Overview

This course focuses on helping experienced and beginning educators identify and understand the multiple intelligences as a means of creating instructional strategies that meet the needs of today’s diverse classroom. By first examining Howard Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences (MI), including the criteria used to validate each intelligence as well as a broad selection of supporting research, participants will become familiar with the characteristics and learning needs associated with each intelligence domain. By using Web-based resources to guide them as they experience and debrief MI activities, participants will gain depth of insight about how MI informs and improves the instructional process from a learner’s perspective. Finally, by applying their growing knowledge and expertise to the lesson-planning process and evaluating the outcome of their implementation efforts, class members will learn how to assess their own students’ learning needs and adapt their instruction accordingly. The instructional process, which combines knowledge acquisition with reflective evaluation and purposeful application, provides participants with a powerful demonstration of the power and potential of teaching and learning through multiple intelligences.

"I was amazed at how quickly I became comfortable and confident using the computer. This was really a convenient way for me to earn credit.
I was so excited about the materials in this course, that I decided to teach an 'academy course' on integrating multiple intelligences into the classroom in our district . I cannot wait to share what I have learned and how much it has improved my teaching with other teachers.
I really enjoyed the computer-friendliness of this course... it was easy to use! I am also now more capable of understanding what the intelligences are and how to adapt to suit the needs of each of them."

Third Party Material: View/Purchase Required Course Materials

Target Audience: All educators

Time Requirement: 6-8 hours per week

Course Format: Eight-week, facilitator-led with weekly assignments, and 24/7 online access

Technology Requirements
In addition to a computer, Internet connection (high-speed preferable), and a working email account, PLS courses have the following technical requirements:

• Preferred Operating Systems: Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Mac OS 10.3
• Preferred Browsers: Blackboard does not operate properly when using AOL. For an optimal experience, use Internet Explorer 6.1 (PC), Internet Explorer 5.2 (Mac), or Safari 1.2 (Mac).Mozilla Firefox 2.0 works well for both PCs and Macs.
  Updated versions of Web browsers are free from the following links:
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  Please note:
  • If using Internet Explorer 6.0, security settings must be set to accept cookies and allow popups.
  • If using Internet Explorer 7.0, please add pls.blackboard.com to your list of trusted Web sites by going to: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy tab > Sites
  • When using the Microsoft Vista operating system, participants may experience problems sending messages within Blackboard courses. If so: Log into the course>Click on Personal Information on the left of the screen>Click Visual Text Box Editor Options>Change “Set Availability” to Unavailable>Click Submit>Log off and then login back in to the course.
• Required Software: Microsoft Word
• Required Web Browser Plug-In: Adobe® Acrobat® or Adobe® Reader™
  This plug-in is required to view any of the PDFs within a course. Adobe® Reader™ may be downloaded for free using the following link: Adobe

Graduate Credit: 3 semester hours or 4.5 quarter hours

You may also be interested in: Our equivalent on-site course called Purposeful Learning Through Multiple Intelligences®

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PLEASE NOTE
Registration for online courses closes at 8 a.m. EST, 1 WEEK prior to the start date with the exception of:

• INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY, which closes 2 WEEKS before the start date and
• NYSUT, which closes 3 WEEKS before the start date.

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