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Introduction
Initially this was to include a section on learning styles as well as various interest inventories, but upon reflection that became somewhat unwieldy. However, I would encourage any instructors who are using this WebQuest to seek to create or find individual units on each of the additional inter-related topics thereby allowing students to pursue those avenues in a depth to which they deserve.
This lesson allows students to explore the idea of Multiple Intelligences while determining their own Multiple Intelligence strength(s) in two different ways. The initial linked quiz allows students to get an idea of this strength while looking holistically at the entire concept. As they move through the remaining process of the WebQuest students are have an activity and learn via each of the Multiple Intelligences which allows them to participate in the reflection at the end of which of the Intelligences they preferred working in/with.
This lesson is designed to take place over several class periods. It is also designed to allow students to work at their own pace and to be able to start and stop easily.
Learners
This lesson is designed to assist Gifted Students in pursuing an affective IEP goal.
This lesson was developed for the use with gifted students grades 7 through 9. There are no prior learning requirements which the student needs before embarking upon this WebQuest. While it is not necessary, you and the students might get more out of this activity if the groundwork has been lain with respect to a general discussion of intelligence.
Curriculum Standards
As this lesson is created for gifted students, all curriculum standards will be from the National Association for Gifted Children 2010 Pre-K-Grade 12 Gifted Programming Standards
1.1. Self-Understanding. Students with gifts and talents demonstrate self-knowledge with respect to their interests, strengths, identities, and needs in
socio-emotional development and in intellectual, academic, creative, leadership, and artistic domains.
1.2. Self-Understanding. Students with gifts and talents possess a developmentally appropriate understanding of how they learn and grow; they
recognize the influences of their beliefs, traditions, and values on their learning and behavior.
1.3. Self-Understanding. Students with gifts and talents demonstrate understanding of and respect for similarities and differences between themselves
and their peer group and others in the general population.
1.7. Cognitive and Affective Growth. Students with gifts and talents recognize their preferred approaches to learning and expand their repertoire.
3.3. Talent Development. Students with gifts and talents develop their abilities in their domain of talent and/or area of interest.
Process
Prior to the introduction of this WebQuest, students should be familiar with how to create and share via google Docs. After which, follow the process page of the WebQuest.
Resources Needed
- Class sets laptops or i-Pads (one per student)
- E-mail accounts for all students
- Google Docs
- Students should already have an electronic journal, or a blog which can serve as such.
This lesson can easily be implemented by one teacher so long as you make a point to be moving throughout the room regularly to act as a resource and to ensure that students remain on task.
Evaluation
(See evaluation page of the WebQuest)
The important thing to consider, especially when evaluating the students’ collages and playlists is whether or not the task was successfully completed, rather than judging either on their artistic, or musical merit.
Conclusion
The strength of this lesson is that it allows students to tap into their strength of, and familiarity with, surfing the internet. It also allows and encourage students to pursue different avenues for answering the same question. By having students interact or perform assignments associated with each of the Multiple Intelligences they are given the opportunity to get a better idea as to how well they work within each Multiple Intelligence area.