Learning Styles

      I have always found Gardner's theory of Multiple intelligences both interesting and confusing.  I believe there is some truth to his theory, but it is a little confusing on how they keep coming up with more intelligences to add to the list.  I would love to see his theory in relation to what part (s) of the brain match up with each intelligence.  I always thought it would help provide some validity to this theory by coupling with some Nero-science research. 
     I think in general all can learn from different learning styles.  But some individuals learn more effectively from one rather than another.  For me I have always felt comfortable in public speaking rolls and learning through audio so verbal and linguistics would probably be an area of intelligence that I would be high in.  The action of interacting with people and being in leadership rolls has also has been one of my strengths.  This would suggest that I would be score high in interpersonal intelligence.  Hopefully the fact that I am a music teacher would suggest that I would excel in the category of musical intelligence.  I know through my struggles with mathematics that mathematical intelligence would not be my strength.  This would also suggest that my ability to conceptualize material might be a little weak.  I have never been an athlete and I know that in general my center of gravity is not strong this might also apply that I am not especially strong in the area of bodily/Kinesthetic intelligence. 
   It is impossible to teach to every student's favored learning style.  It is also not a good idea to not do a specific learning style because a student does not excel in that specific one.  If anything pushing kids in styles they are not comfortable in is just important as hitting on the ones they are good at.  As an educator it is important to vary all the intelligences as much as possible in the classroom.  This will push your students in their weaker areas while giving all students a fair chance to be successful.  It will also push your own teaching in areas where you may personally lacking.  This varied focus will promote balance in the classroom and should be something we all strive for.