We are all smart! We are just all smart in different ways. Some people like words, others like logic, some work well with good music, or maybe they like moving around. There are also people who find comfort in working with the natural environment, and there are those who are great with interacting with others! Some people are excellent at working with visuals, and others work best when they work alone. There are even those who just "get" things in life and know where they want to go. Which kind of smart are you?
Multiple Intelligences
Self Smart
People who are self smart have a great depth of understanding about themselves, including their emotions and how they think. Self Smart people enjoy working independently and are often self-directed in their learning, and they may not enjoy speaking in front of large groups.
Students who are Self Smart will enjoy learning in many of the following ways:
Establish an Environment to Nurture Sense of Self
Independant Activities
Self-directed Learning Opportunities
Opportunities to Imagine
Self-Esteem Enhancers
Compliment Circles
Peer Support
Setting and Achieving Goals
Challenging Students to Learn
"Olympian" Goal-Setting - set BIG goals and plans to meet them
Metacognitive Thinking Skills
Learning Why They Think
Bloom's Taxonomy
Emotional Intelligence
Engaging Feelings in the Classroom
Creating a Safe Environment for Sharing
Identifying Feelings
Human Values
Journal Writing
Journals for Personal Insight and Reflection
Getting to Know Oneself Through Others
Gain Personal Insight from Feedback
Peer Feedback
Reflecting on the Wonder and Purpose of Life
Classroom Activities to Nurture a Sense of Wonder
Finding Purpose in School and in Life
Self-Directed Learning
Choice of Activities
Inquiry Projects
Genius Hour
Technology that Enhances Intrapersonal Intelligence
(adapted from Adapted from “Teaching and Learning Through Multiple Intelligences” by Campbell, Campbell & Dickenson, 2004)
IN THE CLASSROOM
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Provide students with ways to "escape" from the chaos of the class
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Create positive relationships
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Foster an environment of self-esteem
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Teach with emotional expression
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Encourage exploration about self
TRY THIS!
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Express emotions through art or movement
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Use poetry or literature to explore feelings or thoughts
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Do goal setting as a class
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Keep a journal of your thoughts and ideas
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Read self-help books to learn more about yourself and how you think
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Take different type of personality quizzes
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Imagine about the future...jobs, accomplishments
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Create a list of personal values or mottos
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Exercise to take care of yourself
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Try meditation or relaxation exercises like yoga
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Create a positive space to go to and think, draw or daydream
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Make an autobiography
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Share your day with others - "highs" and "lows"
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Reflect on your likes and dislikes
