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The document discusses applying Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences in a B.Ed classroom. [1] It identifies nine types of intelligence and suggests strategies for catering to students' varying intelligences, such as identifying their strongest intelligence through testing; [2] developing teaching strategies like cultural programs and competitions in different subjects to allow students to showcase their talents; and [3] using interdisciplinary teaching approaches to relate topics to different intelligences. It also proposes establishing nine "innovative learning clubs", each dedicated to one intelligence, to foster students' strengths and help them direct their own learning.

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Multiple Intelligence

The document discusses applying Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences in a B.Ed classroom. [1] It identifies nine types of intelligence and suggests strategies for catering to students' varying intelligences, such as identifying their strongest intelligence through testing; [2] developing teaching strategies like cultural programs and competitions in different subjects to allow students to showcase their talents; and [3] using interdisciplinary teaching approaches to relate topics to different intelligences. It also proposes establishing nine "innovative learning clubs", each dedicated to one intelligence, to foster students' strengths and help them direct their own learning.

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“Application​ ​of​ ​Multiple​ ​intelligence​ ​theory​ ​in​ ​a​ ​B.

Ed​ ​Classroom”
An​ ​important​ ​part​ ​of​ ​understanding​ ​is​ ​knowing​ ​who​ ​we​ ​are​ ​and​ ​what​ ​we​ ​can​ ​do...
Ultimately,​ ​we​ ​must​ ​synthesize​ ​our​ ​understandings​ ​for​ ​ourselves.​ ​The​ ​performance​ ​of
understanding​ ​that​ ​try​ ​matters​ ​are​ ​the​ ​ones​ ​we​ ​carry​ ​out​ ​as​ ​human​ ​beings​ ​in​ ​an​ ​imperfect
world​ ​which​ ​we​ ​can​ ​affect​ ​for​ ​good​ ​or​ ​for​ ​ill.
(Howard​ ​Gardner​ ​1999:​ ​180-181)
Each individual is unique in nature; s/he is different from other not only in physical features but
also his/her mental capabilities. Each person with his uniqueness and his capabilities excels in
his life game in a unique manner which adds to the variety in life. Brain research shows that we
use different parts of the brain for different purposes and we have a multiple number of
intelligences.
In ‘Frames of Mind’, Gardner describes nine types of intelligence and he calls it multiple
intelligence.

In order to cater to different intelligences in a [Link] classroom possessed by different individuals


we​ ​need​ ​to
1. Identify​ ​the​ ​type​ ​of​ ​intelligence​ ​which​ ​is​ ​strongest​ ​in​ ​each​ ​individual
By​ ​taking​ ​a​ ​Multiple​ ​Intelligence​ ​test.

2. Develop​ ​effective​ ​strategies​ ​to​ ​meet​ ​the​ ​same,


​ ​Providing​ ​opportunities​ ​to​ ​display​ ​their​ ​talents
​ ​Holding​ ​various​ ​cultural​ ​programs
​ ​Holding​ ​different​ ​competitions​ ​in​ ​different​ ​subject​ ​areas
​​ ​ ​Exploring​ ​their​ ​interests​ ​in​ ​various​ ​fields
​ ​Regarding ​ ​intellectual​ ​ability​ ​more​ ​broadly
​ ​Identifying​ ​student’s​ ​needs​ ​from​ ​their​ ​perspectives
​ ​Increasing​ ​their​ ​self-esteem​ ​through​ ​motivation
​ ​Building​ ​their​ ​confidence​ ​level​ ​by​ ​constant​ ​encouragement
​ ​Applying​ ​Strengths,​ ​Weaknesses,​ ​Opportunities​ ​and​ ​Threats​ ​(SWOT)
​ ​analysis
3. Use​ ​interdisciplinary​ ​approach​ ​while​ ​teaching​ ​,
​​ ​ ​Each​ ​topic​ ​to​ ​be​ ​taught​ ​can​ ​be​ ​planned​ ​in​ ​9​ ​different​ ​ways​ ​to​ ​suit​ ​the​ ​[Link]
​ ​students​ ​multiple​ ​intelligence​ ​and​ ​can​ ​be​ ​discussed,​ ​analysed​ ​and​ ​executed​ ​
​ ​ ​ ​through​ ​seminar,​ ​workshop,​ ​through​ ​team​ ​teaching​ ​etc
​ ​ ​ ​Use​ ​interdisciplinary​ ​approach​ ​while​ ​relating​ ​certain​ ​topics​ ​to​ ​meet​ ​the
​ ​challenges​ ​of​ ​eight​ ​intelligences.

4. Begin​ ​Innovative ​ ​learning​ ​Clubs


Nine innovative Learning Clubs can be developed, each dedicated to one of Gardner's
nine​ ​intelligences.

Gardner's​ ​Identified Innovative


Intelligence Learning​ ​Club
Linguistic​ ​Intelligence Literary​ ​Club

Mathematical-Logical Mathematics​ ​Club


Intelligence
Visual-Spatial Fine​ ​Arts​ ​Club
Intelligence
Musical​ ​Intelligence Musicians​ ​Club

Bodily​ ​Kinesthetic Physical​ ​Training


Intelligence Club
Interpersonal​ ​Intelligence Social ​ ​Club

Intrapersonal​ ​Intelligence Self​ ​-discovery​ ​Club

Naturalistic​ ​Intelligence Nature​ ​Club

Existentialistic Self-actualization
Intelligence Club

● We​ ​can​ ​divide​ ​the​ ​whole​ ​class​ ​into​ ​9​ ​groups​ ​comprising​ ​nine​ ​Clubs
● Each​ ​club​ ​can​ ​have​ ​a​ ​leader
● Make the respective Clubs functional in various aspects to meet the Multiple Intelligence
theory​ ​.
● Every​ ​day​ ​2-​ ​2​ ​1/2​ ​hours​ ​should​ ​be​ ​catered​ ​to​ ​the​ ​students​ ​working​ ​in​ ​the​ ​respective​ ​clubs.
● Students can move in groups of 12-13 through all eight centres spending about half an
hour​ ​at​ ​each​ ​club.

This would definitely result in fruitful learning as each individual will be able to identify his
strengths and weaknesses, which intelligence is strongest in him/her, he will try to nurture the
multiple​ ​intelligences​ ​which​ ​would​ ​lay​ ​foundation​ ​for​ ​his​ ​journey​ ​in​ ​life.

From​ ​the​ ​Teacher-educators​ ​point​ ​of​ ​view​ ​following​ ​aspects​ ​should​ ​be​ ​taken​ ​care​ ​of
○ Teacher​ ​–Educators​ ​should​ ​support​ ​for​ ​diverse​ ​learners​ ​and​ ​hard​ ​work
○ Teacher​ ​–Educators​ ​should​ ​bring​ ​awareness-building​ ​for​ ​implementing​ ​MI.
○ Teacher –Educator must use MI is a means to identify the MI in students as well as
foster​ ​high​ ​quality​ ​work
○ Teacher –Educator must encourage informal and formal exchanges. Collaborate
with​ ​staff
○ Teacher –Educator must develop meaningful curriculum and assessment options to
meet​ ​MI.
With an understanding of Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, teacher-educators, school
administrators, can better understand the learners in their midst. They can allow students to
safely explore and learn in many ways, and they can help students direct their own learning. Help
students understand and appreciate their strengths, and identify real-world activities that will
stimulate​ ​more​ ​learning.

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