An appreciation of diversity contributes to involvement and success for more students. Classroom climate is more positive. The climate becomes more cooperative as students better understand and gain more respect for each others' strengths and weaknesses. Multiple intelligence theory encourages self-reflection among teachers. Self Validation .
Teachers learn to accept their own ways of knowing, which boosts self-confidence.
Colleague Appreciation . Acceptance of personal strengths and weaknesses lead to greater appreciation of other teachers' styles. Risk Taking . Teachers who understand the theory of multiple intelligences have the courage to experiment. Now I believe I can learn anything in any intelligence and that some things will take more work than others.