Learning Styles, Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences, and Inventories

Flashcards covering learning styles, Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, and the use of inventories for personal and career planning.

Who proposed the theory of multiple intelligences and in what year was it proposed?

Howard Gardner; proposed in 1983.

What is the core idea of Gardner's multiple intelligences theory?

Intelligence is differentiated into multiple modalities rather than a single general ability.

Name the three learning styles mentioned.

Visual, auditory, and tactile/kinesthetic.

What is visual learning?

Learning through seeing.

What is auditory learning?

Learning through listening.

What is tactile/kinesthetic learning?

Learning through hands-on experience and doing.

Which intelligence is described as 'a talent for spoken and written language' ?

Linguistic intelligence.

Which two intelligences are explicitly mentioned as examples in education in the notes?

Linguistic intelligence and naturalistic intelligence.

Which Gardner intelligence involves recognizing, categorizing, and using features of the environment?

Naturalistic intelligence.

What is intrapersonal intelligence?

The ability to appreciate and understand one's own feelings, fears, and emotions.

What is the recommended approach to using intelligence/style inventories according to the notes?

There are several inventories; none is complete. Use multiple inventories to compile a cumulative personal profile.

How should learning styles influence career choice according to the notes?

They should be a major consideration, but they should not prevent pursuing careers you are interested in.