Multiple Intelligences Chapter 13

Tyler Duran 9 Oct 2007
Ryan Michaud
Rebecca McIntire
Samantha Brissette
Multiple Intelligences Ch. 13


Abstract:
Chapter thirteen in MI was about applications of MI theory. The chapter focuses on three areas they deem important which are: computer technology, cultural diversity, and career counseling. They state that even though computers are often deemed only a part of the logical intelligence, it can be used by people with strengths in any intelligences, because there is such a variety in software available. They list several software programs and which MI they apply to. They then move on to the next factor where they state that an MI must be valued by a culture in order to be considered an intelligence; different cultures value different things, sometimes valuing one intelligence over the other. They finish with a list of careers and which MI they pertain to, and a small table listing prominent individuals in different careers from minorities. Students who have a tendency toward one intelligence could be very good at a career that emphasizes that intelligence. The chapter included two templates that showed numerous examples of how to incorporate MI into daily instruction.

Self-Relations:
This chapter seemed suited better to the student, to view as a resource on how they could further integrate their intelligences into their lives. Or this could be used earlier on with the introduction to MI theory and as part of the introduction to your students. That being said, the list of computer software was generally found to be helpful, because much of it could be purchased by the school and used to help and guide student’s education. Most really liked the list of MI savants, because one way to reach a student from a different background, is to relate the subject and examples into the curriculum. Some worried that the whole discussion of cultural intelligence seems really close to not being politically correct to me. I can’t see a teacher saying to a student that their culture values something so that student should care about it.