The Learner - Module 2

● Emodied spirit that is a combination of a sentient body and rational soul

● Responsibility of the teachers to feed both the mind and body
● 20th Century = Century of the Learner as lot of things were learned from them (nature,
devt, etc.)

Element of the Learners

1. Ability
● Innate ability of the student
● Capacity to understand and learn
● Dictates the success of an activity
1. Aptitude -
● Innate gift
● Natural capacity to learn certain skills
1. Interest
● Varying activities based on attraction and appeal
1. Family and Cultural Background
● Varying socioeconomic background affects the behavior
1. Attitudes
● Unique way of thinking and reacting

Theory of Multiple Intelligence

● Gardner, 1983 in the book “Frames of Mind: Theory of...”

● There are eight kinds of intelligences and possible ninth = existentialist

A. Visual-Spatial

● Recognize patterns and puzzles easily

● Read and write for enjoyment
● Loves and interprets pictures and graphs well
● Engineer, artist, architect

B. Linguistic-Verbal

● Loves debates, writing, and reading

● Remember written and spoken info
● Explains well
● Writer, lawyer

C. Logical-Mathematical
 ● Problem-solving skills
● Loves thinking of abstract ideas
● Can solve complex problems and conduct experiements
● Scientists, accountants, engineer

D. Bodily-Kinesthetic

● Skilled at dancing and sports

● Loves handcrafting
● Remembers by doing
● Sculptor, dancer, builder

E. Musical

● Enjoys singing
● Recognizes musical patterns
● Rich understanding about rhythm, notes

F. Interpersonal

● Good in verbal and non-verbal communication

● Resolve group conflicts
● Good in assessing emotions and motivations
● Psychologist, philosopher, politician

G. Intrapersonal Intelligence

● Good in self-awareness and reflection

● Understands the personal motivations
● Theorist, philosopher, writer

H. Naturalistic

● Recent addition to Gardner’s theory

● Interested in botany and biology
● Good in sorting information
● Enjoy the outside activities
● Biologists, conservationists

I. Existential

● Thinks about deep questions and bigger picture of life

● Religion is important