Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences and Cooperative Learning
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First of all I hope this blog finds you and your families in good health. As this week's topic I am going to talk about Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and cooperative learning.
But what is cooperative learning? By the term cooperative learning we understand an instructional strategy that allows small groups of students to work together on a common assignment. They can work on a variety of problems, from simple math problems to large assignments such as proposing different solutions for different matters on a national level.
In order to be characterised as effective, cooperative or collaborative learning activities would invite students to be more active participants in their own learning, to share and discuss their ideas, to engage in argumentation and debate.
The benefits of this type of learning include deeper learning, acquiring new life skills and seeing it as a way to change things up. By collaborating with others students will deepen their understanding of the assignment and will engage in thoughtful discourse. They will make use of different life skills such as cooperation and collaboration in order to be responsible and accountable. It is beneficial to have a variety in the instructions as well; it keeps students engaged and enables reaching to a larger number of learners. Cooperative learning also changes students' and teachers' roles as teachers become facilitators of learning, guides on the side if you will, and students take on more responsibility for their own learning.
While cooperative learning puts an emphasis on collaboration, the theory of multiple intelligences focuses on the ability the human brain has to posses not only an intellectual capacity but also many other kinds of intelligences that continue as following:
Until next time,
First of all I hope this blog finds you and your families in good health. As this week's topic I am going to talk about Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and cooperative learning.
But what is cooperative learning? By the term cooperative learning we understand an instructional strategy that allows small groups of students to work together on a common assignment. They can work on a variety of problems, from simple math problems to large assignments such as proposing different solutions for different matters on a national level.
In order to be characterised as effective, cooperative or collaborative learning activities would invite students to be more active participants in their own learning, to share and discuss their ideas, to engage in argumentation and debate.
The benefits of this type of learning include deeper learning, acquiring new life skills and seeing it as a way to change things up. By collaborating with others students will deepen their understanding of the assignment and will engage in thoughtful discourse. They will make use of different life skills such as cooperation and collaboration in order to be responsible and accountable. It is beneficial to have a variety in the instructions as well; it keeps students engaged and enables reaching to a larger number of learners. Cooperative learning also changes students' and teachers' roles as teachers become facilitators of learning, guides on the side if you will, and students take on more responsibility for their own learning.
While cooperative learning puts an emphasis on collaboration, the theory of multiple intelligences focuses on the ability the human brain has to posses not only an intellectual capacity but also many other kinds of intelligences that continue as following:
- Visual-Spatial Intelligence: People who are good at visualizing things. These individuals are often good with directions as well as maps, charts, videos, and pictures.
Linguistic-Verbal Intelligence: People who are able to use words well, both when writing and speaking. These individuals are typically very good at writing stories, memorizing information, and reading.- Logical-Mathematical Intelligence: People who are good at reasoning, recognizing patterns, and logically analysing problems. These individuals tend to think conceptually about numbers, relationships, and patterns.
- Bodily Kinesthetics Intelligence: Those who are good at body movement, performing actions, and physical control. People who are strong in this area tend to have excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
- Musical Intelligence: People who have strong musical intelligence are good at thinking in patterns, rhythms, and sounds. They have a strong appreciation for music and are often good at musical composition and performance.
Interpersonal Intelligence : Those who are good at understanding and interacting with other people. These individuals are skilled at assessing the emotions, motivations, desires, and intentions of those around them.Intrapersonal Intelligence: Individuals who are strong in intrapersonal intelligence are good at being aware of their own emotional states, feelings, and motivations. They tend to enjoy self-reflection and analysis, including daydreaming, exploring relationships with others, and assessing their personal strengths.Naturalistic Intelligence: According to Gardner, individuals who are high in this type of intelligence are more in tune with nature and are often interested in nurturing, exploring the environment, and learning about other species. These individuals are said to be highly aware of even subtle changes to their environments.
Until next time,
It is true that some students are too passive and as you have mentioned above, cooperative learning will help them to be more active by sharing their ideas and experiences. I like the fact that you have explained all of it in detail. Always happy to read your works , good job 🤗
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