{"id":333,"date":"2014-07-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-06-30T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/182.72.188.36\/nextgurukul\/KnowledgeWorld\/?p=333"},"modified":"2025-07-15T11:06:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T05:36:50","slug":"apply-multiple-intelligences-theory-in-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.nextgurukul.in\/thenextworld\/apply-multiple-intelligences-theory-in-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Apply multiple intelligences theory in classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"color: #656565\">The theory of multiple intelligences has become popular today, thanks to Harvard Gardner. Any teacher can apply the theory in his\/her classroom with just a bit of effort and thought. However, at first, let\u2019s look at what these specific kinds of intelligences are.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #656565\">Multiple intelligences theory classifies types of intelligences into eight categories:<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #656565\"><strong>1) Visual-Spatial:\u00a0<\/strong>They think in terms of physical space. They are good with reading charts; grasping working models; and understanding concepts when shown in graphics<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #656565\"><strong>2) Bodily-kinesthetic:<\/strong> Learners who fall into this category have a keen sense of body awareness. They understand something better when it involves a physical activity such as a role-play or making hands-on models.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #656565\"><strong>3) Musical:<\/strong>\u00a0They understand everything through sound and rhythm. They respond well to audio-dialogues. Primary students and kindergarteners relate to music and lyrics very keenly.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #656565\"><strong>4) Linguistic:<\/strong>\u00a0Linguistic learners think and understand in terms of words. They are good with word games, stories, and poetry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #656565\"><strong>5) Interpersonal:\u00a0<\/strong>They learn better when they work as a group. They can be taught through group discussions, team activities, and workshops.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #656565\"><strong>6) Intrapersonal:<\/strong>\u00a0 Students have intrapersonal abilities are the most independent learners. While studying, they prefer space, time, and privacy. They are often avid readers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #656565\"><strong>7) Logical-Mathematical:\u00a0<\/strong>They are good at calculating figures. They often enjoy solving puzzles and mysteries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #656565\"><strong>8) Naturalist:\u00a0<\/strong>They enjoy exploring the natural world of plants and animals. They enjoy outdoor activities and are often very observant.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #656565\">There a few things you can implement in a classroom environment to cater to different learning styles. It is advisable to allocate the same activity to an entire class. Let the whole class be exposed to a new way of learning and in the process, a few students take to one particular way better than the other. Read a few pointers:<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #656565\">&#8211; A role play to understand and retain history and literature lessons better. Divide students into groups of five and ask them to concisely re-write, say, a lesson in French Revolution <a href='https:\/\/www.east-inflatables.co.za\/e106027-gladiator-colosseum-inflatable.html' style=\"color:  #696969;text-decoration: none\">gladiator inflatables<\/a>. Then, they can develop that into a skit having characters\u00a0 of different rulers and soldiers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #656565\">&#8211; Incorporate hands-on physical models to illustrate concepts across science subjects such as eclipses of the moon, germination of seeds, and parts of a flower.<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #656565\">&#8211; Let Class X students formulate research questions on a particular topic in social science. Letting them do surveys in their respective localities works for civics topics. This requires both logical and interpersonal skills. 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