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The Verbal/Linguistic and Visual/Spatial Intelligences.

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Zener, Rita Schaefer – NAMTA Journal, 1996

Examines verbal/linguistic and visual/spatial intelligences and their relationship to Montessori education. Aligns Gardner's philosophy of these two intelligences with Montessori's specific counterparts in the prepared environment. Defines assessment in light of observation and the definitive clarity of Montessori activities. Suggests that…

Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Cognitive Style, Educational Philosophy, Language Acquisition

Building a "Working" Theory of Second Language Acquisition: For Classroom and ESL Teachers.

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Craig, Dorothy Valcarcel – 2001

This paper offers a collection of educational tools for those educators looking for a practical theory of second language acquisition. Educators working with English as a second language (ESL) learners should consider the following factors in trying to develop a working theory: (1) an understanding of what language is, classroom learning, the…

Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Communicative Competence (Languages), English (Second Language), Inservice Teacher Education