Sunday, August 22, 2010

Using multiple intelligences in Homeschooling

In the early eighties, Dr. Howard Gardner developed a theory of multiple intelligences. He suggested that recognition allows multiple intelligences in people for a wider range of potential. He suggested that to limit the IQ test, and that people had a variety of areas where it can be intelligent or talented. He classified the eight areas of intelligence. These are: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal,and naturalist. If you have "tested" to find more and more, you or your child intelligence, multiple search to find a lot of online tests a simple interactive. What you will probably find the child with a very strong field of intelligence may have, he or she is to show the potential in various sectors.

Public schools tend to focus only on linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligence. Although many teachers need to achieve can be seen all seven intelligencestoo often for classroom size, limited in time, and the need to request proof of State. Homeschooling is a wonderful opportunity to focus on all areas of intelligence and learning to direct the child's needs and strengths.

You can increase your child's self-esteem and help them to assert successfully by following some of these activities and / or recommendations lesson of the strengths of your child:

The language learner should enjoy poetry, journaling, creativeWriting, storytelling and literacy. Your child can enjoy an approach to language teaching.

logical-mathematical learners are likely to enjoy activities, problem solving, Venn diagrams, classification, and puzzles. This child is really science experiments, cooking, enjoy a recipe, and the sequence of measurement.

People who have the intelligence to enjoy space of painting, drawing, collage, murals and posters. want to enjoy an activity, this type of childare the creation of a film or video as an alternative to a written report.

Kinesthetic learners enjoy the use of scientific experiments, working with computers and manipulative. This child will be like to dance, act, do and build. It 'important that you make a kinesthetic learner. "

Although it is probably obvious that a learner will appreciate the music music is important to note that this covers everything. Such students not only have fun, play instruments, andSinging. You will probably enjoy poetry, writing, music, writing rhythm patterns, text and study music.

The interpersonal learner will be the child out. He or she enjoyed interviewing the people who teach others, cross-age tutoring, and problem-solving.

The intrapersonal child will enjoy less social activities, such as silent reading and journal writing. He or she may also enjoy reading autobiographies, and use of images and dreamswriting.

Scientists identify with the products and can put premium in nature. Enjoy your visit zoos and aquariums and nature walks. A naturalist is interested in ecology and animal welfare.

Recognizing areas of your child's strengths, you can select your homeschool curriculum appropriate for the needs of your child. It is promoting love for lifelong learning and your child will feel honored by your attention to your account.

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