reflection+podcast

Every student has a variety of potential and multiple intelligence. Gardner, (1993a) as cited by Armstrong (2009, p. 5) proposed in the book //Frames of Mind// the existence of at least seven basic intelligences. Further recently, Gardner (1999) has added an eighth and discussed the possibility of a ninth (Armstrong, 2009, p.6). The eight intelligences described are linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily kinaesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal and naturalist (Armstrong, 2009, p. 7). In order to cater every student’s needs, their multiple intelligence should be helped to develop in the lesson. However, there is limitation that for every lesson, not every student needs could be fulfilled. For instance in this using-podcast-activity, students are provided with the opportunity to listening, writing, and inferring but those who are not really into it may find the activity less interesting. This is why several pedagogical approaches should be combined in order to kindle students’ interest and motivate them to learn faster effectively. **What implied pedagogical approach is embedded in the task/learning activity? ** The using of e-learning and technology as the pedagogical approach is undeniably effective in engaging students to the lesson and keeping them focused. The audio-visual teaching material helps to contribute a conducive atmosphere for a better learning environment. Bryne (1981) advocated that audio-visual aids functions to make learning effective, not to make the lesson colourful or to demonstrate the teacher’s versatility either in constructing or handling them (Shastri, 2010, p.50). References: Armstrong, T. (2009). //Multiple intelligences in the classroom (3rd Edition)// [Electronic version]. Alexandria, VA, USA: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Development.
 * What theories of learning and language learning does the task/activity draw on? **