As the new year unfolds and thousands of students enter the classrooms, teachers everywhere wonder how they will once again motivate every student to fully benefit from the lessons teachers have prepared for them. With the common core, engagement will be crucial in building literacy and the academic success which accompanies such student involvement.
One of the most successful approaches I have had with my
students is helping students discover their many talents through taking a
simple multiple intelligence assessment.
Not only does this knowledge assist teachers in developing more engaging
lessons based on student interests and talents, but also builds student
self-esteem as s/he discovers that s/he does have incredible talents.
Take a few minutes to view Gardner
as he explains the many benefits for educators in knowing this information on
their students. Further, with this
knowledge of personal gifts and strengths, students can tap these skills to
interact with each other, complete class projects using these skills, etc.
Teachers may wish to see where their strengths lie as
well. The link which follows will allow
teachers to see what their intelligences are.
Find
your own learning style with this quick test. It only takes a couple of minutes to complete
and may shed some insights on personal teaching styles. If a teacher finds that most lessons are
based on having students listen, the teacher favors auditory deliveries. However, not many students are auditory so
such information should give teachers reason to pause and possibly begin to
include other learning style deliveries so that all students can benefit from
the instruction.
How do students discover their many talents? Use the multiple intelligences survey
for students. I use it every year
and enjoy seeing my students see that
they do have amazing talents which I will keep in mind in lesson planning:)
Have a great school year and enjoy Labor Day!
Denise
Marnie
Cheryl
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