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"To my knowledge, The MIDAS represents the first effort to measure the Multiple Intelligences, which have been developed according to standard psychometric procedures. Branton Shearer is to be congratulated for the careful and cautious way in which he has created his instrument and offered guidance for its use and interpretation."
Howard Gardner, Harvard University
"Dr. Shearer does a good job of synthesizing much of the practical work that's been done in the field of multiple intelligences over the past few years. He brings to the book his own special contribution of the MIDAS(Multiple Intelligences Developmental Assessment Scales) which can be a useful tool for children to gain insight into how they best learn. I hope that Dr. Shearer's book will find itself in the hands of many teachers across the country who are looking for new ways to approach curriculum and exciting ways to motivate children to learn." Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D., Author of Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom, ASCD.
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Consulting Services
Dr. Shearer works with numerous organizations on an ongoing basis to achieve full implementation of MI ideas.
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- University of Chile, Santiago, Chile A center for MI education and assessment is being established at the University of Chile in Santiago, Chile. This center will train teachers and psychologists in the use of the MIDAS assessment to enhance teaching and learning.
- Kent State University, Kent, Ohio The MIDAS has been incorporated into the Career Exploration course for college students for the past seven (7) years.
- Adult Basic Learning and Education, Kent, Ohio A pilot project is underway exploring how to use an MI profile to enhance the learning of adults who are preparing to take the GED examination.
- Six District Educational Compact, Hudson, Ohio The MI approach is being used by freshmen students in 4 area high schools to enhance career development, curriculum selection and self-awarenss..
- Bridges and Choices Programs, Kent Roosevelt High School, Kent, Ohio The MIDAS has been an integral part of these alternative curriculums for "at risk" students with moderate to severe academic difficulties.
- Chinese High School, Singapore. This private boy's school is now implementing The MIDAS to enhance the creativity and leadership development of its first year students.
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