The Theory
- Howard Gardner is a renowned cognitive psychologist, who is the head of the department at Harvard University. Needless to say, he has a lot to say about intelligence. As a teacher, one must realize that each of students learn information in different ways, sometimes processing information in their own way to achieve their goal of retaining that information. Gardner seems to have understood this idea, and came up with his own theory about adolescents. Over countless tests, ideas, and experiments, our Gardner came up with 8 types of intelligences:
1. Visual: In this intelligence, we see students with a strong emphasis on art and design. One of the intelligences that has a more hands on approach to learning.
2. Linguistic: We see in this level a student will have strong verbal skills, and may be a great/good public. Perhaps reciting things or performing to maintain information.
3. Logical: Almost spelling itself out, this kind of student will be better with numbers and math.
4. Bodily: This type of intelligence will be more or so noticed on the athletic field or in the gym. We will see this intelligence shine with physical activity and achieving goals with their body.
5. Musical: Not only will this person be skilled in the world of music, but also tone and rhythm, which can help accomplishing certain activities with a steady pace.
6. Interpersonal: This will be the ability to easily communicate with others, often being able to express themselves and being an effective team player or leader.
7. Intrapersonal: We see in this type of intelligence an ability to look inward and reflect. Often being able to work out issues within ones self.
8. Naturalistic: Often referred to as "outdoorsy" or naturalist, this kind of person will have an easy time learning about things outside. More so being interested in the world around them, and the natural side of life.
(Gardner, 1983)
(Gardner, 1993)
1. Visual: In this intelligence, we see students with a strong emphasis on art and design. One of the intelligences that has a more hands on approach to learning.
2. Linguistic: We see in this level a student will have strong verbal skills, and may be a great/good public. Perhaps reciting things or performing to maintain information.
3. Logical: Almost spelling itself out, this kind of student will be better with numbers and math.
4. Bodily: This type of intelligence will be more or so noticed on the athletic field or in the gym. We will see this intelligence shine with physical activity and achieving goals with their body.
5. Musical: Not only will this person be skilled in the world of music, but also tone and rhythm, which can help accomplishing certain activities with a steady pace.
6. Interpersonal: This will be the ability to easily communicate with others, often being able to express themselves and being an effective team player or leader.
7. Intrapersonal: We see in this type of intelligence an ability to look inward and reflect. Often being able to work out issues within ones self.
8. Naturalistic: Often referred to as "outdoorsy" or naturalist, this kind of person will have an easy time learning about things outside. More so being interested in the world around them, and the natural side of life.
(Gardner, 1983)
(Gardner, 1993)
Application
- During this project, I got a chance to read farther into this theory and realize I can relate to many of these intelligences, and I know some my students might feel the same way I do. Coming into an English classroom, my logical students may not be as in depth in the written word as my linguistic kids will be, and really thats not fair. I will have to still implement books and reading into my class, but I think there is an opportunity to let their creative minds run wild.
- With this assignment, will use the play "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. This takes place in Salem, during the time of the witch trials, which aren't nearly talked about as much anymore. For this play, they will have to give me a recap of their favorite scene, but also explain what the characters were going through at the time. To accomplish this goal, they can do their project in any media possible, and I do mean any. Pending on how appropriate they choose to make, I think this is the part where they can show me that they can show their knowledge their own way and possibly retain more of the information than by me just giving them a simple test. Ideas I had were a music video, a term paper, and even a movie, but by letting my students have the creative freedom to chose their assignment, I think the amount of information retained will be doubled compared to me creating the assignment for them.
- With this assignment, will use the play "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller. This takes place in Salem, during the time of the witch trials, which aren't nearly talked about as much anymore. For this play, they will have to give me a recap of their favorite scene, but also explain what the characters were going through at the time. To accomplish this goal, they can do their project in any media possible, and I do mean any. Pending on how appropriate they choose to make, I think this is the part where they can show me that they can show their knowledge their own way and possibly retain more of the information than by me just giving them a simple test. Ideas I had were a music video, a term paper, and even a movie, but by letting my students have the creative freedom to chose their assignment, I think the amount of information retained will be doubled compared to me creating the assignment for them.
Standard
2.6 strategies for engaging students in generating and evaluating new ideas and novel approaches, seeking inventive solutions to problems, and developing original work