Multiple intelligences english second language teaching. Currently, she teaches english at different language institutes. In this project i will show how multiple intelligence theory can be applied in the english language classroom, meeting different students with different needs. In this sense, each intelligence can be developed and used within a specific learning or teaching frame in order to enhance the learners input and output of language. Multiple intelligence mi, learning english as a foreign language lefl, teaching english as a foreign language tefl 1. If a child is not learning the way you are teaching, then you must teach in the way the child learns. He felt the traditional concept of intelligence was incomplete and instead proposed a variety of different types of intelligence, such as. His major research interests are differentiated instruction and second language acquisition. Verballinguistic intelligence entails the production of language, reading, writing, and symbolic thinking. In addition, the article discusses the different modes of application of the theory of multiple intelligences in language teaching with young adults and adult learners of foreign languages. For an in depth explanation of the theory, read the multiple intelligences overview. Activities for esl lessons with multiple intelligences. Integrating multiple intelligences in teaching english as. In a paper, each supporting detail becomes a paragraph or section.
The theory of multiple intelligences traditional view of intelligences linguistic intelligence mathematicallogical intelligence gardners ground zero project1983 humans are born with various types of intelligences seven types each person possesses a different level in each type of intelligence. Linguistic being sensitive to words and sounds and the use of language spatial understanding the visual world and responding well to it bodilykinesthetic. We take in information in line with our learning style. Several distinctive language teaching and learning methods have emerged as being the most common methods that have influenced esl and tefl teaching english as a foreign language practices. Links to my personal documents visualspatial intelligence. Working with abstract symbols, recognizing patterns and making connections are features of logicalmathematical intelligence. Theory of multiple intelligences is considered an innovation in both teaching and learning english language because it helps students develop all the eight. The basic premise of the multiple intelligence theory is that individuals learn in different ways and that their intelligence s are manifested through their unique strengths. Multiple intelligences in the classroom brain connection. Adapting instruction to multiple intelligences scholastic. The emotional intelligence lesson plan contains a variety of teaching materials that cater to all learning styles. The emphasis in such a program is upon learning rather than teaching. Inside youll find 30 daily lessons, 20 fun activities, 180 multiple choice questions, 60 short essay questions, 20 essay questions, quizzeshomework assignments, tests, and more. Introducing the theory of multiple intelligences into.
Having multiple ways to solve a problem is beneficial for all of us, particularly when problems are complex and require innovative thinking. This multiple intelligence learning grid was created about water. Big list of multiple intelligence activities for the. This paper will explore the relation of multiple intelligence theory with english language teaching and learning.
Naturalistic intelligence, concerns the ability to distinguish among. The current study investigated the association between multiple intelligences and language learning efficacy expectations among tefl teaching english as a foreign language university students. One of the recent approaches in primary english language teaching methods is the theory of multple intelligences gardner, 1993, 2000. Multiple intelligence and english language teaching. The portrayal of multiple intelligence theory in english teaching. Many teachers utilize multiple intelligences in their teaching philosophies and work to integrate gardners theory into the classroom. When teaching my fourthgrade class about the caste system in india, for example, i engaged existentially intelligent students to think deeper about the effects of belief systems on a society. Jun 28, 2017 kenneth beare is an english as a second language esl teacher and course developer with over three decades of teaching experience. Instructional guide niu center for innovative teaching. Such a model adapts to students, rather than expecting students to adapt to it. India having a multilingual society, gives every language its own privileges and positions.
Pdf multiple intelligence theory and foreign language. I have created a themebased series of english language lesson plans based on the multiple intelligence theory. Each student comes to a classroom as an individual who has developed a different type of intelligence. Multiple intelligences and online teacher education elt. Below are examples of three teaching structures that can be used to address the intelligences in your. It is an effective tool for advancing students language. Integrating multiple intelligences in teaching english as a. A smattering of activities using multiple intelligence theory. The current research is also a contribution in teaching english to college students since it is among only a few studies that have applied gardners theory at higher education. The multiple intelligences mi theory has been widely applied to literacy education and english as a second language esl teaching in informing curriculum development and instructional strategies.
Emotional intelligence and elt teachingenglish british. One of the recent approaches in english language teaching methods is the theory of multiple intelligences mi1983, which is coined by howard gardner. This lesson will provide an overview of howard gardners multiple intelligences and explain how teachers can appeal to each of these intelligences in the classroom. Multiple intelligences is the theory, created by howard gardner, that every person excels at a different type of learning. There is much research that shows the effectiveness of using music and songs for teaching foreign or second languages medina, 1990. Learning more about the multiple intelligences can help you better understand your own strengths.
Gardner prefers to describe cognitive ability as a set of eight intelligences. To measure the participants multiple intelligence scores, midas, a commercially designed instrument, was used. Aims of the study this study aims at exploring features of the multiintelligence theory. Multiple intelligence and english language teaching 1. A language classroom should be a place where children interact using english in a variety of ways. Applying the multiple intelligences approach in teaching.
Multiple intelligence mi theory is an emerging method of english language teaching elt which provides varieties in teaching and learning process. Kenneth beare is an english as a second language esl teacher and course developer with over three decades of teaching experience. Combine language skills activities and intelligence types 23 suggest language skills activities for different intelligence types 24 identify the mi profile of a foreign language workbook 25 identify the mi profile of a foreign language lesson 26 prepare an mibased lesson outline 28 3. Cute set of 9 posters based on howard gardners multiple intelligences. Oct 04, 2017 educational benefits of applying multiple intelligences theory.
A culture in which language is highly valued tends to impede creativity. Index termspotrayal, multiple intelligence, theory, teaching, strategy. Howard gardners theory of multiple intelligences to the nutsandbolts issues of classroom teaching. One of the foremost of these is based on the theory of multiple intelligences gardner, 1985 linking multiple intelligences and esl.
The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 by dr. Multiple intelligence theory and foreign language learning. Loori 2005 conducted a study of 90 english language learners and found that. Nov 03, 2018 learn more about gardners theory of multiple intelligences as it applies to education. It is also a good vehicle for teaching about paragraphs an idea with supporting details, or it can become the basis for a longer paper. Multiple intelligences questionnaire teachervision. The course is aimed at fostering language improvement while learning the theory. Multiple intelligence theory and foreign language learning dialnet. The importance of multiple intelligences applied in. Towards a processgenre based approach in the teaching of writing for business english dr. This study aims at exploring implications of the multi intelligence theory in english language teaching field. Using the framework that intelligence shapes human behavior, this study examines the correlations between esl teachers mi preferences and their. The language teacher, however, has the advantage of being able to encourage learners to use the simple language of emotions before they have the range of language to complicate matters.
It is assumed that there is a positive relationship between mi and learning english. Therefore, the teaching techniques and strategies used by the efl teachers will be examined in light of the multiple intelligence. The students interests and developmental needs dictate the direction of the program. The importance of multiple intelligences applied in teaching english as a foreign language in the intermediate english courses at the fld semester ii2012. Use the following checklist to determine which intelligence each of your students possesses. Teaching culture and language through the multiple intelligences film teaching model in the eslefl classroom. Pdf the effect of instruction based on multiple intelligences theory on the attitude and learning of general english habib soleimani ahmad moinnzadeh zohreh kassaian saeed ketabi.
Jul 17, 2019 despite this, the theory of multiple intelligences enjoys considerable popularity with educators. Using multiple intelligences in the young learners. Course summary this course is designed to help you understand more about how your students learn and acquire a foreign language. Admittedly, when i was teaching, i erred on the side of caution when implementing theories from experts who had never taught in an elementary classroom, much less. Aims of the study this study aims at exploring features of the multi intelligence theory. May 27, 2016 multiple intelligences eight ways of teaching intelligence teaching activities teaching materials instructional strategies sample teacher presentation skill linguistic lectures, discussions, word games, storytelling, journal writing books, tape recorders, stamps sets, books on tape read about it, write about it, listen to it teaching through. Multiple intelligences revisited learn or teach english today. Music and visuals are great learning tools, especially when a class contains many students who speak english as a second language. Teaching writing and reading english in e s p through a webbased communicative medium. Esl teachers multiple intelligences and teaching strategies. Bodilykinesthetic intelligence, deals with the ability to use all or part of ones body to solve problems or fashion products, 6. However, music and songs barely have been used in the teaching korean as a foreign language tkfl classrooms. English as an official and second language has also a vital role in making classrooms active in educational institutions and universities as well, by using. Applying the theory of multiple intelligences to the classroom through teaching for understanding language development through the theory teaching through art and music and the language needed developing the five minds for the future, and thinking skills focus on how to improve your own english raising student and teacher selfesteem.
In this chapter, we will argue in favour of the application of mit to the efl classroom, using as support some of the major insights for language teaching from brain science. Introduction the aim of this study is to report the effects of multiple intelligences mi on learning and teaching english. In todays education system, there is an overwhelming emphasis on verballinguistic and. Multiple intelligences and language learning strategies. Creative ways to tie multiple intelligences to language. Students are able to choose, complete and present a task that suits their particular learning style and or intelligence. The multiple intelligence theory in english language teaching.
Multitudes of educational applications have been developed based on multiple intelligence theory. Here is a discussion of the eight different intelligences dr. From my own classroom experiences, i believe that teaching and learning through the multiple intelligences. English as a foreign language lefl and the relationship. Esl refers to the teaching and learning of english as a second language. This article explores an important part of implementing gardners theory in the classroom. The theory of multiple intelligences is so intriguing because it expands our horizon of available teaching and learning tools beyond the conventional linguistic and logical methods used in most schools e. I was initially attracted to mi theory in 1985 when i saw that it provided a language for talking about the inner gifts of children, especially those students who have been given labels such as ld. In 1983, howard gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences mi, though he has continued to revise his theory over the years. Efl teachers multiple intelligences and their classroom. Using the multiple intelligences theory in a classroom. Theory and application hope phillips columbus state university abstract howard gardners theory of multiple intelligences has challenged the historical view of intelligence as a fixed quantity since he first published frames of mind in 1983.
The importance of multiple intelligences applied in teaching. What makes the multiple intelligences theory strong and useful in a classroom is the fact that it can be used for any subject and at any level. Multiple intelligences, english language teaching, and technology compiled material by. Teaching to multiple intelligences 8 intelligences. Identifying college students multiple intelligences to.
Furthermore, these multiple intelligences are suggested to have beneficial implications in education especially in language learning and teaching. For an indepth explanation of the theory, read the multiple intelligences overview. The multiple intelligence theory and language teaching. Multiple intelligences, intelligence, success, gender, parental education. On the contrary, what teachers bring to the teaching learning process is an important question to be explored, and english as a foreign language efl teachers are themselves human beings who may be more developed in some of the intelligences and less developed in others. The article proceeds by grouping and listing possible activities and tasks which are appropriate for language learners with different sets of abilities or.
To analyse the impact of incorporating cognitive skills in the. Instructional guide for university faculty and teaching assistants this guide is a brief compilation of teachingrelated information from several sources, including instructional guidebooks from other institutions, journals, and contributions from master teachers and academic support units at northern illinois university. There is a lot of very good teaching in primary english classrooms. The application of multiple intelligences theory in task. The language itself consists mainly of a few main verbs, a variety of adjectives, and the use of modals, but is best seen in terms of functions.
The importance of multiple intelligences applied in teaching english as a foreign language in the intermediate english courses at the fld semester ii 2012. Zahra dolati recieved her ma in english language teaching from university of guilan. Abdorreza tahriri is currently an assistant professor at university of guilan. In this article, we examine some applications of mi theory to the online training of english language teachers, using examples taken from a course on teaching writing. Weblog jafar askari arani removed january, 27, 2010 ontological approach to the producents authorship in academic writing k. Teaching to multiple intelligences 10 purpose of the study the purpose of the study is to investigate how teachers are teaching to students multiple intelligences and incorporating differentiated instruction within the classroom. Multiple intelligences in language learning and teaching. Jul 22, 2018 the multiple intelligences mi theory has been widely applied to literacy education and english as a second language esl teaching in informing curriculum development and instructional strategies. Implications of multiple intelligences theory in elt field. The course will bring you into contact with recent thinking and approaches to teaching related to multiple intelligences. Almost eighty years after the first intelligence tests were developed, howard gardner challenged the view that something called intelligence could be objectively measured and reduced to a single number or iq score. Spatial intelligence, refers to the ability to perceive, modify, transform, and create visual andor spatial images, 5. The authors propose that the integration of standards in tesol teaching english to speakers of other languages, the theory of multiple intelligences mi and technology can provide an equitable. Howard gardner, professor of education at harvard university.
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