Multiple Intelligences Part II (The Arc of Learning)

Teaching toward Multiple Intelligences: Identifying the characteristics of multiple intelligence through behavioral observation and instruction.

Introduction

In order to identify the characteristics of multiple intelligence through behavioral observation and instruction, one must first know what multiple intelligences are in theory and the practice behind them, before teaching toward them. Teaching toward multiple intelligences entails identifying the characteristic(s) of the multiple intelligence(s) that each student possesses, through the use of observation and instructional techniques. Research has been conducted on this subject by forerunners in the field. One of the major contributors of The Multiple Intelligence theory is Howard Gardner.

Multiple intelligence theory originates from the late seventies to the early eighties. In some sense it can be considered the birth child of Howard Gardner, Professor of Education and Co-Director now Senior Director of Project Zero at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and Adjunct Professor of Neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine.

Before discussing multiple intelligences, we must first understand what they are.

Con't in next blog post... Howard Gardner

The Arc of Learning

What is an Arc?

According to Wikipedia, a story arc is the chronological construction of a plot in a novel or story. 

In mathematical terms, an arc is defined as a portion of the boundary of a circle or a curve. It can also be referred to as an open curve.

In education, the ARC offers numerous resources to help guide you through the special education process for children.

I define an ARC as an apparent path, a protection for an area that it covers such as an umbrella that shelters a person from the rain, meaning that it acts as a shield. We will examine topics pertaining to education and the correlation to the well-being of the whole child.

Investment in 

The Whole Child,

Using:

The implementation of strategies that will provide a supportive learning environment that promotes and addresses each child’s individual needs, by building strong relationships among students, staff, families and the community, using evidence-based strategies that include learning environments that promote a child’s social, emotional, cognitive and academic development, as well as their physical and mental health, no matter their background.

We will look at the tensions that raise the stakes in education, obstacles that happen along the way, the consequences, and changes that are of great magnitude.

Meeting of the Minds (The Arc of Learning)

What does the term The Arc of Education mean to you?