...Gardner’s Theory of the Seven Intelligences definitely defines my strongest and weakest learning processes. The theory of Logical- Mathematical Intelligence, as explained, is the ability to detect patterns, reason deductively, and think logically. To me, Logical-Mathematical Intelligence means the ability to connect numbers with patterns and to find the easiest solution. Interpersonal Intelligence, as explained, is the ability to understand and discern the feelings and intentions of others. I believe this means having the ability to detect a person’s positive and negative vibes. I believe that Logical-Mathematical Intelligence defines my strongest thinking pattern. For example; growing up in class I was always the first one done with my math homework. At the time I didn’t realize why it was very easy for me to figure out what the answer to the problems were. As time progressed I also noticed I was getting very good with computers. Once I learned that computers were linked to mathematics, I knew it was the reason why I was able to process the way computers worked. I mentally developed a way to connect mathematics with patterns and make sense of it. Another strong thinking process that I acquire is the Interpersonal Intelligence. A personal example of this would be how I can understand when something is wrong with my wife. She doesn’t always communicate with me very well; however, I am usually pretty good at figuring out what the issue is. I can always tell by her tone and actions...
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...Gardner’s theory is easy to see all the types and how they would work together, but I had a hard time trying to write about one of my own experiences, you will see in the last paragraph an example. There are seven types of intelligences the Gardner talks about to us. The seven types are, Logical-Mathematical Intelligence, Linguistic Intelligence, Spatial Intelligence, Musical Intelligence, Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence, Interpersonal Intelligence and Intrapersonal Intelligence. We use these types of learning all the time but we don’t realize it. The first type Logical-Mathematical, these people can detect patterns, think logically, reason deductively and are also associated with scientific and mathematical thinking. The second type is, Linguistic Intelligences, where you have a great understanding of language, you are able to write so that it reflects you, and also use language to help you remember information. The third type is, Spatial Intelligence, where you would be able to create a picture in your head, if it was a picture that had a question to go with it you would be able to solve it, some say that blind children developed this specific type. The fourth type is, Musical Intelligence, people with Musical type are the ones who have a easier time with being able to tell what tone you are sing in, also they would be able to tell if it was in the right rhythm. The fifth type is, Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence, is where you brain and body coordinate better. The sixth type...
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...Gardner’s Theory In Gardner’s Theory, he specifies or identifies seven different types of learning or as he states types of intelligence. Gardner defines intelligence as the ability to solve problems. In this theory it is stated that the different type of intelligences are separated in the brain but they also work interdependently. They all work together or compliment each other so as to help one build skills and solve problems. Interpersonal Intelligence is the ability to understand the feelings of others. This is one of my strong points. I can usually get a good understanding of people by using this intelligence. I also use two other types of Gardner’s Intelligences the most. They are Linguistic Intelligence and Spatial Intelligence. Linguistic Intelligence is the ability to effectively use language to express one’s self. I am quite good at writing poetry and songs, which is one of the ways to use this type of intelligence. Spatial Intelligence is the ability to use or create mental images in order solve problems. An example of this is when I try to do math problems, I usually visualize the problem in my head and then solve it the same way. This used to cause me a lot of problems with my teachers in high school, as they wanted me to show my work and sometimes the answers just popped into my head. I do the same with spelling words. I visualize it in my brain and then spell it out loud or write it down. The use of these different intelligences are not even thought about...
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...Sharla Emmers EXP105 – Pamela Bartlett Gardner’s Theory Gardner’s theory was a new proposition as to how one’s brain is inherently pre-tuned for a particular job or function. Additionally, each type of intelligence directly relates to the methods people use to solve problems. Gardner’s contribution was largely different than previous psychologist’s belief, which was based predominantly upon IQ tests. He summarized that it is the uniqueness of each person which predicates how one could approach learning or problem-solving. Gardner theorized that there are seven types of intelligence, they are, Bodily-kinesthetic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Linguistic, Logical-mathematical, Spatial, and Musical. Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence is the ability to control one’s body to perform complex functions, such as learning dance moves or performing a surgical operation. Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to empathize with other’s emotions and understand their intentions. Intrapersonal intelligence is being in touch with one’s own feelings and motivations, and utilizes their self-awareness to assist with problem-solving. Linguistic intelligence involves having the ability to communicate effectively to evoke certain feelings or emotions from their audience, but could also pertain to a person who uses language to assist with learning, such as using acronyms. Logical-mathematical intelligence is the ability to deductively deduce solutions to complex problems, as would be demonstrated...
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...of how children's minds work and develop has been enormously influential, particularly in educational theory. His particular insight was the role of maturation (simply growing up) in children's increasing capacity to understand their world: they cannot undertake certain tasks until they are psychologically mature enough to do so. His research has spawned a great deal more, much of which has undermined the detail of his own, but like many other original investigators, his importance comes from his overall vision. He proposed that children's thinking does not develop entirely smoothly: instead, there are certain points at which it "takes off" and moves into completely new areas and capabilities. He saw these transitions as taking place at about 18 months, 7 years and 11 or 12 years. This has been taken to mean that before these ages children are not capable (no matter how bright) of understanding things in certain ways, and has been used as the basis for scheduling the school curriculum. Whether or not should be the case is a different matter. Piaget's stage theory describes the cognitive development of children. Cognitive development involves changes in cognitive process and abilities. In Piaget's view, early cognitive development involves processes based upon actions and later progresses into changes in mental operations. Main Elements of Piaget’s Cognitive Development Theory 1. Schema 2. The four processes that enable the transition from one stage to another 3. The...
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...What are some examples of ways in which observational learning has benefited you in your life? Are there instances in which observational learning has worked to your disadvantage? While I was a teenager about the age of 13 years old I visited my cousins in the country area where they had a coconut farm. While on the farm I observed my cousin climbed a tall coconut palm tree using his hand and feet in a well coordinated movement of hand and feet. I was then able to climb the tree in the same manner. Another occasion where I used observational learning to my benefit was in the military where I observed a demonstration of how to negotiate obstacles I then applied what I saw done and successfully did the same. (Bandura, 1986) However, I have no example where observational learning was used to my disadvantage but rather I have on occasions observed others mistakes and learnt how not to do something; that is: learning form others mistakes. As an eyewitness to a crime, how could you use information in this chapter to improve your memory for specific details? If you were a juror, what would you say to the other jurors about the reliability of eyewitness testimony? Being an eye witness to a crime I can help improve my memory by Maintenance rehearsal of the information stored in my Short Term Memory I can extend the duration of your Short Term Memory (STM). Because the capacity and duration...
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...Garner’s theory of learning and its impact on effectively managing the modern day classroom environment. Major approaches to human behavior and development are discussed relevant to biological, social-cultural, cognitive, and psychological development. Social learning is discussed relevant to its connection to an individual’s ability to perceive and comprehend the world and ultimately understand instruction. Category learning theory is discussed and will argue that individuals will understand information that they have been exposed to and can relate to. The theory of bodily-kinesthetic functioning is discussed and will attempt to define the abilities to control one’s body movements and to handle objects skillfully. A brief discussion on how technology has impacted learning will also be explored, in an effort to define how the instructional classroom and management techniques have evolved over the years. This paper also researches traits that encompass direct instruction designed to increase classroom management efficiency and enhance overall learning potential. I will take a look at the various theories, explore their benefits for individual growth and learning, classroom management, and customize my own theory of learning. Theory of Human Learning and Development Introduction There are numerous theories of learning that have been created, researched, and tested. It is imperative that teachers run their classrooms using a learning theory that...
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...------------------------------------------------- Constructivism Main article: Constructivism (learning theory) Constructivism is a revolution in educational psychology. Built on the work of Piaget and Bruner, constructivism emphasizes the importance of active involvement of learners in constructing knowledge for themselves...Constructivism emphasizes top-down processing: begin with complex problems and teach basic skills while solving these problems [13]. Constructivism explains why students do not learn deeply by listening to a teacher, or reading from a textbook. Learning sciences research is revealing the deeper underlying basis of how knowledge construction works. To design effective environments, one needs a very good understanding of what children know when they come to the classroom. This requires sophisticated research into children's cognitive development, and the learning sciences draws heavily on psychological studies of cognitive development (e.g., Siegler, 1998). The learning theories of John Dewey, Marie Montessori, and David Kolb serve as the foundation of constructivist learning theory.[14]Constructivism views learning as a process in which the learner actively constructs or builds new ideas or concepts based upon current and past knowledge or experience. In other words, "learning involves constructing one's own knowledge from one's own experiences." Constructivist learning, therefore, is a very personal endeavor, whereby internalized concepts, rules, and general...
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...Scientific Inquiry Javier Bryon AIU Online Abstract By using the controlled experimental method we can prove or disprove hypothesis in question. During the experiment we can come to a conclusion on whether further experimentation is needed or other hypothesis need to be implemented to solve a question. Introduction Blue porch ceilings are quite prevalent along the east coast, there are many theories as to why, from keeping evil spirits out of the home to fooling spiders and wasps into thinking that the ceilings are actually the sky. Many old houses around the Victorian and Colonial era bear this color in their porches due to the popularity at the time, but even now the popularity of the color is prevalent. Besides keeping evil spirits from entering the homes and fooling bugs, the blue ceiling reminds the owners of the blue skies even on cloudy days. Hypothesis The blue paint used in the painting of porches of the Victorian and Colonial homes contains an ingredient that repels insects, a natural insecticide used in the popular paint color. Prediction If there is an ingredient that naturally repels insects in the blue paint then the results should be obvious. Painting two porches ceilings one with blue paint and another one with white paint should demonstrate that the one with blue paint is bug free during the time of the experiment. Controlled Experimental Method First three enclosures were built; enclosure number one ceiling is painted sky blue. Enclosure...
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...Testing A Theory PSY/201 May 12, 2013 A couple of years ago, I decided to test a theory on myself by trying to lose fight while gaining more muscle mass. I have heard so many different theories on how to lose fat while gaining muscle mass, but I could not find a good routine that gave me the best results. Before I began my research, I had to think critical about what was causing me to gain fat, and why my workout routine was not as effective on myself as it was for others. I began to search for credible sources on the Internet, so that I can have a better understanding of the relationship between nutrition and the human body. Once my understanding on nutrition was clear, I then began to do research on fat burning and strength conditioning. After my research was complete, I began to test these theories on myself. I created a chart that kept track of each exercise, the amount of repetitions completed, weight loss or gain, and body fat percentage. I used this chart to compare my before and after results within 90 days, and the end results were stunning. I could lower my body fat percentage, and gain more muscle mass, which was exactly what I wanted. The type of informal research that was used to test this theory was experimental research. According to the textbook, Psychology and Your Life, it tells us about experimental research, which states, “Investigator produces a change in one variable to observe the effects of that change on other variables” (Ch. 1, pg. 33)...
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...scientific method was trying to plant roses and trying to keep them alive. I would plant the roses and water them and even planted them in the sun. I would not try to figure out why they would keep dying. If I would have went through and tried fertilizer and tried to figure out why they kept dying then I would have at least came to a conclusion. If I would have found out how to take care of roses and then started to water them the way they are supposed to be watered and gave the roses the fuel they need to live they would not have died. I would have first seen how to take care of roses. Then I would have measured out the water and how much sun they needed and applied that then tested my theory I could have seen if they would have lived. If the roses had died after that then I would have tested other theories to see what works like trying to put fertilizer around the base of the rose bush to see if the ground was not the reason the roses were dying. If the ground does not have enough nutrients then the roses would not have been able to get the food it needed from the...
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...Scientific Method Sharon Childers Unit 1 Individual Project May 5, 2013 Biology American Intercontinental University Biology is the study of life. When studying Biology one will study the way organisms live and their lives. How are humans created? How are cell formed? What is DNA made of? All of these questions are some form of Biology. Even the color of certain birds is a part of Biology. When dealing with the Sciences you will come across the Scientific Method. This method consists of: Question, Hypothesis, Research, Experiment, Analysis and Conclusion. Below we will discuss a question and complete the steps of the Scientific Method to come up with an answer to the question. Question Do ruby-throated hummingbirds prefer some colors more than others when visiting flowers? Hypothesis In my opinion I believe hummingbirds prefer bright colors opposed to darker colors. The hummingbird has a red throat so considering that I would think they prefer red or something similar to red when it comes to picking flowers to visit. Research Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are primarily in the United States. These small birds are hard to find in the sky because they are only 2-3 in and can flap their wings 53 times in one second. That’s kind of hard to believe or even imagine. When it comes to the type of feeder a hummingbird feeds on doesn’t really matter. They tend to eat from any kind of feeder. When it comes to flowers they prefer, red and yellow are their preference...
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...relevant to modern society. Poverty tends to be the greatest ill that plagues the Filipino as a society. The poor ranges from poor, very poor, and to the very, very poor. The topic URBAN POOR was selected from a group of topics given and then given emphasis by the author according to the relevance of this specific group in today's world. Each condition is specifically analyzed in different aspects and parts to further understand the study. In doing so, one will be able to broaden one's ideas and analysis in certain conditions in relation to the topic about Urban poor. This will also have an analysis of their general condition using a theory application- which most probably is CONFLICT THEORY, a theory discussed in class with relation to the Sociological Theories presented. This paper was developed as a requirement and further study of the Sociological Theories presented in class and as a meaningful output of all the lectures and discussions that happened during class. Analysis was done by choosing a theoretical orientation from the ones discussed in class. Students and professionals are the intended audiences of this study. This study will hopefully be of help in the development of concrete analysis and plans not just towards the Sociological development of the urban poor, but of the holistic development as well. The informations contained in this study were based on researches provided by related literature and on- line based sources, more of secondary sources. Sources related...
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...Fuller, Morris, Elwell, W H Kent, and Kohler. There were also many different views on the atonement expressed. One particular author who’s work that stuck out to me was L Morris. Within Morris’ writing it seamed that several views on the atonement were touched. The thing that struck me about all the different viewpoints is while some of the views could seem as if to build off of each other, other views contradicted each other. For instance the Moral Influence theory insists that man’s sin is taken away when he answers in love to Christ’s sacrifice. This Moral Influence theory shares some similarities with the Sacrifice theory, which states that Christ’s sacrifice is the important component in atonement. Another theory that Morris discusses, Atonement as Victory, takes the Sacrifice theory even further and states that God’s strength is the driving force behind the atonement. There were many more theories discussed my Morris and the other authors that can be discussed but it seems to me that none of theses ideas or theories seem to present a solid model that can be steadily applied to the teachings of Scripture. When it comes to Dr. Elmer Towns view of the...
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...personality, most definitions refer to a person’s mental system. This accumulation of psychological collections will include emotions, motives, and thoughts. ”Personality includes all those relatively permanent traits or characteristics that render some consistency to a person’s behavior” (Fiest & Fiest, 2009). Traits among individuals may be unique, mutual with few, or common among an entire species; however, the pattern will always be different for each and every person. People may share similar thoughts, views, etc; but they are still very much unique. The Scientific Approach to Studying Personality When examining theoretical approaches to the study of personality, “people confuse theory with philosophy, speculation, hypothesis, or taxonomy (Fiest & Fiest, 2009. Scientists use theories and detective reasoning to formulate hypothesis that...
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