Combination 8 UbD, 8, 11, 12 MI

Chapter 8 MI

Students present a broad range of behaviors. From the enthusiastic star student, the withdrawn intellectual, and the creative non-complier. Managing these behaviors depends on your knowledge of the specific student. I have one student who would fall under the category of creative non-complier. He can be hyperactive and prone to bouts of verbal aggression. When he displays this behavior, he is allowed to isolate himself in one of the room’s corners and work on unfinished work. When the class is focused on a task, a one-on-one conference is typically held with him. When given a chance to vent, his aggression quickly vanishes. It ultimately comes down to how well you know your students and what will work for them.

Chapter 8 UbD

Grades and reports should be based on learning goals and performance standards. The book describes a set of principles that make an assessment appropriate. All assessments should be based on pre-established, clearly delineated, content-specific learning goals. They are then aligned with the standard that best fits it. Additional academic areas, such as participation, attendance, disposition, etc. Though these are important and should be included in a yearly report, they are irrelevant to an assessment. The method grades are reported should also be varied. My mentor would use Powerschool, report cards, emails, and occasionally phone calls. I hope to establish meaningful assessments and differentiate the way I report grades.

Chapter 11 MI

MI Theory can be applied universally. This statement has been made in pervious reflections. Unsurprisingly, students with IEP’s can benefit significantly from taking MI Surveys. MI Surveys will give us data that will allow us to gauge which intelligence they excel in. This, in turn, can be used to achieve learning goals and other areas identified on an IEP. Students who are identified with ADHD will benefit from activities involving bodily movements and interpersonal activities. When I become a teacher, all my students will be given an MI survey. This will allow me to plan subsequent lessons.

Chapter 12 MI

MI Theory is an effective strategy in improving student’s cognitive skills. Basic memorization using MI theory can greatly improve the retention of the content. Others include using multiple intelligences in unison to solve various problems. Mathematicians and scientific theorist are known for using sketches, diagrams, movements, and imagination to envision their product. Musicians and artists can use ratios, geometric shapes, and other mathematical terms to improve their writing. I will expose my students to the interconnected web of multiple intelligence and how they will encounter all of them in real life.