Chapter 13 MI: Other Applications of MI Theory

This chapter discussed three different ways in which MI theory can be applied in the classroom other than through lessons; computer technology, cultural diversity, and career counseling. With computer technology, a lot of it we’re learning about in Theresa’s class, which deals with integrating technology in the classroom, I just never realized that it could apply to the MI theory, even though it doesn’t really surprise me. The line, “every culture has and uses all eight intelligences” (177), is very powerful. With the cultural diversity that is happening all over America realizing this is very important. Since I want to move into a city to teach I should especially be aware of this, hopefully find the multiple intelligences across the different cultures in my classroom. Career counseling is actually really fun for the students to do. I remember being in high school and taking a bunch of quizzes about myself to find out what I should do when I grow up. These different ways to use the MI theory in the classroom is very important, and I will be sure to make sure I incorporate these three things while I am in the classroom.