Hi All.
In 1983, Howard Gardner introduced the Multiple Intelligence theory, recognising that we all have talents, 7 in fact (2 were added later) and we may have many of these talents, but we should excel in 1 or 2. His intelligences are:
- Linguistic
- Logical/Mathematical
- Spatial
- Musical
- Bodily/Kinesthetic
- Interpersonal
- Intrapersonal
- Naturalistic
- Existential
Impossible it may seem, but McCoog (2007) writes that we can incorporate ALL these styles easily into our teaching practice.
With the aid of the wonderful technology that is available to us today: iPads; cameras; magnifying programs; as well as PC's that can Skype with anybody in the world and hold a wealth of information for us to research, we can offer a vast array of different teaching styles and learning tools to help the very individual children in our classroom.
And as for the curriculum, well, we are lucky. The Welsh Assembly Government has incorporated ICT into every subject within the Primary curriculum, enabling pupils to research subjects; play with maths programs; design and plan to list but many objectives.
In 1983, the use of technology was limited, but now, as McCoog (2007) states, 'MI and technology blend in the modern, changing environment of education.'
Speak soon :-)
Caroline
McCoog. Ian J. 2007. Integrated Instruction: Multiple Intelligences and Technology. Vol81 No1
I agree with you Caroline that in today's world with so much technology this can certainly be achieved. Who would have thought you could teach how the heart works using a public service announcement but that's what my group did and had fun doing it.
ReplyDeleteYour group were amazing. It was so funny, and I could tell that you learnt a lot from it. Fantastic work Sarah :)
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