Multiple Intelligences and Adult Learning
Transcript of Multiple Intelligences and Adult Learning
Multiple IntelligencesMultiple Intelligencesand and
Adult Learning Adult Learning By Janice Perry OttoBy Janice Perry Otto
Gardner’s Multiple Gardner’s Multiple IntelligencesIntelligences
Many careers are governed by multiple intelligences as we capitalize on our strengths in life.
Functionality
• Interconnections Between Intelligences
• None Function Alone
• Cooperative Learning
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Visual/Spatial
Frank Lloyd Wright
Amelia Earhart Leonardo Di Vinci
Architects …... Aviators ….. Sculptors
Adult Learning• Possess all multiple intelligences to some degree.• Some more dominant than others on an individual
basis.• Adults maximize intelligences
– Better reasoning skills and problem solving– Life experiences
• Learning and processing of information more difficult – Poorer eyesight– Failing vision– Loss of range of motion– Arthritis
Verbal & Linguistic
ASSISTANTS
Vision and hearing deteriorate making it difficult for adults to intake and process information unless aided by external devices such as magnifiers and hearing aids.
Logical & Mathematical
Monetary exchange is common; however, calculations for making change may be slowed as we age and counting the change is difficult when arthritic or vision impaired.
Visual/Spatial
Frank Lloyd Wright
Leonardo Di Vinci
Simple pleasures such as assembling a jigsaw puzzle become difficult if not impossible when vision is impaired and manual dexterity deteriorates.
Musical & Rhythmic
Music appreciation cannot take the same forms as in the past. “Busting a move” is limited by arthritis and range of motion.
Bodily & Kinesthetic
Physical deterioration makes enjoying some activities difficult and sometimes impossible.
Interpersonal
Personal interactions are more social rather than career oriented as we transition out of the work force into retirement.
Naturalist
Physical limitations reduce joys such as gardening to potted plants rather than in the backyard.
Multiple Intelligences &
Adult Learning• New knowledge becomes more difficult to
process• Physical difficulties preclude many former
activities• Mental capabilities diminish• Limitations rather than intelligences govern
new learning and experiences