Multiple Intelligences in World Language Classrooms

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How is every student different?

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How do we engage all of them in world language learning?

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Howard Gardner, Ph.D. Harvard University 1983, Frames of Mind “Intelligence” A property of all human beings (everyone has all 8 intelligences) A dimension on which human beings differ The way in which one carries out a task in virtue of one’s goals Intelligences determined by Biology Culture Multiple Intelligences Theory

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What are the 8 Intelligences?

We need to develop all of the intelligences in our students, not just their strengths. : 

We need to develop all of the intelligences in our students, not just their strengths. Gardner reminds us ...

Multiple Intelligences Theory : 

Multiple Intelligences Theory in the World Language Classroom

Verbal/LinguisticIntelligence : 

Verbal/LinguisticIntelligence read write read/write/tell stories discuss/ debate memorize do word games and puzzles Word poetry, cultural word games/puzzles Read passages for meaning, comprehension questions Write lists, responses, etc. Mini-debate (I think that…because…) In World Languages

Logical/Mathematical Intelligence : 

Logical/Mathematical Intelligence solve problems work with numbers experiment think see patterns solve puzzles Constructivist lessons (solve problems/see patterns) Math/science related info from target culture Pattern games Interview and report data (percentages, fractions) In World Languages

Visual/Spatial Intelligence : 

Visual/Spatial Intelligence work with color design draw build/ construct read maps/ charts visualize/ daydream Lessons using cultural art (describing, why I like) Draw what is written/said Visualize – “Me” in target country/situation Color-coding In World Languages

Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence : 

Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence physical movement dancing gestures/ body language physical games not sitting! role-playing TPR!!! Cultural gestures Role-plays with self, puppets, etc. Slap the word/sentence/picture Clap the word/sentence In World Languages

Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence : 

Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence listen to/ play music mimic sounds listen for sounds/tones hear rhythms/patterns hum sing/ chant Songs and chants Mimicking words or tongue-twisters Identifying different languages Listening for different accents, or accents on words In World Languages

Interpersonal Intelligence : 

Interpersonal Intelligence work in groups team games do interviews discuss have friends work in pairs Interviews Information gap activities Talking about friends Learning about cultural peers Group work In World Languages

Intrapersonal Intelligence : 

Intrapersonal Intelligence work alone have opinions think about values, beliefs be self- motivated journal reflect Journal entries - even simple Respond to cultural article Express opinions Have the choice of poetry, articles, websites to read Extra credit assignments/homework challenges In World Languages

Naturalist Intelligence : 

Naturalist Intelligence look for patterns recycle love animals, plants learn about nature be outside classify Constructivist lessons – figuring out the patterns Classifying word types, other classifying Talking about favorite animals, plants, etc. Environmental study in target culture Nature walk outside Recycling project (posters, flyers, etc.) In World Languages

Think about:Which activities appeal to you? : 

Think about:Which activities appeal to you? How will you incorporate activities you like AND activities you may not enjoy in your world languages classroom?

We need to develop all of the intelligences in our students, not just their strengths. : 

We need to develop all of the intelligences in our students, not just their strengths. Gardner reminds us ...

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Resources for this Presentation: Hall Haley, M. (2004). Learner-centered instruction and the theory of multiple intelligences with second language learners. Teachers College Record. Vol. 106, No. 1, 163-180. Hall Haley, M. (2001). Understanding learner-centered instruction from the perspective of multiple intelligences. Foreign Language Annals. Vol. 34, No. 4, 355-367. Gardner, H. (1993). Multiple intelligences: The theory in practice. New York, NY: Basic Books. Nicholson-Nelson, K., & Moss, J. (1998). Developing students' multiple intelligences. New York: Scholastic Professional Books. Smith, Mark K. (2002, 2008) 'Howard Gardner and multiple intelligences', the encyclopedia of informal education, http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm.