Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom

1.) There are several multiple intelligences that I have strength in, the most prominent being Interperosnal and Naturalist. The core characteristics of Interpersonal intelligence are collaborative skills, coopeartive attitude, leadership, social influence, social empathy, and social connection. The core characteristics which best describe my personal learning style are collaborative skills and leadership. I work very well with others and enjoy completing tasks in a group setting. Throughout my high school and college career I have served in various leadership roles and find benefit in leading and heping others.

2.) Students with an interpersonal intelligence seek support from others, thus like working in a group environment. Students also find value in relationships and enjoy working collaboratively. Many students with this particular type of intelligence portray a competative personality and take part in many leadership roles.

3.) There are various ways in which teachers can support this type of intelligence within the classroom, such as promoting student interactions during lessons and activities, to help increase social skills. Teachers can provide students with opportunities to select thier own groups and incorportate some type of competion to promtre higher achievement. Teachers can also work together and create activities with other classrooms to help increase the different types of interactions students encounter.

4.) Technologies that stimulate interpersonal intelligences include class discussions where students can talk together about the subject matter. Collaborative projects are also beneficial because they encourage studnet interaction and social connection. Other technologies that motivate this type of intelligence are message boards, walkie-talkies, and intercoms, all of which relate to social interactions as the mian means of learning.

5.) It is extremely important for teacher to be fully aware and understand the multiple intelligences in order to incorporate each intelligence into the classroom. Teachers need to ensure that each student is in an environment that relates to thier particular learning style and are supported in that area. Students need to feel motivated to learn in a way that works best for thier learning style, teachers can achieve this by making lessons and activiltes applicable to all intelligences.