This is the first of nine posts addressing multiple intelligences and how we can support our little thinkers.
Musical Intelligence involves the capacity to perceive and express musical forms, including understanding rhythm and patterns. People who demonstrate a high degree of musical intelligence may be ideally suited for musical professions, such as composing or playing an instrument. Christopher Pappas suggests multimedia presentations and use of music that emphasizes the subject matter. He suggests that it creates a more immersive experience for the learner.
- A lesson that includes music or sound, and attaching meaning to music
- The use of background music during homework or independent work within the classroom.
Our students with language delays and/or learning challenges have a less efficient left hemisphere, where language is importantly involved.
- Tapping out patterns for words, sentences and memorization tasks (like spelling words and learning their phone number), so processing is simplified and information is more likely to ‘stick’.
- Providing visuals paired with songs and chants to attach ‘meaning’
- Introduce children’s books on tape for another wonderful way to access our musical intelligence learner.