Curriculum Philosophy My Philosophy of Term Paper

' Musical intelligence can be deployed through the use of teaching 'times tables songs' and visual intelligence can be stimulated through the use of allowing students to create colorful classroom displays, perhaps even drawing upon student's interpersonal intelligence as well by assigning different teams a single 'table,' like six, to illustrate with pictures.

Although I believe that multiple intelligences can be incorporated into any classroom, with the right degree of creativity on the part of the teacher, I also know that having the resources to make use of computers to create webquests, to have adequate access to art and musical materials, to be able to conduct field trips, and to have a diversity of books, pictures, guest speakers, and hands-on materials will enhance my ability to make use of the multiple intelligence philosophy in my curriculum

How does it fit in with my school?

Because of national pressure, schools are forced to comply with standardized assessments based upon 'No Child Left Behind' legislation that emphasize math and reading alone, often in a highly standardized format.However, there is also a corresponding pressure to ensure that students are technically literate, and can work in teams, and I hope to incorporate other 'learning styles' through these media. A computer can be used to draw in visual learners who learn by drawing and seeing pictures of concepts, and team activities can engage in hands-on, kinesthetic learning. Although some compromises can be necessary, with creativity and by using innovative assignments to reinforce basic skills, I hope that my philosophy will not be seen as in conflict to the need for students to meet the curricular requirements mandated by my school.

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