Using Multiple Intelligences to Learn NatureScience

RATIONALE:
The traditional understanding of intelligence assumes that our ability to learn and do things is a result of cognitive ability.  As a result, IQ tests were derived and students were assessed and placed in classes reflecting their scores.  The problem with this is that IQ tests do nothing to judge a student's potential.  They merely demonstrate that a child is good or not good at taking standardized tests.  Moreover, an extreme number of students are placed in special education classes because they are judged on what they cannot do.  This is why we feel it is important to help educators understand the different learning styles and adapt them appropriately to current teaching methods.  With this information, we are hopeful that educators will tap into and bring out individual potential of our blossoming students.
 

AUDIENCE and PREREQUISITES:
The activities of this curriculum address educators and parents who see the need for change in methodology.The learners must:
 

• Be familiar with the multiple intelligence theory
• Be sensitive to the needs of children
• Be open to change
• Have keen observational skills
• Have basic computer knowledge
• Use a browser to locate pertinent information

OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this activity, participants should be able to :
 

• Develop a plan using eight intelligences for teaching plant science
• Utilize resources on the Web for teaching with multiple intelligences
• Recognize the intelligence best used for him/herself
• Discern the intelligence dominating the learning of each student

• The teacher will guide the learners to investigate all of the sites provided on the Web.
• The learners will visit the botanical garden site.
• The learners will identify their own strongest intelligence by taking a quiz.
• The learners will visit several Multiple Intelligence sites.
• The learners will navigate their intelligence through games and activities.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION: