As a future teacher, I hope to encourage my students to be creative and thoughtful individuals. However, this is an increasingly difficult task in the given world. This reading offers some unique insights in how teachers can help foster creativity in the classroom and get students thinking outside of the box!
Creativity Crisis
The theory of Multiple Intelligences is a controversial topic. Many people argue over whether or not they exist and if so, are they really intelligences or are they simply talents or inclinations. These two readings concern the idea of multiple intelligences and are excellent resources for learning more about them as well as planning instruction for the intelligences found in a diverse student group.
Multiple Intelligences Around the World
Multiple Intelligences
Teachers must understand and appreciate the diverse backgrounds of each of their students, this simple reading is a great resource for techniques in understanding and being sympathetic to culture in the classroom to create a safe, fun, and balanced learning environment!
Understanding Culture
The brain is an incredibly complex organ. As more research is completed about it, the more resources we have available to help us in our quest to be better teachers for each and every student.
Brain-based Learning Notes
NSTA Standards, Standard 1: Content, Standard 10: Professional Growth, Standard 2: Nature of Science, Standard 3: Inquiry, Standard 4: Issues, Standard 5: General Skills of Teaching, Standard 6: Curriculum, Standard 7: Science in the Community, Standard 8: Assessment, Standard 9: Safety and Welfare