Abstract:
In Chapter 1 of Multiple Intelligences Thomas Armstrong introduces the eight different intelligences that was created by Howard Gardner. The chapter then goes on to explain the different types of intelligences and how they overlap. It also explains the different tests we as teachers can do and students as individuals can do to see where their weakest and strongest areas are. The strongest points of the MI theory are pointed out as well in the end of the chapter. Synthesis:
Chapter 1 describes the eight different intelligences which were linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist. Knowing these eight intelligences and what each one means is crucial for teachers because the characteristics that come from these not only help us get to know our students, but they also assist us in teaching them most efficiently. For example a bodily-kinesthetic learners are described using their whole body to express ideas and feelings. Knowing this helps us know that this student need to move around and do physical things to learn the most effectively. This is shown on the MI Theory Summary Chart on page 10.
Armstrong talks about the key points in the MI Theory. The first point that he makes is that every person possesses all eight intelligences. This point makes students feel like they are intelligent, even if they score very low in some areas, the fact that they have that type of intelligence sometimes gives them a little extra belief in themselves. Another main point is that most people can develop each intelligence. Every person is stronger in one area than another, but being able to build and improve in the other ways is again something that students lacking in self confidence can believe in. Knowing that this intelligence test doesn't prevent a student from reaching a certain point, but makes clear their strongest intelligences in order to help them learn the others.
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