Workshop 1: Introduction to Multiple Intelligences Theory and the concept of wellbeing

Answer the following questions:

How do you define intelligence?

Complete the MI inventory (https://alis.alberta.ca/careerinsite/know-yourself/multiple-intelligences-quiz/ OR Use of Appendix 1 found in Appendices_eplatform_COVS) and identify your score and MI profile. Based on the score given, identify your top 2 intelligences and self-reflect on whether this applies to yourself or not.

Answer the following questions:

1.Write in the forum your top 2 intelligences and a brief self-reflection explaining whether you agree with this or not.

2.Pair with other participants who share the same 2 intelligences with you.

3.Identify and write down with your pair in what ways you share similar experiences, hobbies and in what ways you are different.

Watch the video “Howard Gardner speaks about MI”

(retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BXK1ZZDEt8).
Answer the following questions:

1. How does Howard Gardner relate the child’s mind in terms of the MI approach?
2. Can you spot 3 ways we can identify the child’s intelligences?
3. In what ways can teachers and heads of institutions take advantage of this theory?

Watch the video “The most important influence on child development”, by Tom Weisner

(retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIZ8PkLMMUo).

Answer the following questions:

1.What do you believe is the most important influence on children’s wellbeing? Can you identify more than one perspective?

2.Which factors influence a child’s wellbeing?

3.How does the theory of MI relate to aspects of children’s wellbeing?

Time for Reflection

Think that you implement the Introductory Activity “Who is smarter?” and Activity 1 “MI inventory” in your classroom.

Answer the following questions:

What is it that you experienced or learnt from this unit?

Which keywords, quotes or exercises do you remember?