Saturday, 12 November 2011

Inquiry techniques according to 'seven intelligences'


Below is an excerpt of 

'Multiple Intelligences' by Janet Laughlin from Inquiry, Volume 4, Number 2, Fall 1999, 4-18   

© Copyright 1999 Virginia Community College System




Exploring the Subject Through Multiple Intelligences
In his work on accelerated learning techniques, Rose builds on Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligences theory and suggests how students can engage all seven intelligences, using many of the techniques described above, as they explore a new subject (Rose, 1992:59-66):
  • Mathematical-Logical Intelligence
List the key points of what you are learning in a logical, numbered sequence.
Make a flow chart or diagram that expresses what you are learning in a step-by-step manner.

  • Linguistic Intelligence
Paraphrase what you have heard or read out loud.
Form questions, find the answers, and cite them out loud.

  • Intrapersonal Intelligence
Look for something of personal significance in whatever you are studying. Try to answer questions about why it matters to you and how you can use the information.
Compare what is new with what is familiar.

  • Visual/Spatial Intelligence
Create a learning map, poster, cartoon, a video, or time line. Use symbols instead of words.
  • Bodily/Physical Intelligence
Act out or role play what you are learning.
Write it down. Make note cards.

  • Interpersonal Intelligence
Discuss the topic with someone else.
Teach what you are learning to someone else or compare notes with someone else taking the course.

  • Musical Intelligence
Write a song, jingle, or rap.
Play appropriate background music as you think about the topic. Try to choose music that represents what you are learning. Quiet classical music has proven to stimulate the emotional center of the brain.

    http://www.vccaedu.org/inquiry/inquiry-fall99/i-42-laughlin.html


    I feel comfortable to use intrapersonal and visual/spatial intelligence, and discovered the usefulness of interpersonal methods through blogging and online SIG discussions. 


    Which technique do you tend to use?

    2 comments:

    1. Interpersonal Intelligence
      Discuss the topic with someone else.
      Teach what you are learning to someone else or compare notes with someone else taking the course.

      Musical Intelligence
      Write a song, jingle, or rap.
      Play appropriate background music as you think about the topic. Try to choose music that represents what you are learning. Quiet classical music has proven to stimulate the emotional center of the brain.


      i picked those two because as a person thats who i am

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    2. It is interesting how dancers may not pick physical intelligence, and graphic designers not visual intelligence... Perhaps, an individual uses different intelligences for
      The learning process
      (1.takes in information and
      2. Analyse or memorize information)
      and the creative process
      (3. Create something from it and
      4. Express it).

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