Unit 1 Reflection: Theories of Learning & Multiple Intelligences
January 7^th – 20^th, 2008

The importance of multiple intelligences in the classroom was certainly brought to the surface through our first unit of work. After completing a series of online interactive activities, which tested my intelligences, I began to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of many of the students that I have encountered in my classes over the years.

Throughout my career, the teaching assignments and course taught have variety greatly from year to year. From special needs to AP history, each year I have had the opportunity to meet a variety of students who possess their own individual abilities and strengths. Upon reviewing Gardner’s multiple intelligences, I began reflecting on many of these academic and non-academic classes that I have been associated with during my career. Using Gardner’s outline as a guide, I can see how many of the strong academic students do well through study and classroom work. In addition, my reflection also brought me back to a woodworking course which I taught a few years ago. There were many academically weak students in there but they succeeded because they were engaged learners who were completing hands-on activities which they could relate with outside of school. While they may not have been the best students in math class, they could calculate measurements when developing construction plans and completing various woodworking projects.

Just some thoughts……

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