Lazear, David G

Includes step-by-step explanations and examples for incorporating multiple intelligence instruction into the elementary through high school classroom.

Presents information on how to create lessons based upon the eight intelligences identified by Howard Gardner, including verbal/linguistic, naturalist, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, musical/rhythmic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal.

Describes each of the eight intelligences by which people learn, and offers advice to teachers on how to appeal to the eight intelligences in order to help students move beyond memorization to a real understanding of facts and concepts and their application outside the classroom.

Discusses the theory behind multiple-intelligence-based assessment and presents rubrics for object-related, object-free, and personal intelligences.

Uses seven intelligences to help expand teaching repertoire which include verbal, mathematical, visual, kinesthetic, rhythmic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal.

Studies the theory of multiple intelligences and discusses how teachers can use the theory to structure lessons, help students learn, and use music, movement, and imagery to teach.