BEYOND BASIC DIFFERENTIAT

ED INSTRUCTION

Materials from the Resource Handbook by David Vawter

True ColorsThe quiz

Check each box that is MOST like you, then tally the marks at the bottom to see which “color” is most like you.

You will typically have a dominant “color” and a secondary “color”

True Colors - Green Curious – seeking; inventive; theoretical;

complex; philosophical; principled Thinking – Logical based decision-making with

inquiry; consideration for fairness; cause and effect

Investigative – Prefer academic/scientific ideas, data, things, working alone; gathering/analyzing new data and theories; value curiosity

Analyzing – uses mathematics and carries out scientific experiments

True Colors - Gold Organized – conventional; orderly;

procedural; practical; responsible; tradition; loyal organize the work of others; managing and monitoring financial performance

Judging – Prefer to plan ahead to avoid stresses/changes at the last minute; Organized

Conventional – Prefer organizing, detail, accuracy math, data, management, work well in corporations; value stability

True Colors - Blue Personality – Focus on harmonious relationships;

compassionate; authentic; warm communicative Feeling – Value based decision-making with a

consideration for the consequences on others Social – Prefer working with individuals and groups;

helping, caring, and nurturing others; teaching; solves problems through feelings and interaction with others

Helping – Aiding others through teaching, healing, and counseling; value compassion, interpersonal harmony; nurturing and enjoy solving human problems; giving service to others.

True Colors - Orange Personality – Active; realistic; daring;

spontaneous; opportunistic Perceiving – A high value for spontaneity;

open and adaptable to change. Realistic – Prefer outdoors and working with

tools; prefer action concrete problems; higher risk-taking; value Tradition, common sense

Producing – Like to produce products using hands-on skills in farming, gardening, construction and mechanical crafts.

Did you know?......Of the general population:35% are Gold15% are Blue15% are Green 35% are Orange

Multi Intelligence In this activity, each participant must

circulate around the room and find another person who can do each of the following.

Only one person’s name can be documented on your worksheet per identified task.

You must complete the activity and be back in your seat by the time the music has stopped.

The 8 kinds of Intelligence Linguistic (ABC)

Lectures Books Worksheets Journals Speeches Writing Memorizing Word Games

The 8 kinds of Intelligence Logical – Mathematical

Puzzles Board problems Logic games or logic problems Mind games Classification and Categorization Logical presentations Socratic questions Science demonstrations

The 8 kinds of Intelligence Spatial

Charts, graphs, diagrams, maps and visuals Movies, photography, slides and videos Art, picture metaphors and idea sketching Telescopes, microscopes and binoculars Computer graphics Color cues Optical illusions Graphic symbols

The 8 kinds of Intelligence Bodily-Kinesthetic

Creative movement Hands on Manipulatives and crafts Cooking and gardening Physical education Cooperative games Classroom theater Field Trips

The 8 kinds of Intelligence Musical

Singing, humming and whistling Background or mood music Playing music Group sing Chants

The 8 kinds of Intelligence Interpersonal

Cooperative groups Board games Peer sharing Social events Group brainstorming Academic clubs

The 8 kinds of Intelligence Intrapersonal

Independent study Self-paced Choice time Private spaces Self-teaching Options for homework Goal setting Contracts

The 8 kinds of Intelligence Naturalist

Nature walks Plants in classroom Classroom pets Class outside Butterfly garden Planting Naming plants Science camp

The Multi-Intelligent Teacher….The Multi-Intelligent teacher continually shifts the method of presentation to accommodate the different intelligences of his or her students.