Harvesting the Fruits of Your
Classroom
Cultivating Learning Styles in a Differentiated Classroom
Based on Howard Gardner’s Theory of
Multiple Intelligences
Illinois Reading Council Conference Fall 2014
Presentation By: Mrs. Christy Ziller
Wilmington Middle School Wilmington, Il
“If a child can’t learn
the way we teach, maybe
we should teach the way they learn.”
– Ignacio Estrada
If the Shoe Fits… How to Develop
Multiple Intelligences in the
Classroom by Carolyn Chapman
Nurturing Intelligences: A Guide to
Multiple Intelligences Theory and
Teaching by: Brian A. Haggerty
Charlotte Danielson - Evidence
 Component 3a: Communicating with Students
 Backward Design Model
 Presentation of materials in a clear manner
 Sequence Graphic Organizers
 Concepts Maps
Charlotte Danielson - Evidence
 Component 3b: Using Questioning and Discussion
Techniques
 Open-ended Questioning
 Text-Dependent Questioning
 Question Frames
 Turn-To-Your-Partner Activity
 Think-Write-Pair Share Activity
Charlotte Danielson - Evidence
 Component 3c: Engaging Students in Learning
 I Used to Think…But Now I Know
 Collaborative Strategic Reading
 Comparison Organizers
 Pattern Organizers
 Small Group Strategies
 Visualizing Strategies
 Summarizing Strategies
 Information Organizers
 Informal /Formal Writing
Charlotte Danielson - Evidence
 Component 3d: Using Assessment in Instruction
 Observations
 Conversations
 Student Self-Evaluations
 Artifacts of Learning
 Analysis
 Formative Assessment Tools
Component 3e: Demonstrating
Flexibility and Responsiveness
 Special Education
 Individualized Learning
Unit of Study to
Inventory My Classroom
Lesson 1 Day 1: Learning About M.I.
Power Point with Foldable
Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – Centers
Bodily/Kinesthetic
Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – Centers
Visual/Spatial
Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – Centers
Musical/ Rhythmic
Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – Centers
Verbal/ Linguistic
Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – Centers
Interpersonal
Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – Centers
Naturalistic
Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – Centers
Intrapersonal
Lesson 2: Day 2 and 3 – Centers
Mathematical/Logic
PMI – Positive, Minus, and Intriguing
3-2-1 Assessment
Lesson 3: Day 4
Mapping Our Strengths
http://literacynet.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.html
Reflection Questions
 How can teachers make improvements to their teaching
now that you are aware of multiple intelligences and
your personal strengths as a learner?
 What recommendations would you make to our school
administration to strengthen student achievement as it
pertains to learning styles?
 What recommendations would you make to our school
administration to strengthen student achievement as it
pertains to learning styles?
Lesson 4: Day 5 and 6
Analysis of Non-Fiction Text
Lesson 5: Day 7
Text Dependent Questions about
Informational Text
Lesson 6: Day 8, 9, and 10
Biography and Autobiography
Using Mentor Text
How We Are Smart by: W. Nikola-Lisa
(Student Example)
Other Ways To Develop M.I.
Verbal/Linguistic
 Computers
 Dramatic readings
 Cooperative learning
 Peer teaching
 Graphic organizers
 Games
 films
Other Ways To Develop M.I.
Musical/Rhythmic
 Establish a musical environment
 Create curriculum songs
 Create raps, songs, jingles, cheers, and poems
 Create musical mnemonics
 Practice unison recall
 Allow background noises and music
 Create dances that illustrate concepts
Other Ways To Develop M.I.
Logical/mathematical
 Puzzles
 Patterns and their relationships
 Analogies
 Timelines; outlines
 Computers
 Categorizing facts and information
 Challenging tasks
Other Ways To Develop M.I.
Visual/Spatial
 Variety of art materials
 Camera
 Graphic-rich environment
 Posters, charts, graphics, and pictures
 Illustrations, sketches, drawings, and painting
 Use of overhead or Elmo
 Props
 Color coding system
Other Ways To Develop M.I.
Bodily/Kinesthetic
 Field trips
 Centers
 Labs
 Outdoor education
 Use of manipulative
 Sports/games
 Frequent stretching/excercising
 projects
Other Ways To Develop M.I.
Intrapersonal
 Problem solving
 Goal setting
 Journals
 Metacognition
 Independent learning times
 Silent reflection time
 Imagery exercising
 Independent assignments
 Self-discovery
Other Ways To Develop M.I.
Interpersonal
 Think-pair-share
 Cooperative tasks
 Jigsaw
 Group tasks: comic strips, songs, poems, or collages
 Physical activities such as games
Contact Information
 Mrs. Christy Ziller
 B.A. Elementary Education, M.S. Reading
 7th grade Wilmington Middle School
 Wilmington School District 209-U
 E-mail: [email protected]