EIREducational Innovation Research3029-18443029-1852WHIOCE PUBLISHING PTE. LTD.10.18063/EIR.v3i5.588ArticleDeveloping Multiple Intelligences through Dance: An Inclusive Teaching Model for Vocational Students with Special Educational Needshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/EIR/3/5/10.18063/EIR.v3i5.588ZhangYi2025352025-06-26This paper explores the application of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences theory in dance teaching within higher vocational special education. The research aims to break away from the traditional educational model that emphasizes linguistic and logical intelligences, and to construct a more personalized and multi-dimensional teaching system. By   combining literature analysis with classroom practice, the study analyzes the positive impact of multiple intelligences on the development of students with special needs through case studies of dance courses, focusing on aspects such as bodily, musical, spatial, and interpersonal intelligences. The findings reveal that dance, as a non-verbal and interdisciplinary form of education, can effectively stimulate students' intellectual potential, and enhance their physical   coordination, social   skills, and   emotional expression. Additionally, personalized curriculum design and group collaborative teaching models contribute to boosting students’ self-confidence and learning motivation. The conclusion indicates that the multiple intelligences theory provides a scientific basis and practical pathways for dance teaching in special education, possessing extensive promotional value, and aiding in the transition of special education from "compensatory teaching" to "developmental education."Multiple Intelligences Theory,Special Education,Dance Teaching,Personalized Education

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