Plenty of research exists on this topic showing that there are multiple ways to be intelligent. Howard Gardner, in his 2011 re-released book Frames of Mind, confirmed the theory that there are Multiple Intelligences (MI). But, sadly, most of our schools are not fully set up to take advantage of each intelligence. Therefore, if a child has a musical gift or is highly independent, a child can be labeled ADHD, unmotivated, or behaviorally challenged (and sadly not considered “smart”).
While we cannot (in the short term) change the school culture and the tradition of school in general, we can be more aware of these intelligences and tailor our classrooms to bring these intelligences to the surface for our children allowing them to thrive and grow in his/her natural gifting. In fact, we can light that candle inside of them, helping them see the way they are smart.
According to Howard Gardner, the eight intelligences are:
• words (linguistic intelligence)
• numbers or logic (logical-mathematical intelligence)
• pictures (spatial intelligence)
• music (musical intelligence)
• self-reflection (intrapersonal intelligence)
• physical experience (bodily-kinesthetic intelligence)
• a social experience (interpersonal intelligence), and/or
• naturalistic (Not part of Gardner’s original seven; naturalistic intelligence was proposed by him in 1995).
It’s important to note that these intelligence are not the same thing as learning styles. That is why at MI EDU HUB we find ways to individualize our instruction. Second, we vary our approach in how content is presented and how the knowledge learned is presented back to us. This assures to maximize our individual student’s intelligence and allow them all to thrive.
Some are the most things to learn :-
MATH
Math can be a very difficult subject for children, especially when it begins to expand outside of basic concepts. Today, MI EDU HUBis looking to robotics to help teach students both basic and advanced mathematics. Robots can provide an interactive means of teaching kids about math in context by taking the numbers off of the page and into real life. Students can see how simple math concepts like addition and subtraction as well as more advanced concepts like proportions affect how a robot responds to its environment.
SCIENCE
Science is at the heart of all robotics. It is the study of our universe, both physical and natural, and robots are helping us understand it better than ever before. Using robots to lift objects can strengthen a child's understanding of physics concepts like force and tension. Building a robot from scratch and seeing how different materials affect how their robot behaves teaches children the most fundamental aspects of science: observation and experimentation.
Mars Science Laboratory: Curiosity Rover
Using Robotics for Teaching Computing, Science, and Engineering at a Distance
Teach Science and Engineering Concepts Using Underwater Robots
PROGRAMMING
Programming is an abstract concept that robotics makes understandable and approachable. Robots for children are designed to be simple, and this simplicity extends to programming. By building a robot, a child is exposed to how a code inputted into a computer affects the real world.
ENGINEERING
Engineers build everything from cars to cities, and children can learn a great deal about the field of engineering through robotics. Helping a child to build a robot aids them in understanding concepts like design and function and gives them a fun, exciting reward for the lesson in the form of a robot. Building a robot teaches concepts like electrical engineering and mechanics.
Music
Music incorporated into art lessons provides numerous opportunities for learning on multiple levels, including education in other cultures. Enhancing art education lesson plans with music. Allow students to listen to different types of music as they create in art class.
Bodily kinesthetic
Is most often attributed to sports, but applying it to performance art, dance, and choreography brings it into the realm of art.
Spatial intelligence
is an imperative skill in all of the fine arts, especially in realistic drawing and sculpting and recreating a 3D object will result in greater spatial intelligence.
Interpersonal skills
will blossom during group work or assignments where students are paired up with one another. Changing table groups every so often will increase each student’s interpersonal intelligence with the need to adapt to new personalities in a close space. Building classroom community with discussions, field trips, and group critiques will also allow interpersonal intelligence to grow.
Interpersonal intelligence
The fine arts are very personal and, as noted, an important emotional and spiritual outlet. Providing a safe, caring classroom and meaningful questionnaires will help guide students toward strengthening their interpersonal intelligence.
naturalist intelligence
students will grow in naturalist intelligence by having the opportunity to explore art in the context of nature. Activities like sketching, sculpting, and photographing from nature will help students explore their naturalist intelligence.
