MI Chapter 2

Chapter 2: MI Theory and Personal Development
    Chapter 2 builds on the explanation of the Multiple Intelligences theory which was introduced in the first chapter. This section goes on to explain the importance of balancing intelligences within a person so that no intelligence greatly outweighs another. It is important for teacher to be able to have small bits of each intelligence as to better understand and tech students of all intelligences. Personally I have a strong aptitude toward logical and musical intelligences but I severely lack in all other categories. I would have to use separate resource, such as other teachers, to begin engaging students with varying intelligences. For some intelligences I have already began to think of ways to engage them. The students with  kinesthetic and visual intelligences would be engaged using manipulatives and allowing students to work alone or with partners will hopefully allow the intrapersonal and interpersonal students to engage with the material better
The MI inventory for adults that was in the middle of the chapter allowed me to better understand how people with the separate intelligences think and it is important to understand that all intelligences should be valued. No child should ever have to suppress an intelligence because it does not suit the teacher or parent. I believe that students should be encouraged to pursue intelligences that are natural to them and should also be able to explore intelligences that they have not had the opportunity to try. As an educator I hope to let students explore their own way of processing information and allow them to choose how to learn. I want to engage students in their own learning process. I believe that an engaged student is one who is excited to come to class and to learn.


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