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Multiple Intelligences Thrive in Smartville

Multiple Intelligences Thrive in Smartville
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Felder & Soloman: Learning Styles and Strategies Richard M. Felder Hoechst Celanese Professor of Chemical Engineering North Carolina State University Barbara A. Soloman Coordinator of Advising, First Year College North Carolina State University Active learners tend to retain and understand information best by doing something active with it--discussing or applying it or explaining it to others. Everybody is active sometimes and reflective sometimes. How can active learners help themselves? If you are an active learner in a class that allows little or no class time for discussion or problem-solving activities, you should try to compensate for these lacks when you study. How can reflective learners help themselves? If you are a reflective learner in a class that allows little or no class time for thinking about new information, you should try to compensate for this lack when you study. Sensing learners tend to like learning facts, intuitive learners often prefer discovering possibilities and relationships.

Schools Embrace the Diversity of Student Skills Editor's Note (2013): There is no scientific evidence, as of yet, that shows that people have specific, fixed learning styles or discrete intelligences, nor that students benefit when teachers target instruction to a specific learning style or intelligence. However, providing students with multiple ways to learn content has been shown to improve student learning (Hattie, 2011). Read more about the research on multiple intelligences and learning styles. This article accompanies the feature "An Educator's Journey Toward Multiple Intelligences." These schools are putting multiple-intelligences theory into practice: San Jose Elementary School This K-5 magnet school in Jacksonville, Florida, uses what staffers refer to as the "eight kinds of smart" in all its practices. For a history project, students strong in logical-mathematical ability might create time-sequence charts. Key Elementary School This Indianapolis school nurtures and develops each student's unique intelligence profile every day.

The Big Religion Chart This "Big Religion Chart" is our attempt to summarize the major religions and belief systems of the world - Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and dozens more - into a quick-reference comparison chart. Oversimplication is unavoidable in charts like these, and it is not intended to be a substitute for advanced religious study and exploration, but simply a fast overview. It is our hope that this chart becomes a useful tool for you to compare basic religious beliefs and practices of the world's religions and belief systems. Over 40 religions and belief systems are currently listed. If a group does not appear, it doesn't mean it's not a religion or doesn't matter; the chart is not comprehensive and will continue to grow. See also our list of religions and definitions of religion. On a mobile device? For sources, please see linked articles. Article Info Share This Page

What Is Your Learning Style? What Is Your Learning Style? This quiz asks 24 questions and will take less than five minutes to complete. Try not to think too hard -- just go with your first thought when describing your daily activities and interests. By the end, you may have some new insights into your learning preferences. Editor's Note (2013): There is no scientific evidence, as of yet, that shows that people have specific, fixed learning styles or discrete intelligences, nor that students benefit when teachers target instruction to a specific learning style or intelligence. However, providing students with multiple ways to learn content has been shown to improve student learning (Hattie, 2011). Multiple Intelligences Schools In 1983, Howard Gardner published Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. This book challenged the traditional psychological view of intelligence as a single capacity that drives logical and mathematical thought. Instead, it proposed that all individuals possess seven independent intelligences. These, in combination, enable people to solve problems or fashion products with varying levels of skill. These "intelligences" are: linguistic and logical-mathematical (the styles of thinking measured most often on psychological tests), musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic (including large and small motor skills), interpersonal (an area of strength for teachers, social workers, and politicians), and intrapersonal (self-knowledge). Although based upon investigations in biology and psychology and intended for psychologists, multiple intelligences (MI) theory has had a wide audience among educators. The initial findings suggest that MI helps schools in several ways. Gardner, H. (1983).

This Haunting Story of a Teen Fighting for His Life After a Car Crash Will Make You Wish He Never Wrote That Last Text A 16-year-old is fighting for his life after sustaining serious injuries in a car accident that one witness says may have been caused by texting. James Boatright from Des Moines, Iowa, was found unconscious on Monday in a blue Chevy Cavalier that had been T-boned by a pick-up truck. According to police reports, James pulled right into oncoming traffic, likely because he was texting and driving. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below Sergeant Dan Charleston of the Polk County Sheriff's Office was off-duty when he pulled up to the scene. "I got out and could see that he was trapped in there on the drivers side of the vehicle and there was a lot of smoke inside which is consistent with the airbag deployment," he told WHO TV. What Sergeant Charleston found on James' lap was chilling: a cell phone with a half-written text. "When I'm working on him inside the car what appeared to be his mom screaming over my shoulder, concerned with her son," he said. James is currently in critical condition.

Overview of learning styles Many people recognize that each person prefers different learning styles and techniques. Learning styles group common ways that people learn. Everyone has a mix of learning styles. Some people may find that they have a dominant style of learning, with far less use of the other styles. Others may find that they use different styles in different circumstances. Using multiple learning styles and �multiple intelligences� for learning is a relatively new approach. By recognizing and understanding your own learning styles, you can use techniques better suited to you. The Seven Learning Styles Visual (spatial):You prefer using pictures, images, and spatial understanding. Why Learning Styles? Your learning styles have more influence than you may realize. Research shows us that each learning style uses different parts of the brain. For example: Visual: The occipital lobes at the back of the brain manage the visual sense. Where to next?

This Teen Glanced At Her Phone For Just A Second And Her Life Changed Forever | The Huffington Post Journal of Educational Controversy - Article: Developing Dispositions for Ambitious Teaching Developing Dispositions for Ambitious Teaching David Carroll Western Washington University Critics of teacher education in recent years have argued that attempts to assess dispositions for teaching amount to a process of political indoctrination, claiming that teacher candidates are often expected to endorse ideas like “white privilege” and “social justice” as a kind of political litmus test for entering the teaching profession. In some circumstances, teacher education programs have avoided this kind of controversy by limiting their attention to dispositions such as honesty, integrity, and professional interactions. Educational philosopher, Margret Buchmann, argues that becoming a teacher involves a professional role orientation that takes precedence over personal beliefs and preferences (Buchmann, 1993, p. 147). Role orientation is also the underpinning of professional practice. What Are Dispositions For Teaching? How Do Dispositions Play a Role in Learning to Teach?

Teenage drink driver Joseph Salah-Eldin killed friend in Norfolk crash as he played with his stereo Joseph Salah-Eldin, 19, lost control of car as he fixed the sound systemVehicle then careered off the road and overturned in a field Crash killed David Powell, 20, instantly and injured two other passengersSalah-Eldin was almost twice the drink-drive limit at time of crashHas been jailed for three years four months and banned from driving By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 09:36 GMT, 23 April 2013 | Updated: 08:11 GMT, 24 April 2013 A teenager has been jailed for just three years after killing his friend in a horrific crash after crashing into a field where he rolled his car after driving at speeds of up to 101mph. David Powell, 20, was killed when Joseph Salah-Eldin, 19, drove his Vauxhall Corsa near Kings Lynn in Norfolk last September. A court heard Salah-Eldin, who had only been driving for a couple of months, was almost twice the drink drive limit and was changing the radio when his car careered off the road and overturned. Yesterday, Salah-Eldin was jailed for three years four months.

14-year-old driver charged in crash that killed girl, 12, in Caledon, Ont. - Toronto A 14-year-old driver has been charged in the death of the 12-year-old girl he was carrying as a passenger in Caledon, Ont., after a crash early Tuesday morning. The girl was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was taken to hospital and subsequently charged with criminal negligence causing death, dangerous driving causing death and possession of stolen property worth more than $5,000. The crash happened just after 4 a.m. The car had been travelling northbound when it suddenly veered left, struck a hydro pole and smashed through a fence. The ranch is described on its website as "a not-for-profit, inter-denominational Christian Sports Camp and Retreat Facility." Staff at Teen Ranch told CBC News the teens involved in the crash are not from their camp. Police are investigating whether the car was stolen, although the possession of stolen property charge indicates that they believe theft was involved and the teen is too young to drive legally.

Questions and Answers: Parents and Teen - Parent Action on Drugs Questions and Answers Who this is for: This brochure is written for parents and caregivers of teens in the 14-18 year old age range. It is meant to address parents’ common concerns about teen alcohol and other drug use. What’s in this resource: This information is available from PAD’s Parent & Community Handbook, 7th edition. How to access this resource: Introduction Parents and other caregivers often wonder how to handle the tricky questions about teenage drinking and other drug use. Another challenge that parents face is answering the questions that teens put to them about drinking and drug use. Questions Parents Ask So many teenagers have begun to drink at parties by the middle of high school. Questions Teens Ask Wouldn’t you rather I drink than take drugs? Parents: Questions and Answers So many teenagers have begun to drink at parties by the middle of high school. What are the dangers of teenage drinking, as long as my teen doesn’t drink and drive? What is “harm reduction”?

Thème et version (en anglais) La version (de l'anglais au français) et le thème (du français à l'anglais) sont des exercices bien difficiles qui nécessitent une bonne maîtrise de l'anglais. L'entraînement permet de s'améliorer rapidement. > LE BAREME DE NOTATION: Si vous passez un examen, un concours ou simplement un contrôle, un barème de notation est souvent mis en place. LA NOTE Généralement, les copies sont évaluées avec des "points fautes", c'est-à-dire qu'on vous attribue des points fautes en fonction de vos erreurs. Par exemple, 1 point pour une erreur d'orthographe; 2 points pour une erreur de grammaire; 3 points pour un faux sens; 4 points pour un contre-sens etc. A la fin de la correction, on additionne tous les points fautes. CE QUI COUTE LE PLUS DE POINTS: 1) l'omission: vous ne comprenez pas un mot et vous faites comme si vous ne l'aviez pas vu. Version 1 Traduire en français ce passage: Drink, you see, was Father's great weakness. Proposition de traduction (parmi d'autres) Thème 1: "Attention, Isabelle!

11 Documentaries You Can Watch Right Now To Understand How ISIS Rose To Power Last month, the Islamic State jihadist group, formerly known as ISIS or ISIL, declared its sovereignty and promoted one of its leaders, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, to the helm. The Islamic State has been calling their newfound Syrian-Iraqi realm a caliphate, or a singular Muslim nation, with al-Baghdadi serving as caliph. This particular type of religiously guided state hasn’t been seen in centuries, and they’re not inherently bad. It’s a complex issue, and much of the current state of affairs is best explained by analyzing the events of the past decade. Explore HuffPost Media Politics Black Voices Worldpost Inside the Islamic State: “The Islamic State” (via YouTube) WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT This timely documentary by Vice News takes a look at the extremist group’s grab for power in Syria and Iraq. The Rise of the Islamic State: “Losing Iraq” (via PBS) WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT PBS Frontline released this documentary last month to tell the story of Iraq’s growing unrest. A Critique of U.S.

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