Multiple Intelligences: Chapter 3

Abstract:
This chapter focuses on how to identify and assess students' multiple intelligences. The best way to do this is through observation; watching how they behave and misbehave, what they do in their free time, looking at their academic records, talking to them and/or the parents, etc. We have to assess how the students learn so we as teachers can develop lessons that get the information across to and understood by the students.

Reflection:
Everyone in the group agreed that observing the behavior of the students is the best way to assess their multiple intelligences. Leigh and John noted that the particular section about students "misbehaving" (talking, doodling, or tapping instead of paying attention) was a great indicator. Some teachers may be quick to punish or scold these students, but we should take these signs as hints to what their stronger MIs might be. Chrissy and Meredith both expressed concern that in a high school setting where you could easily have over over 100 students throughout a year it would be difficult to assess them all.