What kind of learner are you?
Teachers often teach the way they themselves learn. Many STEM teachers lean towards the math and science aspects of STEM. Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences (MI) explains that people have strengths in different types of intelligences. Each person has a learning profile that consists of a variety of the intelligences in differing intensities. MI theory highlights nine intelligences:
What kind of learner are you? Take the quiz here to find out!
How you would teach STEM to non-logical/mathematical students? Here are a few ideas:
Consider Allowing Students to Share What They've Learned by:
Teachers often teach the way they themselves learn. Many STEM teachers lean towards the math and science aspects of STEM. Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences (MI) explains that people have strengths in different types of intelligences. Each person has a learning profile that consists of a variety of the intelligences in differing intensities. MI theory highlights nine intelligences:
- Musical-rhythmic
- Visual-spatial
- Verbal-linguistic
- Logical-mathematical
- Bodily-kinesthetic
- Interpersonal
- Intrapersonal
- Naturalistic
- Existential
What kind of learner are you? Take the quiz here to find out!
How you would teach STEM to non-logical/mathematical students? Here are a few ideas:
- Discussing a children's picture book (Here's a lesson idea for The Lorax by Dr. Seuss)
- By having students use manipulatives (Yes, even in high school!)
- Using music (mp3) or YouTube videos (mp4) (Check out http://singaboutscience.org/)
- Having students use their bodies to model abstract concepts and act out how it functions.
- That address the "why?" or importance of subjects as you teach them (for the existential individuals)
- Using Think-Pair-Share before opening up a classroom discussion.
Consider Allowing Students to Share What They've Learned by:
- Journal writing (blog); to help them apply what they are learning to themselves and the world around them.
- Digital Storytelling (YouTube Videos)
- Teaching a simplified version of the topic to a younger grade
- Designing a game to teach a concept (video, athletic or otherwise)
- Writing a song about the topic (new lyrics to well known melody)
- Constructing a scrapbook or writing poetry
- Acting out a skit or song, in front of a live audience
- Leading an online discussion on the topic