Multiple Intelligence Theory and Montessori Education A comparison

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Multiple Intelligence Theory and Montessori Education : A comparison SOURCE: MONTESSORI LIFE 15 NO.

Multiple Intelligence Theory and Montessori Education : A comparison SOURCE: MONTESSORI LIFE 15 NO. 1 WINTER 2003

A Global World of Learning

A Global World of Learning

Founder of MI Theory 多元智能理论的创始人 Howard Gardner 霍华德·加德纳 Developmental Psychologist and Professor of Cognition

Founder of MI Theory 多元智能理论的创始人 Howard Gardner 霍华德·加德纳 Developmental Psychologist and Professor of Cognition and Education at Harvard Graduate School of Education 美国哈佛大学教育研究生院心理发展学家,心理学, 教育学教授。

Founder of Montessori Methodology Maria Montessori Born in 1870, She worked in the fields

Founder of Montessori Methodology Maria Montessori Born in 1870, She worked in the fields of psychiatry, education and anthropology. She paid special attention to disadvantaged children.

The 8 Smarts八大智能 End-state Performances Word Smart: Lawyers, Speakers, Writers, Teachers Logic Smart: Mathematicians,

The 8 Smarts八大智能 End-state Performances Word Smart: Lawyers, Speakers, Writers, Teachers Logic Smart: Mathematicians, Logicians, Scientists Music Smart: Instrumentalists, Composers, Conductors Body Smart: Dancers, Actors, Athletes, Surgeons, Nature Smart: Botanists, Zoologists, Veterinarians Design Smart: Graphic Artists, Architects People Smart: Salespeople, Teachers, Clinicians, Self-Smart: Politicians, Actors, Religious leaders

Multiple Intelligences Key Concepts Each person possesses all eight intelligences. Most of us fall

Multiple Intelligences Key Concepts Each person possesses all eight intelligences. Most of us fall somewhere in between two poles -- being highly developed in some intelligences, modestly developed in others, and relatively underdeveloped in the rest. Most people can develop each intelligence to an adequate level of competency. everyone has the capacity to develop all eight intelligences to a reasonably high level of performance if given the appropriate encouragement, enrichment, and instruction.

M. I Key Concepts (continued) Intelligences usually work together in complex ways. Intelligences are

M. I Key Concepts (continued) Intelligences usually work together in complex ways. Intelligences are always interacting with each other. To cook a meal, one must read the recipe (linguistic), possibly divide the recipe in half (logical-mathematical), develop a menu that satisfies all members of a family (interpersonal), and placate one's own appetite as well (intrapersonal). Similarly, when a child plays a game of kickball, he needs bodily-kinesthetic intelligence (to run, kick, and catch), spatial intelligence (to orient himself to the playing field and to anticipate the trajectories of flying balls), and linguistic and interpersonal intelligences (to successfully argue a point during a dispute in the game).

M. I Key Concepts (continued) There are many ways to be intelligent within each

M. I Key Concepts (continued) There are many ways to be intelligent within each category. A child may not be able to read, yet be highly linguistic because he can tell a terrific story or has a large oral vocabulary. MI theory emphasizes the rich diversity of ways in which people show their gifts within intelligences as well as between intelligences.

Montessori Method

Montessori Method

Montessori Key Concepts八大智能 • Movement Education • Sensory Education and Music • Didactic Tools

Montessori Key Concepts八大智能 • Movement Education • Sensory Education and Music • Didactic Tools • Work on their own at an individual pace

Similarities Although working in different cultures and different times, Montessori and Gardner came to

Similarities Although working in different cultures and different times, Montessori and Gardner came to many of the same conclusions regarding human development. Both Montessori and Gardner derived their theories from daily, first hand observation and experience working with people, both normal and with exceptionalities.

Similarities (continued) As a result of their shared understanding and appreciation of human nature,

Similarities (continued) As a result of their shared understanding and appreciation of human nature, both Montessori and Gardner noted the uniqueness of each individual. They observed that individual differences begin to be revealed in the earliest years of life.

Different terminologies for a similar goal. Source: Marc-Andre Tremblay

Different terminologies for a similar goal. Source: Marc-Andre Tremblay

Differences between Montessori and Great Man: A Matter of Choice and Focus Montessori Great

Differences between Montessori and Great Man: A Matter of Choice and Focus Montessori Great Man Gardner’s adaptation The Montessori philosophy encourages students to develop life skills such as responsibility, fairness, independence, adaptability and positivity. Montessori educators believe that allowing children to determine the ways they spend their time in the classroom helps train them. Critics of the Montessori system believe that students need testing, grades and homework to teach them discipline and to measure their progress. Some parents also worry that their children will not transition well to more competitive environments later in life. The program deliberately lacks structure, which may not be an ideal fit for all children; some young children function better with more instruction. One of the most remarkable features of theory of multiple intelligences is how it provides eight different potential pathways to learning. If a teacher is having difficulty reaching a student in the more traditional linguistic or logical ways of instruction, theory of multiple intelligences suggests several other ways in which the material might be presented. Although we do not use textbooks and we only give homework to parents who specifically request it, because we believe a child can both PLAY and LEARN, we also integrate a curriculum of 525 outcomes that Chinese children need to be ready for Chinese/International Elementary school.

The Great Man Advantage At Great Man we choose the 8 intelligences theory in

The Great Man Advantage At Great Man we choose the 8 intelligences theory in our teaching because we value the western concepts of Freedom and Creativity/Imagination. However, because we are always looking to improve, we are always researching and seeking to integrate what is best in other educational theories. (Piaget, Bloom, Montessori). Great Man is the only kindergarten in the Developing Area/Jin Shi Tan that uses a fully Canadian/U. K foreign staff EXCLUSIVELY for the benefit of your young child age 0 -6. We use full English Immersion, and we offer individualized learning plans for students headed to Chinese Schools or to International schools.

Your choice Multiple Intelligences with Great Man Our International Teachers are trained to present

Your choice Multiple Intelligences with Great Man Our International Teachers are trained to present their lessons in a wide variety of ways using music, cooperative learning, art activities, role play, multimedia, field trips, inner reflection, and much more. They place equal attention on children who show gifts in the other intelligences: our future artists, architects, musicians, naturalists, designers, dancers, and others who enrich the world in which we live. Strong academics AND the chance to be a kid and enjoy oneself through PLAY.

Conclusion There is an English expression that sums it best: ‘The proof is in

Conclusion There is an English expression that sums it best: ‘The proof is in the pudding’. If you believe like us that the early years of a child’s life are the most important and the most valuable investment you can make for your child’s future, come and experience what is different and exciting about our new style of Kindergarten in your Area.