harvesting the fruits of your classroom

Harvesting the Fruits of Your Classroom

Cultivating Learning Styles in a Differentiated Classroom

Based on Howard Gardner’s Theory of

Multiple Intelligences

Illinois Reading Council Conference Fall 2014

Presentation By: Mrs. Christy Ziller

Wilmington Middle School Wilmington, Il

“If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe

we should teach the way they learn.” – Ignacio Estrada

If the Shoe Fits… How to Develop Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom by Carolyn Chapman

Nurturing Intelligences: A Guide to Multiple Intelligences Theory and Teaching by: Brian A. Haggerty

Charlotte Danielson - Evidence

Component 3a: Communicating with Students

Backward Design Model

Presentation of materials in a clear manner

Sequence Graphic Organizers

Concepts Maps

Charlotte Danielson - Evidence

Component 3b: Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques

Open-ended Questioning

Text-Dependent Questioning

Question Frames

Turn-To-Your-Partner Activity

Think-Write-Pair Share Activity

Charlotte Danielson - Evidence

Component 3c: Engaging Students in Learning

I Used to Think…But Now I Know

Collaborative Strategic Reading

Comparison Organizers

Pattern Organizers

Small Group Strategies

Visualizing Strategies

Summarizing Strategies

Information Organizers

Informal /Formal Writing

Charlotte Danielson - Evidence

Component 3d: Using Assessment in Instruction

Observations

Conversations

Student Self-Evaluations

Artifacts of Learning

Analysis

Formative Assessment Tools

Component 3e: Demonstrating Flexibility and Responsiveness

Special Education

Individualized Learning

Unit of Study to Inventory My Classroom

Lesson 1 Day 1: Learning About M.I.

Power Point with Foldable

Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – CentersBodily/Kinesthetic

Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – CentersVisual/Spatial

Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – CentersMusical/ Rhythmic

Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – CentersVerbal/ Linguistic

Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – CentersInterpersonal

Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – CentersNaturalistic

Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – CentersIntrapersonal

Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – CentersMathematical/Logic

PMI – Positive, Minus, and Intriguing

3-2-1 Assessment

Lesson 3: Day 4Mapping Our Strengths

http://literacynet.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html

Reflection Questions

How can teachers make improvements to their teaching now that you are aware of multiple intelligences and your personal strengths as a learner?

What recommendations would you make to our school administration to strengthen student achievement as it pertains to learning styles?

What recommendations would you make to our school administration to strengthen student achievement as it pertains to learning styles?

Lesson 4: Day 5 and 6Analysis of Non-Fiction Text

Lesson 5: Day 7Text Dependent Questions about Informational Text

Lesson 6: Day 8, 9, and 10

Biography and Autobiography Using Mentor Text How We Are Smart by: W. Nikola-Lisa

(Student Example)

Other Ways To Develop M.I.Verbal/Linguistic

Computers

Dramatic readings

Cooperative learning

Peer teaching

Graphic organizers

Games

films

Other Ways To Develop M.I.Musical/Rhythmic

Establish a musical environment

Create curriculum songs

Create raps, songs, jingles, cheers, and poems

Create musical mnemonics

Practice unison recall

Allow background noises and music

Create dances that illustrate concepts

Other Ways To Develop M.I.Logical/mathematical

Puzzles

Patterns and their relationships

Analogies

Timelines; outlines

Computers

Categorizing facts and information

Challenging tasks

Other Ways To Develop M.I.Visual/Spatial

Variety of art materials

Camera

Graphic-rich environment

Posters, charts, graphics, and pictures

Illustrations, sketches, drawings, and painting

Use of overhead or Elmo

Props

Color coding system

Other Ways To Develop M.I.Bodily/Kinesthetic

Field trips

Centers

Labs

Outdoor education

Use of manipulative

Sports/games

Frequent stretching/excercising

projects

Other Ways To Develop M.I.Intrapersonal

Problem solving

Goal setting

Journals

Metacognition

Independent learning times

Silent reflection time

Imagery exercising

Independent assignments

Self-discovery

Other Ways To Develop M.I.Interpersonal

Think-pair-share

Cooperative tasks

Jigsaw

Group tasks: comic strips, songs, poems, or collages

Physical activities such as games

Contact Information

Mrs. Christy Ziller

B.A. Elementary Education, M.S. Reading

7th grade Wilmington Middle School

Wilmington School District 209-U

E-mail: cziller@wilmington.will.k12.il.us