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In 1994, The Chariho Regional School District created a program designed to nurture the innate talents and abilities of all children.  This program focused on "Teaching and Learning through the Multiple Intelligences."  It became known as the M.I. Smart! Program; with "M.I." representing the Multiple Intelligences, and "Smart" being an easy way for children to understand that they are all smart in many different ways.

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"M.I. Smart . . . ?"     "Yes, you are !" © jcp 1994
Let us show you how you are smart... 

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The theory of Multiple Intelligences was developed by Dr. Howard Gardner, a psychologist, and professor of neuroscience from Harvard University.   It is widely accepted by Educational Psychologists throughout the world, and is based on the belief that we all possess at least nine unique intelligences through which we are able to learn/teach new information.  Although we each have all nine, no two individuals have them in the same exact amounts - similar to our fingerprints.

Therefore, with regard to teaching children, we must modify our teaching styles to better meet the needs of all of our students.  The teachers in the M.I. Smart! Program worked with staff members to help all children identify and strengthen their learning modalities and talents.  The M.I. teachers along with the daily classroom teachers, co-developed curriculum modifications that allow children to learn concepts through a variety of strategies.  In response, students may wish to express their knowledge of that content in numerous ways (i.e. puppetry, model making, classroom demonstrations, content songs, plays, etc.).

Additionally, the new units of study integrate technology into daily lessons so that students will learn the skills necessary to create multi-media presentations and internet activities that demonstrate a deep understanding of their subject matter.  Learning through a variety of unique experiences allows children to better understand themselves as lifelong learners, and to see how others acquire knowledge and apply their skills.

Teaching and learning through the multiple intelligences fosters self-esteem, for students obtain a better understanding of their own unique talents and abilities as well as those possessed by their peers.

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Click each box to learn more about that intelligence
 

	Verbal/Linguistic - "Word Smart"
	Logical/Mathematical - "Math Smart"
	Musical/Rhythmic - "Music Smart"
	Bodily/Kinesthetic - "Body Smart"
	Visual/Spatial - "Art Smart"
	Naturalist - "Nature Smart"
	Intrapersonal - "Self Smart"
	Interpersonal - "People Smart"
	Existential - "Wondering Smart"

Other Resources.

	Teaching Children about M.I. Theory
	M.I. & Technology
	Frequently Asked Questions
	M.I. Bibliography
	Software suggestions
	Links to additional M.I. Resources
	Student M.I. Project Contract

Explore Our Ongoing Internet Projects.

 

		Grade 1- Language Arts: "Celebrating Winter"
		Grade 1- Language Arts: "We've Got Spring Fever!"
		Grade 4- Language Arts: "Journey Through a Rainforest"

Try Our Integrated   Standards-Based  Units.

If you are interested in having an M.I. Workshop in your
School District,  please contact:

Jane Carlson-Pickering    rif00227@ride.ri.net

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