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Our schools are tasked with creating an environment where students learn to become productive world citizens. We gauge success through measurements such as grades, standardized testing, the percentage of students graduating, college-acceptances, and notable alumni achievements. In light of this monumental task how do school systems produce high-achieving learners? The author proposes a theoretical model based on the idea that educational achievement is highly explained by ability and motivation. A lot of research looks at learning styles, and a separate group of researchers look at multiple intelligence. I propose that the highest level of academic achievement happens when we look at these two concepts together. There is a tab above that will give you information about each separately. The unique information comes under the "blended" tab that helps look out how the two concepts can be paired to create a innovative learning environment.
First examine the Learning Styles tab. Take the Jung personality test and capture whether you (or your students) are a N (intuitive) or S (sensing) learner, and whether you are a T (thinking) or a F (feeling) learner. Then go to the Multiple Intelligence test and see what cognitive areas of strength you (or your students) have. The heart of this website is in the Blended Approach tab. There are 32 separate examples depending on your cognitive strength and learning style preferences.
Why is this important? Understanding what contributes to high academic performance among our students is at the very heart of teaching. Our mission as school leaders is to provide an environment that is conducive in shaping our next generation of leaders and workers. Student academic performance is largely dependent on the ability of our students and their motivation. Ability is best understood as a multi-faceted concept that is malleable, and as educators we can play an active role in identifying and building on our students’ strengths. Additionally, motivation is another area that affects student academic performance. Students are motivated by a learning environment that best matches their learning preferences. Teacher’s leadership styles also play a key role in student motivation.
Researcher and educator, Dr. Ivar Lovaas said,
“If a child cannot learn in the way we teach… we must teach in the way the child can learn.”
Understand the way he learns: Ted Talk by Savant Daniel Tammet
Check out this great Ted Talk by Ken Robinson!
First examine the Learning Styles tab. Take the Jung personality test and capture whether you (or your students) are a N (intuitive) or S (sensing) learner, and whether you are a T (thinking) or a F (feeling) learner. Then go to the Multiple Intelligence test and see what cognitive areas of strength you (or your students) have. The heart of this website is in the Blended Approach tab. There are 32 separate examples depending on your cognitive strength and learning style preferences.
Why is this important? Understanding what contributes to high academic performance among our students is at the very heart of teaching. Our mission as school leaders is to provide an environment that is conducive in shaping our next generation of leaders and workers. Student academic performance is largely dependent on the ability of our students and their motivation. Ability is best understood as a multi-faceted concept that is malleable, and as educators we can play an active role in identifying and building on our students’ strengths. Additionally, motivation is another area that affects student academic performance. Students are motivated by a learning environment that best matches their learning preferences. Teacher’s leadership styles also play a key role in student motivation.
Researcher and educator, Dr. Ivar Lovaas said,
“If a child cannot learn in the way we teach… we must teach in the way the child can learn.”
Understand the way he learns: Ted Talk by Savant Daniel Tammet
Check out this great Ted Talk by Ken Robinson!
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