As I mentioned in this week discussion ,the topic of Multiple Intelligences has been with my teaching style for years.I have applied diagnostic tests since I learned about them.,that is to say more than 15 years ago.
Different learning styles were something I could feel in my heart, when I observed my student behavior when learning and I was planning different tasks naturally.
When I came accross Howard Gardner`s theory of Multiple Intelligences and I started working with his tests,.I felt really well .I was doing something and I had the theory to back it up.
As I also mentioned in the discussion, technology nowadays is a magnificent tool to be able to scaffold different learning styles.In the 21st.Century, we have become familiar with tecnology in our classroom and this week topic has been for me an excellent chance to reflect upon the past and see how much we have developed.
I want to share also in the blog a project I implemented with a group.It was a project negotiated with them "My favorite Song" this was a Friday afternoon task and only if we had finished with the objectives of the week,they would have 20 minutes for it.It worked this way:After choosing a song they would like to share with their classmates,students in pairs,had to look for the script of the song and prepare a task for their peers,e.g,fill inthe blanks,order the stanzas,or the lines,..It was impressive how they worked the rest of the week to have those 20 minutes for them to present their tasks,.
As a conclussion to my week reflection I want to mention the article "Sailing the 5 Cs with Learning Strategies" (http://www.nclrc.org/sailing/) with these 5 words : "communication,culture,connection, comparisons and communities",(I haven't heard " 5 Cs" expression before).
These 5 words,the article and the page reassures and confirms all my beliefs about education.and makes me fall in love again with my profession,as every time I learn something new or reflect upon a useful tool
Maria Elena
Hi Marilen,
ReplyDeleteNice reflection. Good to know that you've had concept of IM for over 15 years. You must be well-versed in that. I agree that technology is very useful tool for educators to enhance the achievement level of students. By the way, I also did the same song activity with my students previous term. It worked wonders with students as it did in your case. I feel encouraged by your remarks that you love your profession. Here I share the same opinion with you.
Tariq Hayat
My dearest Marilen,
ReplyDeleteHow are you my partner? You don't only enumerate the activities and learning you've gained from this week's interactions but as well included your feelings and passion about the tasks you've done.
I always look forward to a continuous connection for us and the rest of our course mates as I also hope to see you face to face someday, somewhere.
Wishing you always the best,
BECKY