Chapter 8: MI and Classroom Management

This chapter discussed ways of getting and maintaining classroom control. It suggested using the multiple intelligences to get student attention instead of just standing at the front of the class, screaming for quiet. Also an idea that was suggested was familiarizing students with some type of cue for a class transition. Communicating class rules using the multiple intelligences and assigning groups at the beginning of the year will help cut down on confusion and save time. The chapter also broke down individual strategies to use with a particular student for each MI. This affects me as a teacher by offering other ways to manage a classroom. I particularly like the idea of the transition cue. That way the students automatically know what to do and where to go. This affects my students by communicating what is expected through the avenue which they learn best.