I believe a creative and alternative method that can be utilized to measure children’s academic achievement is a hands on approach. For instance, instead of having a child take a math test on paper, the child will have the opportunity to use tangible objects to complete an assignment. According to the theory of multiple intelligence, there are eight currently accepted intelligences are: (Ref: Educational Psychology, Robert Slavin. 2009, 117)
1. Spatial
2. Linguistic
3. Logical-mathematical
4. Bodily-kinesthetic
5. Musical
6. Interpersonal
7. Intrapersonal
8. Naturalistic
I believe that from an early age, the primary and secondary intelligence of a child should be taken into consideration. Understanding how a child best learns will afford educators an opportunity to better serve the children! I also believe that parents should be held to a higher accountability that what is the norm in America.
“In Japan, the development of intelligence is fostered by widely shared values which in turn are supported by the institutions of the society. Among these values are school achievement and diligent study. Parents demand high-quality schools and have high expectations for their children.”
Before this assignment I was not familiar with The Multiple Intelligence Theory. I am very interested in the theory and look forward to researching and learning more about the types of intelligences and how to better serve children based off of these types of intelligences.
Tasha,
ReplyDeleteI agree that parents should be held accountable. I can remember when children would come in on Monday and everything that we had done the week before was forgotten or "untaught" (especially behavior).
Tasha,
ReplyDeleteIt's very interesting that you bring up the academic value that Japan's society places on its young people. Do you think that is why they consistently score higher in math and science than do American children? I suppose here in the United States we have learned not to push our personal values on other people out of respect, but that could be hurting our children. Thank you for the information about Japan, it really made me think.
You may want to check out this website:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.howardgardner.com/MI/mi.html
I had to present Gardner for a staff development a couple of years ago. Very interesting! His philsophy completely reformed my view on children. I now share his view that every child is capable of experiencing intelligence in one form or another.