After years of teaching secondary
school and higher education, Dr. Ellen Weber began a quest to renew
learning and teaching approaches. She earned a Ph.D. in Curriculum
and Instruction as she researched ways to apply new developments in
human intelligences to many disciplines. Weber developed practical
reform programs that bring multiple intelligences theory, constructivism,
inquiry-based learning, problem-based learning and brain science insights
into classrooms. In so doing, Weber expects students to meet and
exceed standardized test requirements. Weber's pioneer work in brain-based
learning practices "has inspired others to make similar applications."
(Quote by Howard Gardner, at Harvard University)
Traditional
universities and high schools tend to neglect active student involvement,
for instance. Research evidence shows that students understand
deeply when they investigate authentic problems, rather than simply
recite back isolated facts on standardized tests. When students
enjoy a climate where they think critically and creatively and where
they relate classroom instruction to tasks and experiences they encounter
outside of school, they prepare for meaningful contributions to humanity.
Before
new facts about human intelligence can improve test scores for more
students, though, faculty require support and encouragement to create
curriculum for high school or higher education classes. Join us
to create MITA curriculum that develops students' unique gifts, covers
topics at deeper levels, and bridges genders, beliefs and cultures in
learning communities.
Quotes
Supporting MITA from Educators Around the World
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"Falling through the cracks is an experience too many Canadian
adults are familiar with when it comes to acquiring basic literacy
skills. Learning to read as an adult requires determination, fortitude,
and above all, hope. The MITA model offers this hope to literacy
practitioners, tutors and adult learners. It offers new possibilities,
creative strategies, and concrete options in a sometimes uphill
battle. Creating a flexible, collaborative learning environment
for adult learners which recognizes and honors individual learning
styles has unlimited potential - just like the MITA model."
Heather L. Harris (Canadian President, Laubach Literacy)
QUOTE:
In my grades 9 to 12 science classroom, MITA takes into account
that all students can learn and that when students are excited the
quality of work generated increases. Becca Vanderalaan, Secondary
Science Teacher – Hamilton , Ontario , Canada.
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“I have known Dr. Weber for years… the MITA facility will
be a world class Center!” Dee Dickinson, CLO – New Horizons
for Learning.
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“Thank you again and again! MITA has helped me so much in my
teaching career!” Andi Smith Secondary Teacher – Washington
, DC .
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“Ellen has been a pioneer in applying the ideas to secondary
schools and colleges and has inspired others to make similar applications.”
(Dr. Howard Gardner, Harvard University )
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“ Weber’s work is both visionary and eminently practical.”
(Dr. David Marshak, Seattle University )
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“Ellen prepared Online Web workshops for WNET at Channel Thirteen,
and I am in total support of MITA! Al Doyle (Director of Internet
Training, WNET Thirteen -- New York)
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“The MITA Center encourages new facts about human brains that
can forge vibrant partnerships between business and learning communities,
in alliances that prosper both.” Wellsville Reporter –
Nov 5, 1999.
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There is no doubt that you have been long in realizing the MITA
Center’s potential to make a significant impact at both a national
and international level. Dr. Mike Watts. Professor of Science, Roehamption
Institute, London , England.
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“We look forward with great expectation the creation of the
International MITA Center which will serve as a formal link between
our mutual interest in reform for a new millennium.” Jose Pedro
Izquierdo, executive Director INACAP Corporation, Santiago , Chile
, SA.
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“Dr. Weber' extensive publication record challenges school
curricula which, until recent years, has been filled with mainstream
academic knowledge. A reformer by scholarship and practice, Weber
advocates transformative thinking and practices that produces innovative
and fruitful people. As more young people face a world of poverty,
unemployment and diminished social opportunities, Dr. Weber's scholarship
creates opportunities for underrepresented students in inclusive
collaborative learning environments. Her education initiative, the
MITA Center for Education Renewal, represents emerging critical
thinking about teaching and learning based on extensive and in-depth
research. Her model of knowing, Multiple Intelligence Teaching Approach
(MITA) provides practical teaching and learning implications for
Gardner 's Multiple Intelligence Theory.” (Dr. Akosua Addo
– University of MN )
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”A capable and accomplished research scholar, practitioner
and writer, Dr. Weber has modeled clear thinking in her teaching,
and also, in the numerous national and international workshops and
presentations she has provided. At the fore of international education,
Dr. Weber's work places the United States as a leader in brain-based
reform.” (Professional Development Leader in Boston )
QUOTE:
MITA creates new assumptions about what it means to be smart, based
on current brain science ideas, stated in everyday language and
applied… (Ann Marie Przbyl, Director WNY Professional Development
Consortium.)
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