As Cuya and I started our conversation about education and the incarceration system; I couldn’t help, but wonder why Multiple Intelligence (MI) has not been implemented into the education system.
I was first introduced to MI when my son was 3 years old. The daycare he attended worked with my son using different learning styles. I was so impressed by his progress that I knew he would be fully prepared for the kindergarten.
Even as early as 3 years of age, my son learned best through physical movement and he thrived off of this type of learning style. However, back then I did not know he was being taught based on the Multiple Intelligence theory. I just assumed he would do well in any type of educational setting.
Much to my surprise I was totally wrong! My son has had academic challenges, difficulties and years of frustration, due to the current education system. And, its inability to adapt to the learning styles of all children/students.
It was about 6 years later; while completing my Master’s Degree in Family Life Education, I was reintroduced to Multiple Intelligence. I fell in love with the theory all over again. I even developed a parenting program (SKILLS4LIFE) outlining the benefits and advantages of Multiple Intelligence in the classroom.
It is my hope that one day the education system will start to focus less on what we are educating our children and more on how we are educating our children?
For more information on Multiple Intelligence please visit http://www.thomasarmstrong.com/multiple_intelligences.php
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