Thoughts

It is very disheartening to know the number of kids who are failing within our education system in the United States.  One child lost is one adult we must care for (e.g. welfare, unemployement, prison, crime, etc…..).    There are so many facets to consider when educating students.

MULTIPLE INTELIGENCES

 (Conceived by Howard Gardner, Multiple Intelligences are seven different ways to demonstrate intellectual ability.) 

If we do not recognize the various intelligences of each student, he/she is sometimes labeled as learning disabled, attention deficit, etc.

  • Visual/Spatial Intelligence (picture smart)

  • Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence (word smart)

  • Logical/Mathematical (number/reasoning smart)

  • Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence (body smart)

  • Musical/Rhythmic Intelligence (music smart)

  • Interpersonal Intelligence (people smart)

  • Intrapersonal Intelligence (self smart)

  • Naturalist Intelligence (nature smart)

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LEARNING STYLES

  • Visual Learners:  Learn by seeing.  Prefer pictures, displayers, etc.

  • Auditory Learners:  Learn by hearing.  Prefer discussions and talking things through.

  • Tactile/Kinesthetic Learners:  Learns through doing.  Prefer the hands-on approach.

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Learning Disabilities

  • Dyslexia – Inability to understand written or oral language
  • Dyscalculia – Inability to understand and manipulate numbers
  • Dysgraphia – Inability to write properly
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder – Inability to stay focused on tasks

One thought on “Thoughts

  1. The above issues can be overwhelming to educators. The educators must also determine what is the best method of delivery the curricula taken into consideration the above and TECHNOLOGY. There are websites to remedidate students, books on tapes, educational games, etc. Which is the best method is sometimes a trial and error process.

    DECISIONS! DECISIONS!

    WE CAN DO IT!

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