Multiple Intelligences If we reflect on our lives, we are faced with many different learning experiences. Some of these experiences had a better impact than others. This can be attributed to everyone's different multiple intelligences or learning styles. A person's learning style is the method by which they obtain information about their environment. As teachers, it is our responsibility to know these styles, so that we can reach each of our students and use all the necessary methods. Howard Gardner, a professor at Harvard, introduced his theory of multiple intelligences in 1983. Multiple intelligence is a theory about the brain that humans are born with a unique intelligence that cannot be changed and is measurable by a psychologist. Gardner believes that there are eight different intelligences in humans. The eight are verbal linguistic, visual spatial, bodily kinesthetic, mathematical logical, musical, intrapersonal, interpersonal, and naturalistic. Understanding these intelligences will help us design our classroom and curriculum in a way that appeals to all of our students. We may also be able to resolve disciplinary issues by reaching a student in a different way. One that will make more sense to them and be more fun. We can include all intelligences in lessons to accommodate all different student learning styles at the same time. By reaching the intelligence of each student we can assume that a student will perform better, which may mean that students will retain more important information. Students' learning style can also help point them in a more appropriate career direction. As a teacher you can also learn your personal learning style or intelligence to improve the way you learn and teach. Gardner's first intelligence is verbal linguistics. A language learner thinks in words. This person uses language to express and understand meaning. These students pay attention to words and often express themselves through writing. Verbal linguists are skilled readers, and speaking is one of their most important strengths. The traditional curriculum is usually better suited to these types of students. Art is an area where verbal linguists excel because they are able to express their ideas on paper. Students who learn best visually are visuospatial learners. These students usually sit at the front of the room. We rely... on the center of the map......are the observers. They love trips and activities that involve nature, such as collecting insects or leaves. Domestic economic activities can also be useful for the naturalist. There are several ways a teacher can accommodate each learning style by doing simple things in the classroom. Examples of this could be a certain seating arrangement or even simply constantly changing to match each student's style. Knowing and learning styles may be one of the most important things for your students to learn at the beginning of each school year. There are several tests that can help you with this, but know that each style is important too. Knowing your learning intelligence as a teacher will also help you and is important. This lets you know how you will be able to best absorb the important information in our teaching. Multiple intelligences are a vital part of every teacher's curriculum and are especially necessary in the ever-changing diversity of schools. Learning styles will highlight strengths and weaknesses. Works Cited Gardner,, 1998