Multiple Intelligences: Chapter 11

This chapter focused on the use of Multiple Intelligences in special education. It discussed how learning "disabilities" can occur within any of the eight intelligences and also that just because a student is in a special education program does not mean the eight intelligences do not apply. Another topic covered in the chapter is use of MI theory in the development of IEPs (individualized educational programs). Also mentioned was the fact that applying MI to special education places a greater emphasis on the students' strengths instead of their "weaknesses".

We thought this chapter was a fairly important and interesting one. We all agreed that focusing on their strenghts and MIs is a great thing. Not only does it allow the teacher to see what they can use to help the student learn, but it is also a self-esteem booster for the student if their strengths are discussed instead of their "weaknesses", or areas of learning that are less developed. We also thought that the charts they gave of famous people who had learning disabilities were, how they're not that uncommon, and how you can work with them and still achieve great things.