Multiple Intelligences Chapter 2 Review

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Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences?

Dr. Howard Gardner

What is an example of incorporating the interpersonal social intelligence into class?

Engaging students in cooperative learning groups.

Which of the following demonstrates an understanding of the need to provide an environment free of threat?

Provide an environment that is low threat and high in challenge.

What distinction can be made between the preoperational stage of development and the concrete operational stage?

Children in the concrete operational stage of development can classify objects by several characteristics. Signup and view all the answers

How would you justify the need for providing a more global approach to learning?

Half of all learners need to see the big picture as a frame of reference before breaking things down into concepts. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of self-actualization?

When individuals reach a state of harmony and understanding. Signup and view all the answers

What approach would you use to motivate your students and why?

By providing opportunities for children to experience success in their learning through the use of appropriately challenging work. Signup and view all the answers

How would you use your knowledge of Erikson's stage of initiative vs. guilt in an early childhood classroom?

Allowing children time to learn to do things themselves and providing choices. Signup and view all the answers

How would you summarize the multiple intelligences theory?

This theory is based on how there are 8 areas of intelligence that can describe a person's intelligence. Signup and view all the answers

How would you justify sending home homework on blue copy paper?

Blue paper increases a willingness to read by up to 80%. Signup and view all the answers

Based on what you know about love and belonging needs of a person, what can you do as a teacher to help fulfill these needs for your students?

Get to know your students, what they like and dislike. Signup and view all the answers

According to Erikson, what would happen if a child doesn't resolve the necessary conflict in a given stage of development?

The child would continue to exhibit tendencies of that stage regardless of age. Signup and view all the answers

How would you differentiate the most critical relationships between the industry vs. inferiority stage and the most critical relationship in the identity vs. role stage?

In the industry vs. inferiority stage, the most important relationship is with the child's peers. Signup and view all the answers

Which intelligence category would you categorize the following activity as: the teacher asking students to create a graphic organizer of their lesson?

Spatial Intelligence, because graphic organizers allow students to learn from a visual image. Signup and view all the answers

What benefit does listening to classical music have on students?

Reduces stress and improves memory. Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion can you draw about a teacher's need for understanding child development?

Teachers must incorporate their knowledge of child development into their routine planning of classroom instruction in order to maximize student learning. Signup and view all the answers

Why do you think movement is so important in the classroom?

Movement allows the right and left side of the brain to work together. Signup and view all the answers

How would you use your knowledge of a high school student's developmental stage to appropriately plan a class lesson?

Allow opportunities for students to have guided conversations to develop multiple points of view. Signup and view all the answers

Based on what you know about Jean Piaget and his research into cognitive development, why is it so important to strike a balance between challenging a child's perceptions and ensuring activities are developmentally appropriate?

To be sure there is enough of a challenge to require adaptation but not cause the child to disengage. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement supports chunking an assignment for students?

Students can generally only focus on an assigned task for 1-2 minutes for every year of the child's age up to 20 minutes. Signup and view all the answers

How would you explain what is happening developmentally with children in the primary grades (early childhood -2nd grade)?

Children are exploring and developing their knowledge base. Signup and view all the answers

What approach would you use to best help students retain information they have learned?

Teach a peer as a technique for retention. Signup and view all the answers

Which task is not controlled by the left side of the brain?

Visual imagery. Signup and view all the answers

How would you classify having a star student of the week on Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?

Esteem Needs. Signup and view all the answers

Select the answer with Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs in the correct order from most basic needs upward.

Physiological needs, safety needs, social needs, esteem needs, self-actualization. Signup and view all the answers

Which is not an example of an element you could change in the classroom to incorporate the naturalist intelligence?

Turning the lights off and working in the dark. Signup and view all the answers

How would you contrast the way Eastern and Western society values learning?

Western society honors logical and sequential thought more than Eastern society. Signup and view all the answers

How can you show your understanding of child development in the intermediate grades in the classroom?

Offering opportunities for students to work in cooperative learning. Signup and view all the answers

Why should teachers include short answer questions on tests in the middle school years?

Students need to justify their answers and think logically. Signup and view all the answers

What information would you use to support the use of tactile/kinesthetic learning activities in the classroom?

The majority of students learn best through hands-on activities. Signup and view all the answers

What would you cite to defend the implementation of the least restrictive environment?

IDEA. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) makes it possible for students to achieve success in the least restrictive environment. Signup and view all the answers

How would you apply what you learned about the impact of poverty in the classroom to motivate your students to learn?

Help them realize the possibilities of their lives. Signup and view all the answers

What is an IEP?

An IEP is an individualized education plan for a special education student. Signup and view all the answers

Based on what you know about gifted and talented students, why would a GT child potentially prefer to sit with the teacher at lunch?

GT kids may struggle with social skills. Signup and view all the answers

How are procedures and routines related to the needs of an ELL?

Consistent procedures and routines can build a sense of comfort for ELLs. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following instructional accommodations would you use to support an ELL in the classroom?

Extending wait time. Signup and view all the answers

Which two special populations have increased over the past ten years in Texas?

Economically Disadvantaged and Bilingual or English as a Second Language. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two essential questions on the home language survey?

What language is spoken in the home most of the time? AND What language does the student speak most of the time? Signup and view all the answers

How would a general education teacher utilize in-class supports for a special education student?

The general education teacher would allow the in-class support staff to design and implement modifications for the special education students. Signup and view all the answers

How do you justify participation in a bilingual class over participation in an ESL program?

Students who continue to develop their native language in a bilingual program do learn English and score higher academically than those who sacrifice their native language. Signup and view all the answers

How would you summarize the difference between generational poverty and situational poverty?

Situational poverty is shorter and usually due to a specific situation. Signup and view all the answers

What are the differences in accommodations and modifications?

Accommodations are used to make the same material available to each student and modifications change or adapt the content. Signup and view all the answers

How would you show your understanding of how critical it is to get to know the lives of your students living in poverty?

By really listening to your students as they talk with their peers before class, in the hallways, and in the cafeteria to develop a common interest. Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant problem with the definition of an at-risk label?

The definition is unclear among educators. Signup and view all the answers

How would you compare the definition of special populations in the past to the current definition?

The current definition includes any population of students who has needs that must be considered by the teacher. Signup and view all the answers

How would you summarize differentiated instruction?

Differentiated instruction is a way to modify the lesson or delivery to suit the needs of multiple students. Signup and view all the answers

How do you justify to your administrator the incorporation of social skills into your lesson with at-risk students?

Many at-risk students have the inability to maintain appropriate social connections, which impacts their ability to learn. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between bilingual education and English as a Second Language programs?

English as a second language only uses English to teach students. Signup and view all the answers

How would you summarize what the ARD committee does?

The ARD committee determines eligibility for special education, develops IEPs, and dismisses students when they are no longer eligible. Signup and view all the answers

What information would you NOT share at an ARD meeting with parents?

Opinions about the child. Signup and view all the answers

Children raised in poverty face nutritional deficits, lack of emotional support, health issues, stress/distress, deficits in cognitive stimulation, and safety issues. Which conclusion can be drawn as a result of these facts?

Physiological differences exist in the brains of children raised in poverty. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a menu in a GT classroom?

For students to select from a set of different yet challenging activities to show understanding. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a co-teacher?

To have a special education teacher present to modify for and support special education students. Signup and view all the answers

How would you use information from knowledge of the community a student is living in to be a more supportive teacher for a student?

The knowledge of how a student lives would allow the teacher to more fully understand the stresses and challenges a student is facing. Signup and view all the answers

What approach would you use to meet the needs of GT kids in a general education setting?

Compact the GT student's curriculum based on a pre-assessment and assign them an alternate project. Signup and view all the answers

What approach would you use to set up a classroom environment that takes mental health in public education into consideration?

Focus on structuring a learning environment that is supportive, respectful, and bully-free for the benefit of all students. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following choices does NOT show how your understanding of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) toward a student in the classroom?

Shorten assignments. Signup and view all the answers

How would you justify giving instructions 1 or 2 at a time for students with ADHD?

Time is created for students with ADHD to tune in and process the information. Signup and view all the answers

How would you classify the following misbehaviors: trouble staying on task, blurting out answers, easily distracted, trouble following rules, difficulty organizing items?

ADHD. Signup and view all the answers

How can you compare the effects of trauma on a young child versus teens (children 13+)?

Young children might show signs of PTSD in their play more so than teens. Signup and view all the answers

How would you apply what you know about OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) in the classroom with students?

Try to redirect compulsions rather than using consequences. Signup and view all the answers

What are children with ODD at an increased risk for?

Substance abuse and delinquency. Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important thing for a teacher to remember in a mental health crisis?

Focus on the safety of both the child and the other children. Signup and view all the answers

What does DMDD stand for?

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. Signup and view all the answers

Based on what you know about depression, which classroom interventions could you use with students with depression?

Provide extra time/effort with the student. Signup and view all the answers

How would you justify sharing a student's suicidal thoughts or ideas with an administrator or counselor?

As a teacher, anytime you see suicidal thoughts or ideas you MUST share with an administrator or counselor. Signup and view all the answers

How would you structure your classroom to be sensitive to the needs of a student with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or Autism?

Maintain your daily routine as much as possible. Signup and view all the answers

In 2013, the Texas Legislature passed a law into Senate Bill 460 requiring training for public school teachers in

Detection and education of students at risk for suicide or with other mental or emotional disorders. Signup and view all the answers

How can you summarize PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)?

PTSD is a condition that results from exposure to stress or trauma and has lasting symptoms. Signup and view all the answers

Why do you think it's important for teachers to understand behaviors as a possible symptom of mental illness?

If teachers understand behaviors as a possible symptom of mental illness, they can change the way they address the issue. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following classroom interventions would you recommend implementing in the class where you have a student with bipolar disorder?

Be flexible with curriculum, may need to adjust. Signup and view all the answers

Which strategy would you use with an ADHD student?

Allow the student to serve as a classroom helper. Signup and view all the answers

What facts or ideas best support why teachers should intervene with mental health in public education?

Educators and teachers spend more waking hours with students than do their parents/caregivers. Signup and view all the answers

How would you compare and contrast Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD)?

ODD can develop into CD if left untreated. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a re-focus zone?

A re-focus zone is a quiet place away from distractions that students can use to calm down and regain their focus. Signup and view all the answers

What approach would you use with a student who has an eating disorder?

Stress the importance of doing their best not necessarily doing things perfectly. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement supports why we are seeing an increasing number of children with anxiety disorders?

Students are under more significant testing pressure and staff member reactions to pressure. Signup and view all the answers

What conclusion can you draw regarding U.S. schools today as a result of the prevalence of school shootings and violence?

Our schools are no longer the safe havens we thought and our children need to be taught how to react to school violence. Signup and view all the answers

How is de-escalation related to conduct disorder?

De-escalation is a strategy for the teacher to use in addition to others when working with students with CD. Signup and view all the answers

How might you use practice academies with students that have RAD (Reactive Attachment Disruptive Disorder)?

Role play where the teacher models a desired behavior and the student practices or models. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Multiple Intelligences and Learning Environments

Developed by Dr. Howard Gardner, the theory of multiple intelligences categorizes intelligence into eight distinct areas.
Incorporating interpersonal social intelligence can be achieved through cooperative learning groups to enhance collaboration among students.
Effective learning environments must balance low threat with high challenge to foster student engagement and success.

Cognitive and Developmental Stages

The preoperational stage differs from the concrete operational stage, where the latter allows children to classify objects based on multiple characteristics.
The need for a global approach in learning supports the idea that students benefit from seeing the big picture before delving into specific concepts.

Psychological Theories and Needs

Self-actualization is achieved when individuals find harmony and understanding in their lives.
Understanding Erikson's initiative vs. guilt stage encourages allowing children autonomy and choices to foster self-sufficiency.

Learning Strategies and Retention

Strategies like allowing students to teach peers can enhance retention of learned material.
Research indicates that classical music can decrease student stress and improve memory retention.
Chunking assignments aids focus, as students can concentrate effectively for 1-2 minutes per age of the child, up to 20 minutes.

Special Education and Inclusivity

An IEP (Individualized Education Plan) is essential for special education students, outlining tailored educational strategies.
The Least Restrictive Environment (IDEA) supports students' success in settings that provide appropriate accommodations.
Economic disadvantage and bilingual status among students have increased in Texas over the last decade.

Classroom Management and Interventions

Establishing routines is critical for ELLs (English Language Learners) as consistency builds comfort and learning stability.
Special populations require careful consideration; current definitions include any students with specific educational needs.

Mental Health Awareness

Teachers have a significant role in addressing mental health, with trauma and poverty directly impacting children's learning and behavior.
De-escalation techniques are vital for managing students with conduct disorders, while flexible curriculum adaptations enhance learning for students with bipolar disorder.
Re-focus zones are effective strategies, allowing students a space to regain focus away from distractions.

Behavioral Disorders and Student Support

Early intervention is crucial for disorders such as ADHD and ODD, as untreated conditions can lead to more severe issues like Conduct Disorder (CD).
Educators must recognize behaviors as possible indicators of mental health issues to adapt their teaching strategies accordingly.
Maintaining awareness of the stressors associated with academic pressures can help in addressing rising anxiety disorders among students.

Conclusion on School Environment

Current trends reflect a shift in school environments, necessitating teaching students how to respond to potential violence, as schools face increased safety concerns.

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This quiz focuses on the key concepts of Chapter 2 regarding Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. It includes essential definitions and examples related to interpersonal social intelligence and creating a supportive learning environment. Test your knowledge and understanding of these important educational principles.