ABSTRACT

This chapter discusses the two most internationally known, scientifically researched, teacher-tested, and accepted learning methods, Gardner's multiple intelligences, and Robert J. Marzano's best practices, with many active learning applications for each. Gardner's eight intelligences have several effects on classroom teachers as well as curriculum. His theory states that all eight intelligences: linguistic, logical-mathematical, visualspatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist, are needed to function productively in society, and must be considered, therefore, of equal importance. The chapter suggests types of activities for you to choose from, for each type of intelligence. A student with strong naturalist intelligence would observe and remember patterns and things from nature easily, loving animals, camping, hiking, and being outdoors. They would have keen sensory skills—sight, smell, sound, taste and touch, and this is probably the best way to appeal to them.