MI Intro Course for Parents and Caregivers

• Multiple Intelligences for Parents and Caregivers
  
  This course is for parents and caregivers who want to learn about multiple intelligences theory and how it can help us know and support our children, both in and outside of the classroom.  Course-takers will learn:
  
  -  how theories of intelligence shape children's learning experiences;
  -  how our own understanding of intelligence has shaped our children's schooling experiences;
  -  how MI theory describes intelligence in the most (accurate) manner, so that it is most supportive of  children's learning;
  -  how MI theory has been used throughout the world through readings and examples;
  -  how MI theory can inform game-like exercises that can enrich daily family activities.
  
  The course uses an MI-based approach, which is learner-centered, highly interactive, and emphasizes learning by doing, problem-solving and making meaningful connections to the real world.  The course is conveniently self-paced; you can participate and complete the 4-Session course at your own pace over a three-month period starting at enrollment.
  
  Course Learning Goals
  
  1. What is multiple intelligences theory? Why should we care?
  
  2. How can we use multiple intelligence theory to help:
  -  Understand ourselves and our children better
  -  Identify the unique strengths our children bring to solve problems and accomplish tasks
  -  Enhance our time with our children
  -  Support our children's learning
  -  Explore different ways to study or explore a topic, connect schoolwork with the real world
  
  3. In what other ways will my new understanding of multiple intelligence theory be useful to me and my family?
  
  Overview of each session:
  
  Session One: What is Multiple Intelligence Theory?
  
  In this session, participants will explore different definitions and questions about intelligence including:
  -  MI versus other, more common views of intelligence
  -  To what extent is intelligence developed through nature and nurture?
  -  Is intelligence an IQ?
  
  Participants will take away a definition of multiple intelligence theory and how MI theory can provide a frame or a lens to inform our observations of ourselves and our world.
  
  Session Two: How has MI Theory been used in Schools, Museums, and other Learning Environments throughout the World?
  
  In this session, participants will see examples of how educators have used MI theory to inform teaching practices, design learning environments, and assess student learning. Participants will learn to recognize MI informed practice used to reach specific goals. Participants will also be able to recognize potential opportunities where MI theory could be used to help children with school work and games.
  
  Session Three: How can MI Theory help us support our children?
  
  In this session, participants will use MI as a tool to assess growth through playing and making things with children. Participants will be able to identify strengths and build learner confidence through daily family activities. Participants will practice different ways to engage in conversations with children about their own thinking and problem-solving.
      
  Session Four: How does MI Theory help children in different places?
   
  In this session, participants will explore applications of MI in the different contexts where they interact with children such as school/schoolwork, family time, and places in the community. Participants will identify goals and ways to use MI theory while watching, playing, practicing, and teaching children in different settings.
  
  First session begins:  August 2010
  Registration is on a rolling basis.
  
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