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
People Smart
Those who are People Smart enjoy the company of others and learning as a group. They likely have many friends and really like to have discussions to understand the view points of others.
Students who are people smart will enjoy learning in many of the following ways:
Establish a Positive Interpersonal Environment
Create Guidelines for Effective Groups
Establish Class Rules and Values
Understand Schoolwide Values
Class Meetings
Collaborative Learning
Student Roles
Collaborative Groups
Cooperative Learning Activities
Conflict Management
Learn Through Service
Incorporate Community Service
Reflect on Service Learning
Appreciate Differences
Cultural and Learning Differences
Develop Multiple Perspectives
Who Are We? What are Our Perspectives?
Understanding Diverse Points of View
Global Perspectives
Local and Global Problem-Solving
Multicultural Education
Technology that Enhances Interpersonal Intelligence
(adapted from Adapted from “Teaching and Learning Through Multiple Intelligences” by Campbell, Campbell & Dickenson, 2004)
IN THE CLASSROOM
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Space for students to work together
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Class discussions
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Create a classroom community
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Bring MI to the rest of the school
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Make community partnerships
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Peer support groups
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Cooperative games
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Service learning
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Participate in school government
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Intramural or sports teams
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Discuss multiple points of view across the curriculum
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Organize class activities
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Create a class tutoring group
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Organize school fundraisers
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Get involved with a chartiable organization
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Create leadership opportunities
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Have "buddies" in younger grades
