Chapter 11

Abstract:

This chapter deals with the MI theory and Special education. Obviously using the MI theory is somewhat limited in special education because of the limitations involved with their education. However this theory can be used to some extent and is probably even more important to these kids because they need unconventional means to get through to them. This chapter also talks about how it can be affectively used to educate individuals with disabilities which can be very helpful especially with dealing with an inclusive classroom. This chapter deals with special ed and focuses on what they can do rather than what they can’t do. MI gives children more chance for success because of its varied approaches and customized learning.

Thoughts:

This is a very important chapter because inclusion has become a very important part of our schools. The MI Theory is critical to reaching students with disabilities because these students need a differentiated approach and need a teacher that is able to accommodate for them. Then it has a table of different famous people who have different difficulties and what their intelligences are and how they over came it which is extremely helpful because it makes it so this isn’t just in a book and it applies it to actual people. Brian’s reflection does make an interesting point however, he says that this chapter is a way of being PC and that he likes the idea of pushing all students to succeed but at what point does it start to hinder the other students. In a way I agree with Brian because it seems like with too much individual attention the good of the group is left behind.