MI Chapter 13 Synthesis Team 4

We all stated in our abstracts almost the exact same thing, down to wording. We said that the chapter talked about three "new" ways of implementing the multiple intelligences into the classroom. The first was with technology, beyond sole including of the typical "math geek" type of student. The book gave an excellent chart for each intelligence showing software programs that could be used to engage that particular type of learner. The second way of using the intelligences in the classroom was through cultural diversity. The book stated that since we know an intelligence is only as meaningful as the culture who is utilizing it, it is obviously going to be important to know how each varying culture values, respects, and uses each intelligence. Lastly, the chapter talked about using MI's in career counseling through using tools that help students sort through possible professions based on your academic and intelligence strengths.

We thought that this chapter was great, but felt that the technology piece was a little outdated. We felt that we already knew how to use a computer with students other than the stereotypical "math geek" as the book worded it, and that actually, that stereotype is going away more and more rapidly. We particularly liked the section on career counseling, because we had had experiences in high school, clubs, etc, where it was very beneficial to know your strengths and weaknesses academically, and having that knowledge while choosing a profession for the rest of your life will definitely be essential.