Multiple Intelligences

Introduction

This Webquest will guide teachers in finding out more about the Multiple Intelligences, realizing that their lessons need to be differentiated to meet the needs of each student. They will explore different types and explanations of multiple intelligences.

Please read the instructions carefully and follow each step.

Step 1: Go to the "Task" section at the top or bottom of the page.

Task

This activity will help teachers to understand the multiple intelligences. They will be able to better cater to the

needs of the children in their classrooms.

Step 2: Go to the "Process" section either at the top or bottom of the page.

Process

Use the following webpages and follow the instructions.

Look at the video clip by copying and pasting the link below in the URL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBE0Hwfpz2o

Copy each link below into the URL to find the answers to the guided questions.

1. Define intelligence.

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intelligence

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligence

2. What are multiple intelligences?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_multiple_intelligences

3. How many multiple intelligences are there? List them.

web.cortland.edu/andersmd/learning/MI%20Theory.htm

4. Why is it important to know the multiple intelligences in your class?

http://www.nwp.org/cs/public/print/resources/956

ehlt.flinders.edu.au/education/DLiT/2008/multipleintel/benefits.html

Evaluation

Multiple Intelligences & Learning Style Test

Copy the link below into the URL and complete the test. Examine the statements and indicate which option applies best to you. Be as honest as possible to receive the most accurate results.

psychologytoday.tests.psychtests.com/take_test.php?idRegTest=3209