
Introduction to the Multiple Intelligences theory
The LifeSmart Curriculum at Tutor Time is inspired by the Multiple Intelligences theory of learning and education. The heart of this theory is the belief that children learn and understand in different ways. LifeSmart teachers value the variety of ways in which children learn and provide opportunities for children to develop their minds and abilities through different approaches, materials, and experiences.
Background on the Multiple Intelligences theory
Howard Gardner of Harvard University constructed the theory of Multiple Intelligences from researches on how people learn. He identified eight distinct intelligences. This research and the theory of Multiple Intelligences earned him a MacArthur Fellowship, one of the most prestigious awards in all of educations.
One of the great strengths of Gr. Gardner’s work is that he accurately pinpointed parts of the brain linked to each of the intelligences. It is now one of the most prominent theories explaining how children learn, as well as how to make education more effective.
Tutor Time implements Learning Care System to provide children with thousands of activities that will be able to expose their 8 smarts, which are :
- MeSmart
- BodySmart
- NatureSmart
- MathSmart
- PeopleSmart
- DesignSmart
- WordSmart
- MusicSmart
- Observe Children
- Enter Assessments
- Create Personalized Lesson Plans
- Implement Planned Activities
Learning Care System scales:
Within each Developmental Area, the milestones are presented in sequence – the order in which children typically learn these skills.