Multiple Intelligences, Chapter 8

Summary:
In chapter 8 we learn many tools we can use in MI format in our classroom management. Tools for gaining students' attention, preparing for transitions, communicating class rules, forming groups, and managing individual behaviors. We all know that "rules, routine, regulations, and procedures are a fundamental part of classroom infrastructure." Speaking to different intelligences can help many students and can keep the classroom atmosphere comfortable, yet fun and unpredictable. Whether it is communicating class rules by having a couple of student know just one rule that they are responsible for enforcing -or- gaining their attention by writing "silence please" on the board. We have to try new methods and appeal to the ways in which our students best learn and grow.

Reflection:
Luke believes that "communication is key in the classroom. We need to be able to understand our students." Meghan really enjoyed the idea of clapping to get her students' attention, she feels "as though students would respond to that." Heather wants her students to help make their class rules. She wants them to "feel that they are responsible and important- that they have a voice that someone wants to hear, and respects."