definitions

cognitive learning: learning that is concerned with acquisition of problem-solving abilities and with intelligence and conscious thought.

cooperative learning:  an approach to organizing classroom activities into academic and social learning experiences.

arrhythmic:  without rhythm or regularity.

multiple intelligence theory:  proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983 to explore and articulate various forms or expressions.

rote learning:  memorized by repetition.

think-pair-share:  a cooperative discussion strategy in which the teacher gives the students a question or topic, the students think about in on their own for a few moments, then form pairs and discuss their individual thought, and finally each pair shares their insights with the rest of the class.

checking for understanding:  builds student knowledge and comprehension