Individual Differences Ch 5

What?
I found the class on individual differences very interesting. I liked the part were we took the intelligence test. It was interesting to see the different learning styles of our class. I also found it interesting to talk about the different learning theories. I would say that I end to lean toward Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences. I feel that intelligences are talents. We all have different talents. We also know we can develop talents and make them better.
So What?
As teachers we have to recognize that our students learn differently. We must make sure that their learning styles are met. We need to write lesson plans that will incorporate the students learning style. I think that more then ever before pressure is put on the teacher to make sure the student is learning. I am not saying that it is wrong for teachers to be under pressure, but if every student needs to succeed, than we have to make sure their learning style is met. We must first recognize the learning styles of our class than adapt the lesson to their needs.
Now What?
I want to be the best I can be. I want to give my students the best opportunity to learn and progress. I need to be aware of their learning styles. I need to write lesson plans that will help them understand the objectives of the lessons. It is great to learn about how and why students learn. If we didn't learn this then teaching would be very difficult and unrewarding.