MI Chapter 2: MI and Personal Development

In the book Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, chapter two discusses ways in which I can develop my own intelligences. I learned in this chapter that it is often helpful for a teacher to be skilled in multiple intelligences in order to better help the different learners in his/her classroom. I also learned that certain experiences can either help to “kick start” learning in a certain intelligence or hinder it. The last one is very important in my classroom because it means that I could stunt my student’s growth if I am not supportive enough. Teachers should help students grow, not hinder them.