MULTIPLES INTELLIGENCES

 

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

“In our descriptions of our activities in the classroom, we do not see too many opportunities for students to employ all their intellectual capacities. And one wonders about the significance of what students learn while listening sitting or performing relatively repetitive exercises, year after year. A part of the brain known as brain Magoun, is stimulated by novelty. I think that students who spent twelve years in schools have not had the opportunity to experience much news. Then: a part of the brain is asleep?.”

John I. Goodlad.

The theory of multiple intelligences, promote that this does not happen. Teachers need to increase their repertoire of techniques, strategies and tools.

According to the study of John Goodlad in the U.S., he noted that almost 70% of class time is consumed by the teacher giving instructions or explaining the lesson.

To better understand the multiple intelligences, I present a table that explains the eight intelligences:

Then I created a schedule of IM:

The first step is to establish a way to plan our lessons using Multiple Intelligences:
• We will focus on a specific issue or objective and write in the middle of a sheet.

• Formulate key questions. These questions can help us and be more creative .
• Consider the possibilities : what methods and materials are best suited ?
I'll have to consider my goal. Such as using discussions, visual presentations puzzles , dancing, ....
•Brainstorm: about the activities.

• Select appropriate activities.

• Establish a sequential plan.

• Put the plan into practice: Gather the necessary materials and modify the plan according to the needs of the students.

 

bibliography:

Armstrong, T.  (2006). Inteligencias Múltiples en el aula. Paidós Educador.

Armstrong, T. (2000). Discovering and Encouraging your child´s Multiple Intelligences. New York: Penguin Putnam.

Gardner, H. (2006). Multiple Intelligences. United states of America: Basic Books.