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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: [email protected]