I open this blog with the nine intelligences
that all of us are in possession of, according to
Howard Gardner :Verbal-Linguistic, Logical/Mathematical, Visual/Spatial, Bodily/Kinesthetic, Musical/Rhythmic, Intrapersonal, Interpersonal, Naturalist, and Existentialist.
Language learning is,
indeed, unable to avoid using, at least, four of the above intelligences--
verbal- linguistic, bodily/ kinesthetic, intrapersonal, and interpersonal--
because language is both a difficult concept and a hard subject to learn ; that
means, language learners are endowed with intelligences that learners of other
subjects would not have to be. That is why I do not believe that a language can
be fully mastered within weeks, months, or years. Language learning is then a
life time learning. Therefore, one cannot learn English without living with it.
Concerning learning styles,
much can be said as a reflection on this week's readings related to this topic;
but there is just one thing I want to raise. That is not knowing what type of
learners one school/ class has may lead to a total failure of a teaching system
or curriculum implementation as the
teaching content may not always be able to make sense to its consumers. What do
you think?
Hello Manda,
ReplyDeleteI must congratulate you for your speedy progress in completing all the task before the time given.
Thanking you
Kamlesh
Hi Kamlesh,
ReplyDeleteThanks. This year I have resolved not to procrastinate; however, there are times I am the last one to do something. This week, I happen to have more time; so why not doing every thing ahead of time?
Best,
Manda
Hi Manda,
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with what you have written. Language cannot be mastered within weeks, months or years. Language learning is a life time learning. We learn something new each and every single day. Regarding the question you have raised here, it is true that when we fail to identify our students' learning style, it will fail the teaching system. In Malaysia, students are given the freedom to choose to go to vocational school if they are interested in that field. And it really helps them.
Another reason why I drop by your blog is to congratulate you to be the first one to submit your report. I was so motivated when I saw your report uploaded.
Good luck Manda.
Regards,
Annusha
Dear Manda,
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed going through your blog this week. I agree with you that language learning is a life-long learning. But, we still as teachers need to discover what works best with our students and guide them through out that path. Here, knowing about different learning styles and different technological tools to support each type would make our task much easier. We are all different and each one of us learn in a different way.
I believe that knowing the learning styles of our students will not negatively affect our curriculum implementation. Indeed, the content will remain the same and only the way in which we deliver that content will vary.
Regards,
Houda