Much of MI's success in school is related to the parents' understanding
of this concept. Teachers should explain this concept to parents, and ask
them to reinforce this type of learning at home. For example, if a student
is extremely talented in music, but his/her parents only focus on her 'C'
average in math, the student will feel as though his/her talent is worthless.
Both the teacher and the parents could instead focus on ways of incorporating
the student's musical intelligence in learning algebra. Sounds weird, but
it can be done! The student will learn more and probably thank you for
it.
Parents who are involved in their child's learning can easily be involved
in MI. For instance, if there is a career day at school, jobs from each
of the intelligences should be represented. Offer to come into your child's
class and talk about the skills and intelligences you use in your job everyday.
Students will be able to see the intelligences in action and value this
type of instruction even more.
Parents can help teachers determine strengths at the beginning of the year.
Teachers are unfamiliar with their students so early in the year, and parental
input will help speed the process of identifying intelligences along.
Much of MI's success in school is related to the parents' understanding
of this concept. Teachers should explain this concept to parents, and ask
them to reinforce this type of learning at home. For example, if a student
is extremely talented in music, but his/her parents only focus on her 'C'
average in math, the student will feel as though his/her talent is worthless.
Both the teacher and the parents could instead focus on ways of incorporating
the student's musical intelligence in learning algebra. Sounds weird, but
it can be done! The student will learn more and probably thank you for
it.