Multiple Intelligence Theory
developed by Howard Gardner of the Harvard Graduate School of Education

+ individuals have multiple ways of thinking and approaching life
+ everyone has all seven (now eight) intelligences but does not have the same strengths in each one

Constructivism

The theory of constructivism centers around the understanding that learners of all ages use knowledge, beliefs and skills they already have (prior knowledge) to make sense out of new information. It stresses that individuals possess a readiness to learn, and that the point at which an individual is ready to learn is largely individualized based on experience.

Experiential Education

Experiential Education is a belief that the development of knowledge and the acquisition of skills belong as partners in education, where each can transform the other. It is based upon the premise that we remember 20% of what we hear, 50% of what we see, but 80% of what we do. As you can see, it is rooted in active learning.


Based on current brain research, educators are focusing on three areas:

1. Orchestrated immersion — Educators create a classroom that will fully immerse students in the educational experience. This includes lots of hands-on activities, experiments, graphics and text on the walls, etc.

2. Relaxed alertness — Teachers will make every attempt to help their children feel comfortable about their learning, working to eliminate fear of failure and promote excitement for learning in a safe environment.

3. Active processing — Recognizing that learners of all ages have a need to use information they have acquired so that the information will become internalized and not forgotten.

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