MANY KINDS OF SMART! Understanding the Theory of Multiple Intelligences

Free Parent Workshop - March 16, 2017 at 7pm.

Location: The Alcott Elementary School, 93 Laurel Street, Concord MA

The incidence of childhood anxiety and depression is rising at an alarming rate. Children and youth are feeling incredible pressure to perform. Yet this pressure is having a negative impact on their ability to be successful in school and in other activities in their life. By focusing solely on a one or two ways of learning, and ignoring other forms of intelligence, our culture puts in jeopardy the students who do not flourish in those domains. They are not only at risk of not meeting their potential, they often perceive themselves to be a “failure” and give up or suffer through a mental health crisis.

But there is another way! Come learn empowering information first outlined by the esteemed educator Howard Gardner. He examined the numerous ways that individuals learn. If looking at academic success through only one “lens”, parents and children feel incredible stress, especially if the way the child learns differs from the approach taken in the classroom. But when understanding expands to include multiple ways of learning, new possibilities open up.

Our presenter, Lisa Murphy M.Ed., puts her own spin on Howard Gardner’s classic theory. This workshop is a far cry from simply listing various personality characteristics, needs and preferences. Lisa offers parents powerful new information that will open their understanding on different learning styles so they can provide their child with the approach that leads to mastery, heightens satisfaction and reduces stress.

OPEN TO ALL INTERESTED PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS