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Reading Assignment 2

Advanced Level

Review of Journal Article

Name : WESLEY NG CHEE WEI                                                            F1212004

Title of Article : A multiple intelligences approach:                       (intuitive English learning- a case study for kindergarten )

Author and Brief background : Loredana-Andreea Stancuna                                             Aneliz-Iulia Cracium

Journal Title and Vol Number : Teachers for the knowledge Society

Date of submission : 3/4/2013

MY REVIEW

Introduction  -The purpose of this essay is to use interactive multiple intelligences to teach English language as a foreign language for kindergarten and primary students. -It’s also creating some abstract and concrete concepts for studying environment. -Traditional English lessons and Modern methods are different in terms of lesson plan, methodology and activities.

Development  -The main ideas around teaching developed are learn by doing, use language to build their concepts and environment learning. -The most interesting point is using music moments as currents activities such as songs, rhymes and tongue twisters. Secondary, mascot is believed that to be useful in performance. Another interesting point is using art as an interactive activity. For instance, we can use big posters that contain color, numbers and animals.  Let children to recognizing color in English.   -There are research believe that multiple intelligence is useful for young learners. In addition, it also brings a lot of benefits to children. I fully believe that multiple intelligent learning is definitely beneficial in numerous ways. The most importantly, one benefits of allowing children to enjoy learning English. (Learn English is Fun). They do not feel any stress and uninteresting in English study. The next compelling reason why multiple intelligent is beneficial for children is that it certainly improves their self- confidence. Children between 4-7 years old are not absorbing knowledge though reading and writing.  However, we can focus on their speaking and listening. Children tend to mimic and repeat the words that have been taught by us. We can choose some words that is useful for them to speak it out.  Therefore, multiple intelligent can increase children self- confidence and learning enjoyable. -In order to fairly discuss this issue, I will put this article from both perspectives. On one side, I do not believe that children are able to understand it if we just speak back to them in English with mime, gestures and facial expressions. Although there is very important to use more and more English for teaching, but we also need to use their mother tongue or own language to explain it. For example, foreigners prefer to teachers use theirs languages to translate the meaning whereas they do not prefer to teachers just speaking stranger English in front of them. Another equally important point that is multiple intelligent is not the best solution for all children. We cannot use art or music activities in our whole lesson plan if some of them are not fancy drawing or dancing. Although learning English has many ways to teach them however we also need to consider children with different intelligent such as natural intelligent, intrapersonal intelligent of did not mention in the article.

Conclusion  -To conclude, I truly believe that multiple intelligent is useful for children in terms of enjoyable and self- confidence. In contrast, I do believe that there are always two sides to an issue and this article we need to consider about the way of teaching and different people intelligent. Therefore, based on the argument above, it is clear that we need to change our pre-school education system in traditional English teaching with no games, songs and poems and change to modern methods with interactive teaching.

 

                        Rubrics for Assessing Journal Article Review

Grading	Description of Quality of Work
Excellent (A)  80 and above	Very clear focus and clarity of thoughts and expression. Key points are well developed and described in detail. Excellent analysis of article content that is discerning, in-depth and supported by both pedagogical and personal knowledge. There is a high quality of reflection as can be seen in the ability to relate to one’s values, beliefs and experiences to the content of the article. The reviewer is able to suggest how the information and knowledge could be adopted or adapted innovatively to enhance or improve teaching and learning. Personal insights and views that are expressed show that the reviewer has thought critically and reflectively about the article and the effects on his/her role as a teacher.
Very Good (B) 70 - 79	The review is clear, well organized with logical sequencing and elaboration of key points. All key points are adequately detailed and there is in-depth analysis of some of the points. Insights and discoveries made show a good understanding of the article content and that that the reviewer has made good effort to reflect on his/her values, beliefs and experiences.
Good (C)  60 - 69	There is adequate analysis of the article content but with some points detailed more than others. The reviewer was able to suggest how the information and knowledge could be applied in teaching and learning to improve or enhance current practices. Overall, the review is satisfactory in that it shows an overall understanding of the content and the ability to reflect on the content to obtain adequate benefits as a teacher.
Unsatisfactory (F) Below 60	The review is lacking in focus and clarity of expression. Key points not elaborated upon and details are minimal. Little analysis of content. Minimal reflection and insights given.