Thomas armstrong the multiple intelligences of reading and writing. Whether albert einstein actually wrote this, the point is well taken. Applying multipleintelligence approach to education and. Thomas armstrong the multiple intelligences of reading and writing making the words. The theory of multiple intelligences based on his study of many people from different walks of life in everyday circumstances and professions, howard gardner 1983, 1993, 1999a developed the theory of multiple intelligences. According to him, each person is unique and has a blend of intelligences namely linguistic, logicalmathematical. It describes how to bring gardners theorya means of mapping the broad range of human abilitiesinto the classroom. In meeting the needs of a diverse population of learners, teachers must vary. Thomas armstrong is the executive director of the american institute for learning and human development and the author of six other books published by ascd, including the power of the adolescent brain. Multiple intelligences in the classroom erwin widiyatmoko. One of my summer goals was to create a multiple intelligence approach to reading instruction, specifically reading strategies, and i am happy to share my findings with you. American institute for learning and human development wisconsin international school green bay, wi august 19, 20 2. For example, if you encounter a career planning issue, you can use elements from your highest intelligences to make sure you are operating at your intellectual best. This expanded fourth edition provides educators at all levels with everything they need to apply.
Multiple intelligences tally sheet circle the numbers below that you checked on your multiple intelligence checklist. The symbol systems ofthis intelligence are phonetic languages armstrong. Association for supervision and curriculum development. Multiple intelligences checklist wrapupinterpretation knowing the ways in which you a re intelligent can help you play to your strengths when faced with new situations. Students move throughout 8 locations where they read general statements and tally how many are true for them in each a. In the book i am currently reading and what prompted this series multiple intelligences in the classroom by thomas armstrong, he makes this statement about how he was initially attracted to the mi theory. Applying multiple intelligences theory in undergraduate. In multiple intelligences in the classroom, thomas armstrong describes how educators can bring howard gardners theory of multiple intelligences into the classroom every day combining clear explanations and practical advice, multiple intelligences in the classroom is an excellent guide to identifying, nurturing, and supporting the unique capabilities of evey student. Pdf multiple intelligences and curriculum implementation. Multiple intelligences in the classroom by thomas armstrong pdf. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.
Multiple intelligences in the classroom 2nd edition by. Developing multiple intelligence in the classroom bibliotheque et. Multiple intelligences the traditional mode of teaching, which is termed frontal teaching or chalk and talk, has not been successful for all students as is evidenced by the dropout rate of 50% in high schools in the united states snyder, 1999, p. A few weeks ago we were chatting about the multiple intelligences, and she put a post together that included some great resources and references. Absolute beginners guide to alternative medicine 800 east 96th street, indianapolis, indiana 46240 karen lee fontaine. The mi theory is described as a philosophy of education. Efl teachers multiple intelligences and their classroom practice article pdf available in sage open 73. Please move around the room and fill in the blanks with names of people. Seven ways to approach curriculum, educational leadership. Explains the theory of multiple intelligences developed by howard gardner in which he maps a broad range of human abilities by grouping them into seven categories. This book second edition is an adaptation of howard gardeners theory on multiple intelligences mi. To determine whether certain activities which address different intelligences are used in the efl classroom. Strengthbased strategies to help students with special needs succeed in school and life.
Multiple intelligences in the classroom book by thomas. From my own classroom experiences, i believe that teaching and learning through the multiple intelligences. Multiple intelligences around the room an out of seat activity in which students move throughout 8 premarked areas of the classroom to find out their strengths and intelligences. Armstrong has more than 35 years of teaching experience from the primary through the doctoral levels. Gardner proposes eight different intelligences to account for a broader range of human potential in. Eric ed469271 multiple intelligences in the classroom. Efl teachers multiple intelligences and their classroom.
To determine the multiple intelligence profile of the students. To respect the many differences between peoplethis is what howard gardner says is the purpose of learning about multiple intelligences mi. Multiple intelligences in the classroom by thomas armstrong. Melissa edwards is one of my goto people when it comes to purposefully using technology in the classroom.
This new edition includes updated information and resources throughout the text to help educators at. Handouts for multiple intelligences in the classroom full. Buy multiple intelligences in the classroom, 4th edition 4th ed. Multiple intelligences in the classroom 3rd edition. Within the context of classroom instruction, no author besides gardner has done more to popularize mi theory than thomas armstrong, whose best seller multiple intelligences in the classroom has become a bona fide education classic in its own right. Multiple intelligences in the classroom by thomas armstrong ch. Teachers differentiate the classroom environment along with the content and its delivery, in order to cater for all students needs at an individual and class level. Strategies for teaching middle and high school students 2016, neurodiversity in the classroom.
Multiple intelligences provides a way for teachers to expand the repertoire of techniques, tools, and strategies beyond the typical linguistic and logical ones predominately used in the u. Identifying and developing your many intelligences, new york. In his theory of multiple intelligences mi theory, gardner sought to broaden the scope of human potential beyond the confines of the iq score. Multiple intelligences in the classroom, 3rd edition by thomas armstrong. Exploring the challenges of application of multiple intelligences theory in teaching learning process at primary level in bangladesh 1umme mustari tithi, 2md. Paper presented at the meetingof the world library and information congress, seoul, korea. Inclusion through multiple intelligences abstract inclusion ensures education is accessible to all students regardless of age, race, gender and abilities. The model in this book provides a language for talking about the inner gifts of socalled learningdisabled children. Now, in the 2nd edition of multiple intelligences in the classroom, thomas armstrong has updated his bestselling practical guide for educators, to incorporate new research from gardner and others.
Armstrong set out to give teachers a practical understanding of multiple intelligences. The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 by dr. Dramatize events from using the appropriate musical background. Identifying the multiple intelligences of your students. According to the multiple intelligence levels results between the sexes in the study, significant differences were found in the subscales of visual p0. Gardners mi theory was used as the theoretical foundation, which supports the idea that if teachers can identify the. Multiple intelligences in the classroom, 3rd edition. To determine whether certain activities which address different intelligences appeal to the learners. Author, speaker, and education consultant thomas armstrong 2009 wrote that one way to incorporate mi in daily learning activities is through activity centers.
The theory of multiple intelligences mi suggests that there are eight different areas in which an individual can be intelligent. So, if you are interested in spending some time clicking through and checking out some of the good stuff that is out there, please read. Multiple intelligences in the classroom is an excellent resource because it explains the different intelligences in practical language, and gives helpful lists of activities that would appeal to each intelligence. Such an approach involves identifying the multiple intelligences of learners. While plants look the same from a distance, each grows in a different way and produces a different fruit temur, 2007, p.
Join awardwinning author and learning and human development expert thomas armstrong for a free webinar on integrating multiple intelligences in the classroom. Logicalmathematical analytical, conceptoriented visualspatial image, pictureoriented naturalist enjoys organizing natural patterns bodilykinesthetic excels at physical movement, both gross and fine motor musicalrhythmic oriented to tonal and rhythmic patterns interpersonal good persontoperson skills. Multiple intelligences in the classroom by thomas armstrong and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This project addresses the current hot topic in the field of education, of multiple intelligences. For me, it sums up not only the benefits of using the multiple intelligences in your classroom, but also the arts as a means to awaken student learning. Set appointments to talk about multiple intelligences. The multiple intelligences and technology the inspired. Applying multiple intelligences theory in undergraduate efl classroom song lei qingdao university abstract. Handouts for multiple intelligences in the classroom fullday workshop thomas armstrong 1. Introduction introduction to the research study each classroom in a school is an intelligence garden. Pdf multiple intelligences in the classroom mohd azran mohd. More recently, he has added an eighth and discussed the possibility of a ninth gardner, 1999. In the resource package i created, multiple intelligence in the everyday classroom, i tackled this question and came up with 145 pages of ideas, material and platforms for lesson planning. To determine the multiple intelligence profile of the teachers.
Multiple intelligences in the classroom, 4th edition ascd. To respect the many differences between peoplethis is what. Multiple intelligences in the classroom thomas armstrong, ph. Multiple intelligences in the classroom, 4th edition. Howard garner, psychologist and harvard professor, believes there are multiple ways children learn. Hoerr association for supervision and curriculum development, 2000.
Then count how many circles you have in each column, and write that number at the bottom of each column. Nobuo tsuda abstract howard gardner claims that every human possesses eight intelligences whereas the iq test mainly focuses on two. The students interests and developmental needs dictate the direction of the program. Multiple intelligences in the classroom, 3rd edition thomas.
This updated 3rd edition of multiple intelligences in the classroom, thomas armstrong s bestselling practical guide for educators, includes two new chapters that address the worldwide reach of mi and rebut some common criticisms of the theory. Provides an overview of howard gardners theory of multiple intelligences including how to teach. Multiple intelligences in the classroom armstrong, thomas on. Thomas armstrong multiple intelligences in the everyday. Compare two people or events from by writing a jingle for each.
Ron brandt, sue teele, david thornburg, chris kunkel. The emphasis in such a program is upon learning rather than teaching. It suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on i. Yasin arafat 1lecturer, department of curriculum and instructional technology cit institute of education and research,university of dhaka. Buy a cheap copy of multiple intelligences in the classroom book by thomas armstrong.
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