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EDUCATION: Any act or experience that has a formative effect on mind, character or physical ability of an individual. In its technical sense, Education is the process by which society deliberately transmit its accumulated knowledge, skills and values from one generation to another.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

STUDENTS’ FEEDBACK

To our Dearest sir Joseph,

                No words can express how much we thank you sir, for almost a month of teaching and you've become pat of our lives.

                You've shared  your knowledge and we really enjoy your company. we all wanted you to know that we love you so much sir. Your patience,goodness, love and care that you've shown to us will stay and will always be remembered.

                Your efforts won't be a waste because we have learned so  much from  you. sir, even though we are very naughty and noisy but we know how to love, care and give thanks to the person that we love and that is you  sir Joseph.

                We hope that you will reach your dreams and be successful someday.




                                               From: Magnitizer Group


Dear Sir Joseph


                   First of all,we would like to say sorry because we all know that every morning and during our values time you are meeting with us you're getting angry because we are so noisy.

                   Sir sorry for  making you angry. Thank you for everything because you exerted efforts in teaching us in  Physics and in values. We are so happy and thankful for the knowledge that you had teach us. We wish that you will achieve your goals in life. We also wish and pray to our Almighty God that he will continue to guide you through your journey

                             Sir thank you and sorry.



                                                   From: Kinematics group


               
   

Teaching Effectiveness

          An important commitment of any teacher to his profession is to continue to grow professionally and strive to be continuously effective in his teaching. An effective teacher is not born but made. Teaching competence is gained through hard work and genuine desire to improve.

          There is no one best method in teaching. Teaching method depend on the classroom learning environment. teachers should be able to to understand how students learn and should make their teaching responsive to those who do not  learn and retain information in the conventional way.

           Educational researches have shown  that identification of the factors/elements that affect the way students learn have significantly improved student achievement and attitude towards learning.

           It is on the considerations that a seminar  workshop on teaching effectiveness shall be conducted to every learning institution to equip the faculty staff with with improved techniques, new trends, effective approaches  and modern strategies.
 

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

ASSESSMENT:FIND YOUR STRENGHTS

MI symbols Headline: Find your strengths!
This form can help you determine which intelligences are strongest for you. If you're a teacher or tutor, you can also use it to find out which intelligences your learner uses most often. Many thanks to Dr. Terry Armstrong for graciously allowing us to use his questionnaire.
Instructions: Read each statement carefully. Choose one of the five buttons for each statement indicating how well that statement describes you.
1 = Statement does not describe you at all
2 = Statement describes you very little
3 = Statement describes you somewhat
4 = Statement describes you pretty well
5 = Statement describes you exactly
  1 2 3 4 5
 
1. I pride myself on having a large vocabulary.

2. Using numbers and numerical symbols is easy for me.

3. Music is very important to me in daily life.

4. I always know where I am in relation to my home.

5. I consider myself an athlete.

6. I feel like people of all ages like me.

7. I often look for weaknesses in myself that I see in others.

8. The world of plants and animals is important to me.

9. I enjoy learning new words and do so easily.

10. I often develop equations to describe relationships and/or to explain my observations.

11. I have wide and varied musical interests including both classical and contemporary.

12. I do not get lost easily and can orient myself with either maps or landmarks.

13. I feel really good about being physically fit.

14. I like to be with all different types of people.

15. I often think about the influence I have on others.

16. I enjoy my pets.

17. I love to read and do so daily.

18. I often see mathematical ratios in the world around me.

19. I have a very good sense of pitch, tempo, and rhythm.

20. Knowing directions is easy for me.

21. I have good balance and eye-hand coordination and enjoy sports which use a ball.

22. I respond to all people enthusiastically, free of bias or prejudice.

23. I believe that I am responsible for my actions and who I am.

24. I like learning about nature.

25. I enjoy hearing challenging lectures.

26. Math has always been one of my favorite classes.

27. My music education began when I was younger and still continues today.

28. I have the ability to represent what I see by drawing or painting.

29. My outstanding coordination and balance let me excel in high-speed activities.

30. I enjoy new or unique social situations.

31. I try not to waste my time on trivial pursuits.

32. I enjoy caring for my house plants.

33. I like to keep a daily journal of my daily experiences.

34. I like to think about numerical issues and examine statistics.

35. I am good at playing an instrument and singing.

36. My ability to draw is recognized and complimented by others.

37. I like being outdoors, enjoy the change in seasons, and look forward to different physical activities each season.

38. I enjoy complimenting others when they have done well.

39. I often think about the problems in my community, state, and/or world and what I can do to help rectify any of them.

40. I enjoy hunting and fishing.

41. I read and enjoy poetry and occasionally write my own.

42. I seem to understand things around me through a mathematical sense.

43. I can remember the tune of a song when asked.

44. I can easily duplicate color, form, shading, and texture in my work.

45. I like the excitement of personal and team competition.

46. I am quick to sense in others dishonesty and desire to control me.

47. I am always totally honest with myself.

48. I enjoy hiking in natural places.

49. I talk a lot and enjoy telling stories.

50. I enjoy doing puzzles.

51. I take pride in my musical accomplishments.

52. Seeing things in three dimensions is easy for me, and I like to make things in three dimensions.

53. I like to move around a lot.

54. I feel safe when I am with strangers.

55. I enjoy being alone and thinking about my life and myself.

56. I look forward to visiting the zoo.

Section: Assessment Subsection: How are you smart?Subsection: Find your strengths!

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

            
  MULTIPLE
 INTELLIGENCES
 

 

 
 The theory of Multiple Intelligences was developed by Dr. Howard Gardner,
 a psychologist, and professor of neuroscience from Harvard University.
   
 
           
Visit the BBC Learning for Adults HomepageINTELLIGENCES
IDENTIFIED
  Visit the BBC Learning for Adults HomepageLESSON PLAN
IDEAS
  Visit the BBC Learning college pageTECHNOLOGY CONSIDERATIONS  
The MI theory is based on the belief that we all possess at least eight unique intelligences through which we are able to learn/teach new information.  Although we each have all eight, no two individuals have them in the same exact amounts. Learning through a variety of unique experiences allows children to better understand themselves as lifelong learners, and to see how others acquire knowledge and apply their skills. The multiple intelligences can be enhanced with the use of technology. Following Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligence, teachers can encourage development by providing enrichment opportunities in each of the areas of the intellect.
           
  According to Gardner, intelligence is:
  • The ability to create an effective product or offer a service that is valued in a culture
  • A set of skills that make it possible for a person to solve problems in life
  • The potential for finding or creating solutions for problems, which involves gathering new knowledge
  According to Gardner:
  • All human beings possess all intelligences in varying amounts.
  • Each person has a different intellectual composition.
  • We can improve education by addressing the multiple intelligences of our students.
  • These intelligences are located in different areas of the brain and can either work independently or together.
  • These intelligences may define the human species.
 
         
Traditional View of "Intelligence"
"Multiple Intelligences" Theory
Intelligence can be measured by short-answer tests:

Stanford-Binet Intelligence Quotient
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISCIV)
Woodcock Johnson test of Cognitive Ability
Scholastic Aptitude Test
Assessment of an individual's multiple intelligences can foster learning and problem-solving styles. Short answer tests are not used because they do not measure disciplinary mastery or deep understanding. They only measure rote memorization skills and one's ability to do well on short answer tests. Some states have developed tests that value process over the final answer, such as PAM (Performance Assessment in Math) and PAL (Performance Assessment in Language)
People are born with a fixed amount of intelligence.
Human beings have all of the intelligences, but each person has a unique combination, or profile.
Intelligence level does not change over a lifetime.
We can all improve each of the intelligences, though some people will improve more readily in one intelligence area than in others.
Intelligence consists of ability in logic and language.
There are many more types of intelligence which reflect different ways of interacting with the world
In traditional practice, teachers teach the same material to everyone.
M.I. pedagogy implies that teachers teach and assess differently based on individual intellectual strengths and weaknesses.
Teachers teach a topic or "subject."
Teachers structure learning activities around an issue or question and connect subjects. Teachers develop strategies that allow for students to demonstrate multiple ways of understanding and value their uniqueness.


It's not how smart you are,
                 it's how you are smart!"|

Howard Gardner Interview, "Common Miracles" ABC 1993
Intelligence is:
  • the capacity to do something useful in the society in which we live
  • the ability to respond successfully to new situations and the capacity to learn from one’s past experiences.”
    Dr. Howard Gardner, author, Frames of Mind and Multiple Intelligences: The Theory in Practice

The intelligences act in consort     
          - they are not mutually exclusive
MI Theory was not developed to exclude individuals,
   but to allow all people to contribute to society
          through their own strengths!    
          Walter McKenzie

 
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Differentiation Workshop Mentor Training Basics:
Concept to Classroom:  Online Workshop
Special Report:
PowerPoint Presentation:
 
References and Resources:
MI Schools:
   
Special MI Links to Note:
  Multiple Intelligence WebQuest                     Technology and Multiple Intelligences
  MI Materials and Activities List                   MI and Early Childhood
  MI Assessments and Strategies                
  

 
   
These web pages are compiled by Roger Hampton
in an effort to organize information from various sources
on the subject of Multiple Intelligences
for consideration and utilization by educators.
Latest Update:  June 15, 2009
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