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Martin, Hope – 1996
This book contains activities and projects designed to be congruent with three underlying philosophies: the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' Curriculum and Evaluation Standards; Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences; and manipulatives, activities, and projects. The introduction contains information about educational reforms; multiple…
Descriptors: Arithmetic, Elementary Education, Geometry, Intelligence
Peer reviewedBounds, Christopher; Harrison, Lyn – Educational Leadership, 1997
At a Catholic secondary school in Australia, all students, from academically gifted to learning-disabled, complete two or three independent projects each year in addition to satisfying state syllabus requirements. The Brain-Flex program challenges students to stretch themselves beyond standardized instructional methods and dominant capabilities.…
Descriptors: Catholic Schools, Foreign Countries, Independent Study, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedLambert, Wendy Ecklund – Educational Leadership, 1997
Describes a Florida high school teacher's efforts to combine multiple-intelligences theory with project-based learning in her U.S. history classes. Beginning each year with get-acquainted and personal-inventory activities, students tackle research projects on certain aspects of the Expansion Era in U.S. history and present findings to classmates.…
Descriptors: Ability Identification, Cooperative Learning, High Schools, History Instruction
Chapman, Carolyn; Freeman, Lynn – 1996
Based upon Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, this book guides elementary school teachers through the process of using classroom learning centers and projects by providing choices for students. The guide is divided into two sections, providing the theoretical background and information on how to develop multiple intelligences learning…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Classroom Environment, Classroom Techniques, Cognitive Style
Peer reviewedBrodhagen, Barbara L. – Middle School Journal, 1998
Presents several strategies used by teachers committed to providing varied teaching and learning approaches in the middle school; strategies include learning inventories; question posing by young adolescents; projects; and interactive and reflective learning by students. Also discusses the need for professional development for teachers who are…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Critical Thinking, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Individual Differences
Download full textKallenbach, Silja; Viens, Julie – 2002
The Adult Multiple Intelligences (AMI) Study investigated how multiple intelligences (MI) theory can support instruction and assessment in adult literacy education across different adult learning contexts. Two interwoven qualitative research projects focused on applying MI theory in practice. One involved 10 teacher-conducted and AMI…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Classroom Techniques, Educational Research
Schlemmer, Phil; Schlemmer, Dori; Pernu, Caryn, Ed. – 1999
This book presents performance-based projects to provide elementary school students both the structure and the freedom to become actively engaged in their own learning. The approach is based on the concept of authentic learning, which advocates a relevant, real world experience to personally engage students in learning. The book is divided into…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Activity Units, Class Activities, Creative Activities
Schlemmer, Phil; Schlemmer, Dori; Pernu, Caryn, Ed. – 1999
This book presents performance-based projects as a systematic way to provide middle school and high school students both the structure and the freedom to become actively engaged in their own learning. The approach is based on the concept of authentic learning, which advocates a relevant, real world experience to personally engage students in…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Activity Units, Class Activities, Creative Activities
