Different learners will have different extents of the
ability to learn. It can be attributed by several factors which were addressed
in the post ‘student diversity’. In addition an important attribute that
influence learning is the learner’s level of intelligence.
Intelligence is the ability to reason out in a logical
manner. It includes the processes of paying attention, identification of things
and situations that are of significance, interpret and derive meanings. There
are several types of intelligences unlike what was thought before. Previously
Intelligence Quotient (IQ) was thought to be the main determinant of a person’s
intelligence, however now it has been identified that several types of
intelligences such as Emotional Intelligence (EQ), verbal, kinesthetic,
spatial, intrapersonal and interpersonal intelligence contribute to the overall
intelligence of a person.
Some students may have one or more of the above mentioned
types of intelligences developed beyond the expected for their age. Those
students will be able to learn rapidly and successfully complete the tasks
given to them much sooner. Such students are often referred to as gifted
students. It is important identify such students and deal with them
accordingly. If their needs are not addressed they could complete the tasks way
ahead of others become easily bored.
Learner style(s) of a learner could be understood by
understanding his / her dominant type of intelligence and by designing tasks
that require use of the dominant intelligence. This is particularly helpful to
those students who don’t do well with stereotype of teaching.
Reference:
PGCE lecture notes
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