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The Intrapersonal Intelligence"Self-knowledge and the ability to act adaptively on the basis of that knowledge. This intelligence includes having an accurate picture of oneself (one's strengths and limitations); awareness of inner moods, intentions, motivations, temperaments, and desires; and the capacity for self-discipline, self-understanding, and self-esteem." (Armstrong 3) DEVELOPMENT - The formation of some kind of emotional boundary between oneself and another human is critical for this intelligence to develop. POTENTIAL - Students could be encouraged to explore careers in psychotherapy, religion, philosophy, creative writing, etc. COMMON STATEMENTS - "I like to spend time alone," "I have a special hobby that I don't tell anyone about," "I have goals/dreams that I think about often," "I would rather be alone than at a party," "I keep a diary/journal," "I have thought about starting my own business one day." TEACHING STRATEGIES:
The possibilities for using journals in the classroom are endless...personal journals, teacher-student conversation journals, timed journal entries, lab journals, project journals, etc. These can remain private or may be shared. Grading journal entries (except for lab journals) may not promote real self-reflection and honesty. Checkmarks given for completed entries might be a better approach. Giving students some think time after asking a question promotes self-reflection. Make sure it's longer than 5-10 seconds. Letting students choose their own activities for certain periods during the day/block period is also a way to stretch their intrapersonal decision-making skills. Have students brainstorm on a topic individually. You can use A-Z brainstorming, acronyms, concept maps, or other brainstorming formats. Autobiographies, persuasive essays, fiction, letters, narratives, poetry, speeches, stories, etc. A group activity for intrapersonal intelligence stretching! Students sit together and take turns writing about an idea or concept using only one piece of paper. While one student writes on the paper, other students can be organizing their ideas individually. Ways to help Intrapersonally Intelligent Students Excel: **Provide blocked-off study carrels for individual work**Build a loft with spaces for individuals to hide for a little while **Have a computer hutch, for individually motivated study. Classroom Environment Techniques **Make students responsible for creating classroom rules at the beginning of the year.**Teach students to go to an individual time-out area when feeling out of control. **Provide one-on-one counseling, with you or a guidance counselor. **Write a contract for behavior with each student. **Provide activities to foster self-esteem. |