The two multiple intelligences that I feel best describe how I learn are visual-spatial and interpersonal. A visual-spatial learner perceives the world visually and notices and remembers visual details. I am extremely observant and have been repeatedly told that I notice the tiniest of all details. For me, the details are just as important as the big picture! If I see something just once, I can oftentimes successfully recreate it, and I always appreciate looking at something visual while being taught--handout, powerpoint, diagram, etc. An interpersonal learner is one who notices moods and changes in others. He or she can identify motives in others' behaviors and relate well with other people. I usually prefer to work in a group rather than alone as long as I feel my group members are equally contributing! I found it interesting that Roblyer stated this learning intelligence is typically possessed by psychologists, therapists, and salespersons! I was a consultant with Southern Living at Home for almost three years and did fairly well selling home interior products. I have entertained the idea of getting my real-estate license at some point in the future because I would enjoy working with people in that capacity.
As far as my teaching style, I would venture to say that a teacher likely incorporates his or her personal learning intelligences because they come naturally. I definitely incorporate the visual-spatial component. I do not utilize as much cooperative learning as I would like because I only teach a maximum of six students at a time. Because I am a reading teacher, I tend to focus on the metacognitive aspect of reading which could fall into the intrapersonal intelligence category. It is critical for readers to be able to ask themselves questions to assess their own understanding--Does it look right? Does it sound right? Does it make sense? What is my background knowledge of this topic? Did my thinking change?
The lesson plan I am creating for the technology course I am currently taking is over non-fiction text structure.
Description:
Expository text is not written in the same structure as narrative text. This often causes readers to experience difficulty in understanding nonfiction text. Students who are aware of and understand the structures of expository text are better able to determine essential information and comprehend informational text.
Essential Question:
How does understanding text structure impact comprehension?
Unit Questions:
What are the five types of expository text structure?
What are signal words associated with each text structure?
What graphic organizers can be used to visually represent each text structure?
Below is a table that includes each of the intelligences as defined by Howard Gardner. Specific examples of activities that could be selected to meet the needs of students as they learn about text structure are included.
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