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Secondary Education Secondary Education Teaching 101 Lesson Plans Educational Issues From Melissa Kelly, your Guide to Secondary Education There has been some question recently about how valid the theory of multiple intelligences truly is. However, teachers can attest to the fact that children do have different strengths and weaknesses in their learning styles. This week I focus on the multiple intelligences and learning styles. Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences Howard Gardner proposed a theory in 1983 that opposed the traditional idea that standard IQ exams gave an accurate picture of a student's abilities. Instead, he proposed that different individuals can and do excel in different areas. These idea of multiple intelligences expanded the way that educators looked at individual students strengths and weaknesses. See More About:  howard gardner  multiple intelligences  learning theories Learning Styles Students, in fact all individuals, are most effective when they are taught in their personal learning style. In fact, there are three major types of learners: visual, auditory, and tactile/kinesthetic. While most individuals without disabilities can learn using any one of these styles, most people have one for which they show a stronger affinity. See More About:  learning styles  kinesthetic learners  visual learners Visual Learners Learn more about visual learners and methods to teach those strong in visual learning. See More About:  lesson plans  visual learners  learning styles Auditory Learners Learn more about auditory learners and methods to teach those strong in auditory learning. See More About:  lesson plans  learning styles  auditory learners Secondary Education Ads Learning Styles Teaching Styles Secondary Education Learning Pre School Learning to Read Featured Articles Kinesthetic Learners Teaching Tips and Strategies Issues in Education Educational Restructuring and Reform Resources for Teachers Administration and Guidance   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Melissa Kelly Secondary Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Secondary Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Why Teach? What Teachers Do Top 10 Discipline Tips Keys to Successful Teaching Creating Rubrics Advertisement