Multiple Intelligences and Language Acquisition

This book is an original contribution to the field of education, with emphasis on using Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences in language learning. The book examines a cornucopia of theories of human intelligence and language theories developed in the past century. When reading this book, you will discover that you are more intelligent than you think. Your intelligence is not confined to your brain, it is in your heart, and other parts of your body. Your intelligence is diverse, dynamic, and interactive. You, actually have multiple intelligences, and you can use your intelligences to learn, create, imagine, and innovate. The book offers a comprehensive study of the theory of multiple intelligences as an effective teaching method to improve language acquisition. It provides new ESL teaching techniques.You will use multiple intelligences to interact socially, communicate efficiently, and construct accurately language structures in various situations. You will also learn how to enhance multiple intelligences through experiential learning, cooperative learning, inquiry-based learning, various taxonomies, and technology based-learning.