Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom

1. After taking the multiple intelligences test it was revealed that I am strongest in Intrapersonal, Logical, and Verbal intelligences. Some of the core characteristics of the intrapersonal intelligence are affective awareness, ethical awareness, self-regulation, and metacognition. Some of the core characteristics of the logical intelligence are the abilities to use linear reasoning, concrete reasoning, abstract reasoning, causal relationships, and complex operations. Lastly, some of the core characteristics of the verbal intelligence are ideation, functional literacy, self-regulation, oral expression, and written expression. Out of all these characteristics I think I best fit into the intrapersonal intelligence. This is because I have a knowledge of my feelings, attitude and outlook—which goes along with the core characteristic of affective awareness. Also, I have strong principles and moral priorities, which is ethical awareness. I am aware of my own though process, which is what metacognition is. Lastly, I monitor my thoughts, actions, and behavior, which goes along with the core characteristic of self-regulation.
2. Students with a strong intrapersonal intelligence are usually comfortable with themselves. They are expressive when it comes to their liking or disliking of activities. These students usually make appropriate choices and follow their instincts. They are realistic goal setters and can sense their own strengths and weaknesses. Lastly they are good at communicating their feelings and relate to others based on their sense of self.
3. Some of the ways I can support this type of intelligence is by always trying to make variations in my instruction. Also, it would be a good idea to have daily journal writing as a piece of the curriculum I use. Another useful strategy would be to include student self-assessment in the classroom assessment strategies. Lastly, it would be wise to have current events in terms of social justice be part of the curriculum in my classroom.
4. When students have a strong intrapersonal intelligence they are stimulated by many various technologies. Some of these technologies include, but are not limited to, journals, diaries, surveys, learning centers, class discussions, online surveys and forms, and self-assessments.
5. Having knowledge of different multiple intelligences could be very useful in the classroom. It’s always been obvious to me that not all people learn the same way, and some things will not work for certain people like we’d all hope. Now that I’m aware of the different multiple intelligences, I can structure a curriculum that includes a variety of teaching strategies catering to many different intelligences.

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