Strengths and Weaknesses

Since 1997 a dear friend has gently taught me the finer art of using Multiple Intelligences as a guide while I teach. Not only has this knowledge helped me be a better teacher to my own children, but it has helped me better understand other children I come in contact with. It helps me see the uniqueness in others not their "stupidness." It has helped me celebrate everyone as a Child of God, unique and special. I thank Sharla for sharing what she learned because she had to learn it. I now what to share some web sites and books that have helped make our home and school a little more fun!

Websites

Dr. Thomas Armstrong SUPER!!!! I would start here so you can understand a bit about what MI is. I started by reading his book "In Their Own Way" (of course sold at his web site)
Howard Gardner The first authority on MI
Cynthia Ulrich Tobias web page
Gigglepotz "Integrating Curricula with Multiple Intelligences" Oh, where to start...at the top..."The 8 Areas of Intelligence" and then march on down the list of topics. At the bottom you will find questionnaires...try it and see what you find.
Using ALL Your Smarts This site lets you see what each intelligence is like. I would spend some time clicking on the other links Katherine Holmes provides. Her "references" is a great place to go if you would like further study.
Learning Styles This site doesn't necessarily prescribe to multiple intelligence perse, but does recognize that children aren't dumb if they don't learn the "right" way. Great ideas and information. Worth a look.
Surfaquarium.com This site is "kid safe" and has links to games and other activities that cater to that intelligence. I would start in their Overview area. Also check out the "Ready to Print and Use M.I. Inventory"
M.I. Smart About half way down this site is a list of the multiple intelligences that when clicked on gives great definitions. When you go to those site, click on the "More Info" button at the bottom to find ways to engage those intelligences in learning. Just under that box is "other resources" those links are worth a look as well. Don't miss this chart you visually intelligent people. <smile>
Brain Connection This site offers some great articles to help you (as a teacher) understand your children. You may need to do some searching, but I would start in their "Library".
EdWeb This is a great overview web site. There is also a page on this site about homeschooling <grin>.
Teacher Education A web site designed for teacher (of course that is you) to help them find ways to engage all intelligences. Great ideas when you are stumped with a "different" child.
Rising Sun Publication Not to in-depth but a good start.
The Seven Human Intelligences an articles on homeschoolzone.com.
Family Education "What's your Child's Primary Learning Style" A quiz.
Family Education article by Diana Bohmer "Multiple Intelligences: What does it Mean to be Smart?"
Article on math and MI by Mark Wahl.
List of MI articles (site?) from the Family Fun (Disney Online) web site. When you type in "multiple intelligences" you get over 3700 search results...good luck!
New Horizons At the end of this page there is a ton of resources, links, books, articles etc.
Article on Multiple Intelligences and autism from Weirdkids

Books

In Their Own Way by Dr. Thomas Armstrong
The Way They Learn by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias
Every Child Can Succeed by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias

Who is the smarter child?

May I share a scene from a movie that I can not recall the name of...

Two American children (a boy and girl) are walking in an African dessert with a native boy. They are tired, thirsty, hungry and lost. The native boy stops and starts digging in the sand. Pretty soon he digs deep enough that water is found and all three are refreshed and revived. Later that evening around the fire the American boy tried so explain to the native boy how his walk man radio works. He uses very scientific big words, which the native boy has never heard and does not understand. Yet, this young American boy is proving he is very smart.

I pose the question who is the smart one? The boy who could find water or the boy who understands how electronic equipment works? Intelligence can be found in many area and in different ways and as the "teacher" of your children you will know what they know and what they don't know, if you are in tune, prayerful and watchful.

Last updated: November, 2006

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