Chapter 11 of Multiple Intelligences is about MI theory as it relates to special education. A lot of what I personally feel about education resonates within this chapter. In a section at the end of the chapter about what will happen when the changes suggested are implemented, the following are cited: That fewer students will be pulled from regular instruction, that special education teachers will find their roles shifting toward being more like consultants, and that the focus will change to address strengths more, increase self-esteem, and increase understanding and appreciation of students. I believe that much of what keeps students in special education classrooms is learned helplessness, and it sounds like these changes, by focusing on strengths rather than weaknesses, will allow students to realize those strengths.
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