Scribd
Upload
87 views3 pages

Incorporate The Multiple Intelligence

The multiple intelligences theory proposes that there are multiple ways of processing information and types of intelligence rather than just one general intelligence. This document discusses how the theory can impact curriculum, teaching methods, and assessment in the classroom. It suggests that recognizing different types of intelligences can help educators develop a broader curriculum and differentiate their instruction to meet more students' needs. Assessments should allow students to demonstrate their knowledge and strengths in various ways. The theory encourages teachers to stimulate students' diverse intelligences and help students develop their strengths.

Uploaded by

Nuraihan Hashim
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
87 views3 pages

Incorporate The Multiple Intelligence

The multiple intelligences theory proposes that there are multiple ways of processing information and types of intelligence rather than just one general intelligence. This document discusses how the theory can impact curriculum, teaching methods, and assessment in the classroom. It suggests that recognizing different types of intelligences can help educators develop a broader curriculum and differentiate their instruction to meet more students' needs. Assessments should allow students to demonstrate their knowledge and strengths in various ways. The theory encourages teachers to stimulate students' diverse intelligences and help students develop their strengths.

Uploaded by

Nuraihan Hashim
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

NURAIHAN HASHIM

2019550043
ED7021A

Incorporate the Multiple intelligence (MI) theory into classroom context

How this theory impact on curriculum, teacher's planning, teaching methods, and
assessment?

The multiple intelligences set out by Gardner represent a broad range of culturally valued
achievement recognized in the outcomes of schooling. Gardner’s multiple intelligences have
therefore been utilized to justify the development of broader curriculum opportunities and
increased differentiation in teaching.

According to Mindy L. Kornhaber (2001), the theory validates educators’ everyday experience;
students think and learn in many different ways. It also provides educators with a conceptual
framework for organizing and reflecting on curriculum assessment and pedagogical practices. In
turn, this reflection has led many educators to develop new approaches that might better meet the
needs of the range of learners in their classroom.

The theory can be applied to any part of school and family, providing teaching methods more
room for creativity, emphasizing comprehension and applying new knowledge, techniques and
concepts to the teaching process. (Abdulaziz, 2008; Ulinwa, 2008)

Multiple intelligences could not only provide teachers with more choices in teaching and
assessment methods, but also allow students to demonstrate what they have learned in many
different ways. According to Rockwood (2003), multiple intelligences teaching involves:

(1) Comprehension: The teachers can recognize dominant intelligences in both himself/herself
and the students

(2) Application: The teacher should utilize his/her own intelligence to guide students in their
learning and encourage their strengths.

(3) Stimulation: The teacher should constantly stimulate students’ dominant intelligences and
multiple intelligences.
NURAIHAN HASHIM
2019550043
ED7021A

According to Rockwood (2003) some components of multiple intelligence teaching are critical
thinking, passion and enthusiasm for the surrounding, courage to try new things, creativity and
skills, generosity and tolerance and keen observations. Additionally, teachers should first
evaluate their own intelligence before carrying out multiple intelligences teaching, and use their
dominant intelligence in planning materials and lesson plans. They should also keep track of
student performances with observations and written records. This can help to assess each
student’s intelligence and provide support accordingly. Gardner thought physics, biology,
humans, products, self-understanding and understanding of the world are very important
educational objectives. Therefore teachers should make clear the lesson’s key points and
contents and teach with practical and interesting material to enrich the lessons and reinforce
learning. Multiple intelligences assessment emphasizes “learn by doing, assess in learning.” In
order to stay unbiased, as stated by the theory, the assessments should be done according to the
students’ knowledge and performance. Multiple intelligences assessments are usually done by
the instructor, the collaborative teachers, and students. This makes the assessments more
interactive and unbiased than traditional assessments, which are done by the instructors alone.

The assessment of multiple intelligences should be;

(1) Forming: Designed to unfold, entice, or rouse strengths in students.

(2) Variety: Offering students all kinds of opportunities to demonstrate what they know.

(3) Substantially beneficial: Through evaluations, help students improve intrinsic quality or
enhance understanding in both themselves and the academic subjects.

(4) Mutually corresponding: Allow students to choose means of expression based on their
learning experience and preferences and fully demonstrate their academic strengths

According to multiple intelligences theory, schools should employ various approaches to observe
students’ problem-solving skills and accomplishments long-term. They should also assess the
students’ current level from different angles
NURAIHAN HASHIM
2019550043
ED7021A

In conclusion, this theory which is multiple intelligence helping teachers, students, and
parents realize that there are multiple ways to learn and that they themselves possess multiple
types of intellectual strengths and life skills is but one reason to consider the theory of multiple
intelligence for teaching students with special needs. Not only can multiple intelligence increase
students’ confidence for learning, it can also improve their academic achievement and change
teachers’ perceptions of their students’ learning abilities. Multiple intelligence unveils academic
strengths and honors alternative ways of learning, which can be highly helpful when educating
students identified for special education services.

You might also like