Multiple Intelligences Chapter 7

Abstract:
Chapter seven gives us some questions to think about when incorporating MI's into the classroom environment. The questions cover subjects such as the look of the room, the arrangement of the seating, and overall does the classroom give a comfortable learning environment? The chapter then talks about having "MI Activity Centers" which would set up areas of the classroom where a specific intelligence can be worked on. Examples are given of what each MI center would include. All these centers include a setup that encourage the focused intelligence, such as an area with plants and a class pet for the Naturalist Center. Each of these centers have a type of activity that lets the students work in an environment where they feel comfortable.

Reflect:
The group agreed it would be nice to be able to provide these opportunities to the students, but it is likely there will be an issue of space and recources to have such centers in the classroom. Some of us also mentioned that instead of separating the intelligences, it may be better to incorporate a little of each MI into all lessons to provide the proper stimuli, and the option of seperate MI centers are not possible at the given time.