How Teachers Use the Theory of Multiple Intelligences by Aostre Johnson and Susan Kuntz Vol. As graduate educators of practicing K-12 teachers, we were curious about what happens when educators returned to their schools after learning about the theory of multiple intelligences in college courses, institutes, or workshops. We decided to survey educators who had studied the theory at our college to see if understanding multiple intelligences theory actually changed their practice and, if so, in what ways. What we found is that, overall, those surveyed believe they are using MI theory in their classrooms in ways that significantly impact teaching and learning.
Teachers report that they plan for instruction in ways which use as many intelligences as possible.
Some create special forms using the areas of intelligence as a matrix for planning. General Instruction . Individualized Instruction . Teachers tailor instruction based on the intelligence profiles of their individual students. Student Self Assessment .