As it relates to adult development and learning AET/500 Foundations of Adult Learning Theory Instructor: Emily Christiansen Kenya Armstrong, Loi Darden, Stephanie Hankins, Lewis Longstreet The Nature of Intelligence:
As it relates to adult development and learning
AET/500 Foundations of Adult Learning TheoryInstructor: Emily Christiansen
Kenya Armstrong, Loi Darden, Stephanie Hankins, Lewis Longstreet
The Nature of Intelligence:
Introduction to Intelligences◦Multiple Intelligence (Gardner)
Practical Intelligence (Sternberg) Emotional Intelligence (Goleman)
Cultural impact on these theories Conclusion Resources
Table of Content
What is Intelligence?
Intelligence is define as the mental ability to plan, reason, to think abstractly, learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations. (J. Parankimalil)
Introduction to Intelligences
Multiple Intelligences (Gardner)Multiple intelligences is a
psychological theory about the mind.
Harvard professor Howard Gardner (1991) has identified 8 different types of intelligences that each individual has the capacity to possess.
Multiple of Intelligences (Cont’d) Summaries of eight intelligences:
Linguistic – reading, writing, speaking.
Logical-Mathematical – number and computing skills.
Musical – understanding and expressing oneself through music, dance and rhythmic movement.
Bodily-Kinesthetic – physical coordination using fine and gross motor skills and physical activities.
Spatial-Visual – visual perception of the environment, ability to create mental images.
Interpersonal – understanding how to communicate and work collaboratively with other people.
Intrapersonal – understanding one’s inner world of emotions and thoughts.
Naturalistic – understanding the natural world of plants and animals
Practical IntelligenceCharacteristics Characteristics“street smarts”Shapes own environmentSelf-motivating Identifies role models
Correct weaknessesCapitalize on strengthsFlexiblePreservers
Practical Intelligence
The problems faced in everyday life often have little relationship to the knowledge and skills acquired through formal education or the abilities used in classroom activities. Educators of adults must understand that there is more to a students intelligence then their academic abilities and I.Q. test. Their intelligence also includes everyday or practical intelligence.
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence
Cultural impact on these theories
Cultural impact on these theories
Successful Intelligence:
Nurtured and developed by educators in a formal setting
Challenges the students creative and practical abilities
Less focus on students analytical skills
Conclusion
References www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/mismeasure/genius/research02.
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https://johnparankimalil.wordpress.com/2014/11/17/meaning-nature-and-characteristics-of-intelligence/
Knowles, M. S., Holton, E. F., & Swanson, R. A. (2011). The adult learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development (7th ed.). New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.
Sternberg, R. J. (1997). Successful Intelligence: how practical and creative intelligence determine success in life. New York, NY: Penguin/Putman
References Cont’dStuttaford, G. (1996). Successful intelligence: How
practical and creative intelligence determine success in life. Publishers Weekly, 243(34), 47. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/196993958?accountid=35812
Wilson, L. O. (n.d.). Sternberg’s Views on Intelligence. Retrieved on May 16, 2015 from http://thesecondprinciple.com/optimal-learning/sternbergs-views-intelligence/