Chapter 4 -MI

Chapter 4 covered various strategies for introducing the 8 MI to your students. I liked the variety of ways and games that can be used to introduce different learning styles to your students. I loved how at the beginning of the chapter the reader is reminded to find positive ways that make sure all of my students are considered “smart” in all 8 intelligence styles. I believe that the way we say things is key in promoting new ideas and concepts. Why turn someone down on accident. It is then that much harder to pull that student back out of that hole! I also agreed with the point that as a teacher I should explain what I am doing with the kids before hand, unless surprise is part of the activity. In that case I explain really well afterwards. More than once this chapter reminded the reader to inform the students what the 8 MI are after doing the game, walk, or other informative event associated with the MI. I hope that I can find fun and relaxing ways to show my students what each of the 8 intelligences are. I think quick games and small projects are a nice way to not only show these 8 intelligence, but also help the students feel good about themselves and get their minds refocused if we have just finished a lot of work (I would do something like this near the end of class or in the middle to break things up).