multiple intelligences

Discusses five cognitive abilities--synthesis, creativity, respect, ethics, and mastery of major schools of thought and a professional craft--that will grow in importance in school, business, and other settings with globalization, increased information transfer, and other shifts and changes in the world.

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; and discusses how the theory can be applied to issues of classroom teaching, especially with students who have been classified as learning disabled.

Provides an overview of the theory of multiple intelligences, and describes the challenges faced by educators and students while implementing a multiple intelligence curriculum at the independent New City School in St. Louis.

Explains Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, and demonstrates a variety of ways to understand and implement the theory in the classroom, featuring lesson examples for each intelligence, including verbal/linguistic, musical/rhythmic, logical/mathematical, visual/spatial, bodily/kinesthetic, naturalist, interpersonal, and intrapersonal.

Presents thematic units based on award-winning young adult novels, keeping in mind the theory of multiple intelligences and how it applies to curriculum design and assessment approaches.

Presents tools for teaching kindergarten through eighth grade using a multiple intelligences approach, providing lesson plans, assessment guidance, learning center suggestions, reproducibles, and other practical resources.

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; and discusses how the theory can be applied to issues of classroom teaching, especially with students who have been classified as learning disabled.

Explains how students can improve their reading and writing skills when teachers integrate the other seven intelligences: logical, mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, and naturalistic, into their curriculum.

Describes six schools who have used multiple intelligences theory for five or more years and discusses how it has helped improve student learning.