Amy Fleming
This class was an interesting and engaging session focused on a multitude of topics. Some of the main topics were types of intelligences, intelligent quotients (IQs), and neuropathology. These topics were presented with information with connections for both teachers and other service professionals.
The different types of intelligences expressed were as follows:
Linguistic and verbal intelligence: Strength in words and word connections
Logical intelligence: Strength in math and logic
Spatial intelligence: Strength with pictures
Body/movement intelligence: Strength with physical activities
Musical intelligence: Strength in rhythm and sound
Interpersonal intelligence: Strength in communication
Intrapersonal intelligence: Strength in analyzing and awareness
Naturalist intelligence: Good with understanding and manipulating nature
We also viewed a bell curve of known intelligence tests and discussed neuropathology of learning.
Knowing the different types of intelligences and how they correspond to your students is an important tool for teachers. For example, if you have a student who has spatial and interpersonal intelligences, you would not want to have this student working on independent writing at all times. While it’s important to know our students’ strengths and how to appeal to them to optimize learning it is also important to push students beyond their comfort zones to try new experiences and learn new skills as well.
Lastly, the bell curve can serve as a useful tool for assessing our own teaching and if we’re within the right target for reaching our students.
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