ED 450 Assessment & Evaluation

Soledad Camacho

Define Multiple intelligence Show why and how multiple

intelligences can be used in the classroom

Recognize the thirteen-steps to develop a Unit plan

Discuss aspects of using a Brain-Based Learning Approach

Write a MI Unit Plan Define and create a rubric

Developed by Howard Gardner The Multiple Intelligence theory would

allow people to assess the talents and skills of the whole individual.

There are 8 intelligences (originally): Visual/Spatials -Logical/MathematicalVerbal/Linguistic -Musical/RhythmicBodily Kinesthetic -Interpersonal/SocialNaturalist -Intrapersonal/

Introspective

It allows teachers to honor the diversity of students and understand that not all student can achieve the standards at the same time and by only one mode.

By creating a unit plan incorporating learning experiences and assessments using the MI provides a creative way to teach the standards, differentiate instruction, and motivate students to learn in a variety of fun and challenging ways.

An enriched environment will:Stimulate all the senses (but not all at once)Has an atmosphere free of undue pressure Presents a series of novel challenges that is

at the student’s developmental levelAllows social interactionPromotes the development of broad range

of skills and interests*** It enables teachers to make the most of

students’ individual differences and diversity

Verbal LinguisticSpeechesDebates StorytellingReportsCrosswordsNewspapersInternet

Logical/MathematicalPuzzlesOutlinesTimelinesAnalogiesPatternsProblem-solvingLab experiments

Visual/SpatialArtworkPhotographsMath manipulativesGraphic organizersPosters, ChartsIllustrationsCartoonsUse of projector

Bodily KinestheticField tripsRole playingLearning CentersLabsSports/gamesCooperative LearningExperiments

Musical/RhythmicBackground musicSongs about booksRapsJinglesChoirs

InterpersonalGroup, video, slidesTeam computer programsThink-paired-shareCooperative tasksJigsawsConferences

IntrapersonalReflective journalsLearning logsGoal setting journalsIndependent reading

NaturalistOutdoor educationEnvironmental studiesField tripsNature walkWeather forecasting