Multiple Intelligences, Chapter 4

Mike, Heather, Luke, Meghan

Multiple Intelligences Chapter 4

Abstract-

Chapter 4 goes on to expand on how to learn and understand the MI theory, however, this time it is geared toward the students. "... children benefit from instructional approaches that help them reflect on their own learning processes," (p.31). Reflecting on themselves and their learning styles will help them more fully understand who they are and how they can best interpret and apply the learning materials. It is suggested that a teacher take some time out of class and help corresponding questions is given to aid in helping the students answer who they are in a way that is understandable to them. THe intelligence terms are simplified for this purpose; for instance Linguistics Intelligence is Word Smart, Spatial Intelligence is Picture Smart, and Intrapersonal Intelligence is People Smart. Chapter 4 then goes on to give many examples of how to incorporate activities into this learning process. Some of those activities include field trips, biographies, wall or shelf displays, readings, or a treasure hunt. Each of these activities caters to different intelligences as well.

Reflections-

My three fellow group mates agree that it is important to do as this chapter suggests. Take time off from our planned lessons to teach the students about the eight different kinds of intelligence so they may better understand themselves as students. However, I believe that the students shouldn't necessarily know about the different intelligences. They should perhaps understand how they learn best, but the technical information of Multiple Intelligences, though not complicated, isn't particularly important in their educational careers.