Howard Gardner 's multiple intelligences theory identifies eight different learning styles that individuals are capable to learn from. Gardner believes that despite everyone’s ability to learn in eight different ways, each individual will find at least one or two learning styles that they identify better with. He stated that our DNA and exposure to different environments and situations throughout our lives, makes it unlikely for two individuals to have identical intelligence profiles.
Multiple intelligences is a psychological theory about the mind. It 's a critique of the notion that there 's a single intelligence which we 're born with, which can 't be changed, and which psychologists can measure. It 's based on a lot of scientific research …show more content…
“If a child is not learning the way you are teaching, then you must teach in the way the child learns." (Rita Dunn, - from Anne Bruetsch 's Multiple Intelligences Lesson Plan Book) ("Multiple Intelligence Theory by Howard Gardner," n.d.).Being aware that each student learns a bit differently from each other impacts everything a good teacher should do in the classroom, by having this understanding I want to incorporate as much variety in my classroom as possible in order to allow all students the opportunity to successfully acquire new knowledge. For curriculum, it is important to connect the eight learning styles to our current curriculum, finding opportunities to implement a variety of intelligence styles in order to help students understand why they are learning about a specific …show more content…
Many opportunities for assessment will take place while students work on group activities and work stations for instance, it will give me the opportunity to see how students work on solving problems, interacting with activities that might involve a logical game, or if a student is more effective working alone. A student may not show great skills on paper during a quiz for instance, but may show understanding of a concept thru other activities. Another idea is the inclusion of journals written by the students or videotaping an activity. When I think about tests and quizzes, I believe in including a few questions where the student has the freedom to choose how to respond. The students would be able to use descriptive words if they are more linguistic, or instead to draw it if they prefer the spacial intelligence, or describe their feelings in connection to the subject if the student leans toward the intrapersonal style. Furthermore, I will make it my mission to help students learn about the eight intelligences, perhaps by modifying the multiple intelligence test into a simpler language for younger students. I believe that knowing what works best for you when learning is essential in order to create opportunities to accommodate that style in class for that student, but also by making them aware of how they learn and study
Multiple intelligences is a psychological theory about the mind. It 's a critique of the notion that there 's a single intelligence which we 're born with, which can 't be changed, and which psychologists can measure. It 's based on a lot of scientific research …show more content…
“If a child is not learning the way you are teaching, then you must teach in the way the child learns." (Rita Dunn, - from Anne Bruetsch 's Multiple Intelligences Lesson Plan Book) ("Multiple Intelligence Theory by Howard Gardner," n.d.).Being aware that each student learns a bit differently from each other impacts everything a good teacher should do in the classroom, by having this understanding I want to incorporate as much variety in my classroom as possible in order to allow all students the opportunity to successfully acquire new knowledge. For curriculum, it is important to connect the eight learning styles to our current curriculum, finding opportunities to implement a variety of intelligence styles in order to help students understand why they are learning about a specific …show more content…
Many opportunities for assessment will take place while students work on group activities and work stations for instance, it will give me the opportunity to see how students work on solving problems, interacting with activities that might involve a logical game, or if a student is more effective working alone. A student may not show great skills on paper during a quiz for instance, but may show understanding of a concept thru other activities. Another idea is the inclusion of journals written by the students or videotaping an activity. When I think about tests and quizzes, I believe in including a few questions where the student has the freedom to choose how to respond. The students would be able to use descriptive words if they are more linguistic, or instead to draw it if they prefer the spacial intelligence, or describe their feelings in connection to the subject if the student leans toward the intrapersonal style. Furthermore, I will make it my mission to help students learn about the eight intelligences, perhaps by modifying the multiple intelligence test into a simpler language for younger students. I believe that knowing what works best for you when learning is essential in order to create opportunities to accommodate that style in class for that student, but also by making them aware of how they learn and study