Do they have to master all the nine multiple intelligences? The answer is no. But we, as a teacher, will be able to value the students more and will be able to discover one child's intelligence and find ways to work with their intelligence to learn better in class.Â
Additionally, multiple intelligences theory also will help teachers to identify child's strengths and weaknesses within different types of intellgencies. Â This theory will help teachers to see the child's potential instead of their weaknesses only.
We can provide differentiated learning instructions and approaches to work with students' strengths and weaknesses when we employ multiple intelligences theory in the classroom. This will enable teachers to view from a variety of perspectives towards slow learners or learners with difficulties or disabilities.
Some Do's and Don'ts tipsÂ
Do:
- give students multiple ways to access information
- incorporate arts and creativity into your lesson
- apply differentiation in the class
Don't:
- label students with particular intelligence
- confuse multiple intelligence with learning style
Furthermore, there are some difficulties in putting the multiple intelligences theory into practice. Some teachers said that this theory can only be tested in a limited group of students since it is required more time and focus.Â
Other implementation obstacles could include a lack of subject education and some teaching resources that are incompatible with the multiple intelligences theory.
Aside from that, some people continue to doubt the accuracy of the theory as well as the techniques and tools that are used to evaluate intelligence in scientific ways.
So, What kind of intelligence are you?
While some of the intelligence is more recognized and valued than the others, the reality is no one type of intelligence is better than another.Â
