Chapter Six: MI and Teaching Strategies

Chapter six of Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom discusses how the multiple intelligence theory opens the door for countless opportunities for differentiated teaching strategies. The chapter provides examples for strategies within each intelligence. For example, with linguistic, a teacher could use story-telling and journaling. With logical, a teacher could use calculations and scientific thought. With spatial, a teacher could use visualizations and idea-sketching. With bodily/kinesthetic, a teacher could role play and use hands-on learning. With musical, a teacher could use mood music and performance. With interpersonal, a teacher could have peer-sharing groups and sharing simulations. With intrapersonal, teachers could use personal connections and freedom of choice. With naturalistic, a teacher could bring the class on nature walks and they could have a pet plant in the classroom. I thought this chapter greatly contributed to my success of a teacher, because now I have many helpful ideas of how I could apapt my learning and my students' learning. I can use these many resources in my classroom to ensure that my students are able to succeed in mastering the content taught in my classroom.