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.

Multiple Intelligences Chapter 8

Abstract:
Chapter 8 of Multiple Intelligences discusses the integration of the multiple intelligence theory into classroom management. It suggests that teachers try and step outside the box of simply asking students to be quiet, and opt instead to try a logical, musical, interpersonal, or bodily approach to commanding respect and attention.

Reflection:
Our group as a whole agreed with this chapter overall. It brought up some new ideas regarding classroom management, that we might not normally think of. The idea that if we as teachers are going to vary our teaching techniques based around student learning styles, why not extend that idea to other aspects of the classroom such as communication and discipline.