Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences is both profound and cliche. Throughout the educational world, the phrase "multiple intelligences" gets bandied about again and again, the same way as so much edu-jargon until it has almost become trite. In few places are teachers and schools succeeding in truly meeting Gardner's vision of teaching "consequential" content in a way that actualizes the various intelligences inherent in us all.
Consider the following video showing how a school district in Indianapolis is attempting to actualize their multiple intelligence approach. In what ways are they achieving Garnder's desire for student understanding that is both deep and "consequential"? In what ways is thier approach falling short (in order words, "inconsequential")?
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment