Since 1994, The Chariho Regional School District has supported a program designed to nurture the innate talents and abilities of all children. The theory of Multiple Intelligences was developed by Dr. Howard Gardner , a psychologist, and professor of neuroscience from Harvard University. Although we each have all nine, no two individuals have them in the same exact amounts - similar to our fingerprints. Therefore, with regard to teaching children, we must modify our teaching styles to better meet the needs of all of our students.
Program is to identify and strengthen the talents and learning modalities of all children.
The M.I. teacher along with the daily classroom teachers, co-develop curriculum modifications that allow children to learn concepts through a variety of strategies. Additionally, teachers model ways of integrating technology into daily lessons so that students may in turn create multi-media presentations and internet activities that demonstrate a deep understanding of their subject matter. Learning through a variety of unique experiences allows children to better understand themselves as lifelong learners, and to see how others acquire knowledge and apply their skills. Program fosters self-esteem, for the students obtain a better understanding of their own unique talents and abilities as well as those possessed by their peers.