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Learning Styles and Intelligences 1 Teaching Different Learning Styles and Intelligences Allison Bowman Walden University Diverse and Exceptional Learners in Elementary Classroom: EDUC 2401 Dr. Erik Naglee January 30, 2024

Learning Styles and Intelligences Teaching Different Learning Styles and Intelligences Part A Educator Ignacio Estrada once said, “If a child can’t learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way we learn.” Ms. Ramos did a great job of teaching her students the way that they learn best. Before learning about all of the different learning styles, I would have no idea how to tell how some children learn best. After this week’s learning, I was able to identify three of Ms. Ramos’s students and their learning styles. The first kid that I noticed was a young boy by the name of Joseph. In the video, Joseph was the first kid to go stand by Ms. Ramos to do the vocabulary motions. (6:47). While doing the motions, he moves his entire body, smiling, and overall enjoying the learning experience. I also noticed that Joseph stated that he would be doing the motions during the test that they would have. (8:26). Because of these observations, I was able to determine that Joseph is a kinesthetic learner. A kinesthetic learner is someone who learns best by moving and doing, as well as having trouble sitting still. (AbilityPath). The next student I noticed was a young girl. While doing their vocabulary motions, the young girl was able to finish and go through her motions before Ms. Ramos and the other students. (7:20). Because of her quickness to learn the motions, I would say that the young girl is also a kinesthetic learner. Another example that I observed of her being a kinesthetic learner was when another student was having trouble remembering the motion of a vocabulary word. You can see the same girl in the background doing the motion for the word. (17:12). 2

Learning Styles and Intelligences The last student that I observed was a young boy named Sergio. During circuit stations, I noticed Sergio asking Ms. Ramos to clarify the instructions for the specific station that they were at. I believe that he did this to better understand what he was supposed to be doing at the station. (10:39). I also observed that Sergio put his post-it on the “Don’t Know” section of the reflection board. He better understood what he didn’t know after Ms. Ramos verbally explained the answer to him. (16:21). Because of these observations, I would say that Sergio is an auditory learner. An auditory learner learns better through listening. Verbal directions may help clarify information for auditory learners, and too much noise could be very distracting. (AbilityPath). After observing the three children, I would say that they are all great learners and learn best by their learning styles. Ms. Ramos does a great job incorporating activities and discussions for all types of learners. Seeing all of the choices Ms. Ramos makes for her students will really help me when I have to make my own lesson plans in the future. I can’t wait to watch all of my students learn new things in the best way for them! 3

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Learning Styles and Intelligences References Walden University, LLC. (Producer). (2017a). Ms. Ramos's Class: Virtual Field Experience (MR1) [Video file]. Walden University Canvas. https://waldenu.instructure.com . AbilityPath. (2014). Children’s Learning Styles. Retrieved from http://abilitypath.org/2014/04/29/childrens-learning-styles/ 4

Learning Styles and Intelligences Part B Howard Gardner’s multiple intelligence theory quickly became established as a model to understand better human intelligence, learning style, personality, and behavior. Gardner’s theory explains eight intelligences: verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial, body-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. For this week's assignment, I have decided to go into detail about musical and spatial intelligence. I have chosen these two because I connect with them the best. I love music of any kind, having played the violin since I was 10, and I love organization and colorful things that would fall into spatial intelligence. Musical intelligence is the musical ability, awareness, and appreciation of rhythm, tone, and sound. (BusinessBalls). Children with musical intelligence tend to understand the relationship between sounds and emotions and recognize tonal and rhythmic patterns in music and poems. One activity for children with musical intelligence would be to have the students pick their favorite song and write an analysis of it. They would determine the tone, rhythmic patterns, and tempo of their chosen song and write what they believe the meaning and purpose of the song is. Another activity, along with the song analysis, that would allow students to use their strength to master the same standard would be to write a poem. Poems relate to musical intelligence because a poem has rhythm and tone, just like a song. Children would then recite their poems for the class. Both of these activities will allow students to master the second-grade writing standard. They both require immense thinking and critical writing skills. 5

Learning Styles and Intelligences Some challenges that a student may face during these activities would include fear of speaking in front of others or an error that may be made, such as writing the wrong kind of poem. For students who fear speaking in front of others, reciting their poems in front of their peers may cause them to mix up words, which might confuse other students. This would be a great learning opportunity for students and boost their confidence. It would help students who are also scared know they are not alone in how they feel about having to recite the poem. As for writing the wrong kind of poem, I feel like it’s a common mistake. There are so many different types of poems that I think it would easily confuse some students. For example, there are lyric poems and sonnets which are very similar. I believe that this would be a great learning experience for everyone, including myself. I want my students to know that even teachers sometimes mix up what kind of poetry is being read or written. A music app of some kind would help support the song analysis activity. Students would be able to pick from multiple different songs on this app to help them choose which one is the best fit for their project. One technology tool I would use as a teacher for the poetry assignment would be Kahoot. Kahoot would be a great way for students to learn about different forms of poetry and give them time to work in groups on their assignment if they would like to. Playing Kahoot in school was always a great help; it was my favorite way to study during class. The second intelligence that I chose was spatial intelligence. Spatial intelligence is the interpretation and creation of visuals and is also the understanding between images and meanings. (BusinessBalls). Children with spatial intelligence love colors, visuals, art, 6

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Learning Styles and Intelligences puzzles, and organization. One activity I would choose for spatial intelligence would be a “picture board” representing a book they have read. Students will be able to use magazines, drawings, or printed photos that relate to the book they have read, as well as a written statement somewhere about the storyline of the book. Children will get to use their creativity and artistic skills when creating their “picture board.” Another activity that I would choose for spatial intelligence would be a matching card game. I would have students write down words and definitions on index cards and have them split into pairs and play a matching game. Both of these activities will allow students to master the second-grade reading standard. It reaches the literature standard for the picture board project and the informative standard for the matching game activity. One challenge that students may face with the picture board activity is creativity and information. Some students are not as creative and colorful as others, which may lead other students to think they don’t have to be as creative. I would want this to be a teaching opportunity for me to allow my students to really be themselves and not let them be scared of what others may think about their creativity. Some students may also have difficulty remembering to put the storyline on the board or may even have difficulty understanding the storyline. This would be a great opportunity for students to learn about the plot, rising action, climax, and falling action of stories they read. Errors in the matching game could include wrong words, definitions, and defeat in children. These errors would be a great opportunity for a vocabulary test but also a great opportunity to teach kids that we all lose sometimes and that it's okay not to be a winner all of the time. 7

Learning Styles and Intelligences One technology tool that could be used for the picture board project would be a website called Book Creator. This tool allows students and teachers to share digital books with each other. It also allows students to create their own stories to share with their classmates. For vocabulary matching games, Quizlet would be my top technology tool. Quizlet is just an online form of flashcards and will help the students study by themselves at home before playing the game in class. As a future educator, I strive to learn more about all of the multiple intelligences and how to make sure to incorporate something for all of my intelligences into my lesson plans. Doing that will create a safe space for my students while allowing them to be themselves and come out of their shells. Finally, I leave you with a little inspirational quote from Howard Gardner. “Anything that is worth teaching can be presented in many different ways. These multiple ways can make use of our multiple intelligences.” 8

Learning Styles and Intelligences References Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences . Howard Gardner: Multiple Intelligences Theory – BusinessBalls.com. (n.d.). https://www.businessballs.com/self-awareness/howard- gardners-multiple-intelligences/#multiple%20intelligences%20tests 9

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