Synthesized Chptr 8 MI

Write a brief abstract of the chapter.
This chapter is all about classroom management using the MI’s. It begins by explaining teachers have always had trouble settling down a rowdy class at the beginning of a period, and the chapter then gives an example from each intelligence of a way to gain the classes attention and settle them down. Armstrong then talks about preparing for transitions, and suggests having a specific cue for when you are about to switch activities. He also describes different ways of teaching/expressing the classroom rules using each of the eight intelligences. Using MI to split into groups is the next section, and then after that managing individual behavior is brought up with some discipline methods for each type of intelligence. Lastly, Armstrong explains that MI theory is valuable with classroom management, but isn’t a substitute for a professional who can deal with emotional or behavioral issues.

How did you connect to the reading and briefly reflect on your thoughts?
Mackenzie liked this chapter as a resource for a bunch of tips and tricks to use in the classroom that relates to the MI’s. I liked the chapter because of the group ideas, and how splitting up the kids using the MI’s can be really fun. Renee plans on using this chapter as a resource for her teaching career as effective ways to manage her classroom. Aaron favored the part f the chapter talking about MI’s to deal with behavioral issues within the classroom.