Adult Multiple Intelligences in Practice
Step 2: Reflect on this research and your practice
- Outline the key points in the article.
- Jot down your questions about the study or the research findings.
- Reflect on the following questions:*
- What evidence have you seen in your practice to support the theory that there are many ways to be “smart”?
- What implications do you think MI theory has for teaching and learning?
- How can you observe learners’ intelligences?
- How can you draw on students’ strengths?
- What resources would you need in order to implement MI-inspired teaching/counseling?
- How might you introduce MI theory to learners?
- How do you think students might respond to MI theory and MI-inspired activities?
(*Questions adapted from Viens, J. & Kallenbach, S. (2004) Multiple Intelligences and Adult Literacy: A Sourcebook for Practitioners. New York: Teachers College Press. To order a copy, click here. (Opens new browser window. Close it to return.)) Based on your role in your program, choose the articles to read.
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