Multiple Intelligences Discussion

When I took the multiple intelligences test I discovered that I stilll have a profound strength when it comes to musical intelligence. This is not surprising but even though this intelligence has been so developed, I have spent very little attention to it in the last few years. This is because I have been so involved with my studies and my work at school. I yearn for the day when I will again have time to rehearse and perform, even to sit down and watch Canadian Idol!!

I know myself very well. I have great intrapersonal skills. I am very hard working and find that once I start something, I will not quit until I am finished. The good thing about this is that I know I will get done. The not so great thing is that it may not get done as efficiently as it could because I don’t know when to quit and take a break so that I can be more productive. Thus, I have put my music on a hold until this masters program is complete. It is the way I roll.

I have done these types of intelligent tests with students before and usually I am not surprised about the results but once and a while I am surprised. Sometimes students don’t get an opportunity to show their intelligence. It is the nature of the traditional classroom that doesn’t allow the opportunity for a student to express his or her true strengths. I know it happens and I believe it is wrong.

I want so badly to teach in a way that all students will get an opportunity to use their strengths and develop their weaknesses. I believe we all do and it is complex when you have been taught yourself a particular way and you have been teaching that way for a long time. I have always believed in the MI theory. I found the story about Jamie very inspiring. If you didn’t get a chance, read it. http://surfaquarium.com/jamie.htm I plan to use it at the beginning of the year next year with my staff. I also appreciated everything that Walter McKenzie has to say. He may be my new teaching hero!! :-)