Hi guys!
I'm taking part in 2008 Early Inset and we've been discussing about Multiple Intelligences. The main point is "How can our own multiple intelligences affect our lesson plans?" Well, a lot of people realised that they usually base their lessons on their own multiple intelligences. However, our students have their way of learning and we have to take that into consideration. As I see it, it's a good point to be discussed in a workshop.
What do you think about it?
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I believe what usually happens is we tap into our own most evident and ostensive intelligences through the preparation and planning of our lessons. That is not altogether bad since one way or another all of us are endowed with a particular portion of each intelligence type. To be on the safe side, though, if we aim at motivating the group as a whole we should dedicate some time to observing different learning styles as well as the most evident and ostensive intelligences among all the members of the group, including ourselves. And then, we should take that into consideration as we plan our lessons to come.
I agree with you. Sometimes we tend to base our lesson plans on our own intelligences, but we have to avoid that. We need to focus on our students and bring a variety of material and activities to class.
Anyway, it's hard work.
But that's why we plan our lessons, isn't it?
Hi,Marcia. I couldn't agree more.
I also believe that it all lies in our ability to communicate and notice other people. The more flexible we are, the more sensory acuity we have, the better. When we prepare lessons we should bare in mind the ones we'll be addressing, the way they perceive and represent the world. Unfortunately, it takes quite a lot of effort to notice them, as we tend to assume things sometimes. A good question to be asked during lesson planning is "how much can the activities I've chosen contribute to these students' learning?". And, when in doubt, we should cater for different styles, as Levi mentioned.
The path to excellent communication in the classroom is experimenting and observing responses; and being open to try it in a different way.
Hi Levi and Márcia!
Thanks for your comments. :)
I'm a little resistant to some activities,some games, for example and I think that's due to my own intelligences.
Anyway, as Marcia said, experimenting and observing responses can be a good practice.
I also find peer observation important. Observing and being observed is a good way of changing class experiences.
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