A component of differentiated instruction is multiple intelligences. Appealing to and drawing on these different ways that students learn is a great instructional strategy within the classroom. This video on YouTube shows a condensed version of a speech by Ken Robinson. This speech is both informative and engaging, in addition to being humorous and easy to understand.
A point that I really took to heart from this speech comes at around 2:40. Ken says a more elaborate version of the following: “As a kid, you are told that what you like to do will never be a career. So don’t do it. Focus instead on the subjects in school.” Ken calls this “Benign Advice.” This meaning that it doesn’t necessarily harm the student or their future. However, it does little to help them.
By watching this Robinson’s talk, I feel that I am a little bit more excited about differentiating instruction, especially in reference to engaging and activating multiple intelligences within the classroom. Ideally, this will allow students to see that the measurable, data ridden intelligence that is so frequently stressed is not the only marker of an intellectual.
I would highly recommend viewing this short video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLi-vJSNP6U&feature=related
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