment for each intelligence Applying sample lessons and activities for each intelligence

Table of Contents

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Introduction

If the Shoe Fits

Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence

Say It

The Debate Game

The Author Game

Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence

Mac-A-Lena

The Sound Machine

The Beat Goes On

Create the Beat

The Music of Mozart

Logical/Mathematical Intelligence

Connections by Shape

Pattern Hunt

Silver Bells With Rap

Coin Play

Kidney Bean, Jelly Bean

Visual Spatial Intelligence

Story on a Rope

Pictured Predictions

Create-A-Creature

Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence

Walk-A-Story

Feelings in My World

Act the Word

Kapheim's Musical Molecules

Naturalist Intelligence

Chambers of the Heart

The Amazing Brain

Puzzle Pieces

Intrapersonal Intelligence

Me T-Shirt

If the Shoe Fits

Portrait of...as a Young...

My Strength

Interpersonal Intelligence

Make a Team

Know Your Job

The Dinosaur Problem

Symbol Search

Integrating Multiple Intelligences into the Curricula

The Grading Dilemma

Bibliography

Index

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