Module 5 Facilitating Learning

MODULE 5-LEARNING THINKING STYLES AND MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
Learning styles- refer to the preferred way an Individual processes information. They describe a
persons’s typical mode of thinking, remembering or problem solving. Furthermore styles are usually
considered to be bipolar dimensions. For instance , your particular/learning thinking style would lie in a
point in a continuum. Having a particular learning thinking style simply denotes a tendency to behave in
a certain manner. Your style is usually described as a personality dimension which influences your
attitudes, values, and social interaction.
SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES OF LEARNING/THINKING STYLES:
A.SENSORY PREFERENCES
1.VISUAL LEARNERS .- These learners must see their teacher’s actions and facial
expressions to fully understand the content of a lesson. They prefer to sit in front so no
one would block their view. They learn best in pictures and other visual aids like
diagrams, illustrated textbooks, overhead transparencies, videos, flipcharts and hand-
outs.They often take detailed notes during class discussion.
Ri Chardefurther breaks down visual learners into:

1.1 VISUAL –ICONIC – these learners are more interested in visual images like films,
graphic displays or pictures. They attend to pictorial detail.
1.2 VISUAL SYMBOLIC – Learners feel confident with abstracts such as mathematical
formula or the written word. They would prefer to read a book than a map.they like to
read about things than hear them.
2. AUDITORY LEARNERS- Learners learn best through verbal lectures, discussions, talking
things through and listening to what others have to say. They interpet meanings of
speech through listening to the tone of voice, pitch,and speed . written text don’t have
meanings until they are heard.These learners benefit from reading text aloud and using a
tape recorder.They can attend orally to details , translate
The spoken word easily into written word and are not easily distracted in their listening
ability.
2.1 THE LISTENERS . This is the more common type.” LISTENERS “ most likely do well in
school. They remember things said to them and make the information their own.
2,2 THE TALKERS. They are the ones who prefer to talk and discuss . They often find
themselves talking to those around them. They tend to whisper comments to themselves
during class setting when the teacher does not ask questions.they do not try to disturb
and may not even realize they need to talk.
3.TACTILE/ KINESTHETIC LEARNERS. These learners benefit much from hands on

approach, actively exploring the physical world around them. They may find it hard to sit
still for long periods. They need activity and exploration. They may not benefit a lot from
discussion and written materials.They prefer to learn by doing. They tend to have good
motor memory and motor coordination.
B. GLOBAL - ANALYTIC CONTINUUM
ANALYTIC – Analytic thinkers tend toward the step by step processes of learning. They
are more comfortable in a world of details . they are” the tree seers.”
And hierarchies of information.
GLOBAL – They tend to see the whole pattern rather than particle elements. They are the
“forest seers” who give attention only to over all structure and ignore details.
Several theorist have tied the global – analytic continuum to the left brain/right brain
continuum. In accord with Roger Sperry’s model of the left brained dominant individual is
portrayed as the linear(analytic) verbal mathematical thinker while the right brained
person is one who is viewed as global , non linear and holistic in thought preferences.
Both sides of the brain can reason but use different strategies. In an individual one side
maybe dominant than the other,
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
The theory of multiple intelligences (MI) was first described by Howard gardner in Frames
of Mind(1983) . Gardner defines intelligence” as an ability or set of abilities that allows a
person to solve a problem or fashion a product that is valued in one or more cultures.”
Gardner believes that different intelligences maybe independent abilities – a person can
be low in one domain area but high in another. All of us possess the intelligences but in
varying degrees of strength.
The nine kinds of intelligences , in order to facilitate learning by the teacher include:
1. VISUAL/SPATcaIAL INTELLIGENCE(PICTURE SMART) – Learning visually and organizing

ideas spatially. Seeing concepts in action in order to undertand them.
2. VERBAL/LINGUISTIC(WORD SMART) – This is learning through the spoken and written
word.
3. MATHEMATICAL/LOGICAL (NUMBER SMART/LOGICAL SMART) – Learning through
reasoning and problem sol;ving.
4. BODILY/ KINESTHETIC(BODY SMART) – Learning though interaction with one’s
environment.
This is for overly active learners.
5. MUSICAL (MUSIC SMART) – Learning through patterns , rhythms and music. This
includes not only auditorydes learning but also the identification of patterns through
all the senses.
6. INTRAPERSONAL(SELF SMART) – Learning through feelings, values and attitudes .
They place value on what they learn.
7. INTERPERSONAL (PEOPLE SMART) –, Learning through interaction with others. This
promotes collaboration and working cooperatively with others.
8. NATURALIST ( NATURE SMART) – Learning through classification, categories, and
hierarchies. The naturalist intelligence picks up on subtle differences in meaning. It is
not simply the study of nature it can be in all areas.
9. EXISTENTIAL (SPIRIT SMART)- Learning by seeing the big picture. Why are we here?
What is my role in the world? What is my place in my family? This intelligence seeks
connections to real world understanding and application of new learning.
TEACHING STRATEGIES GUIDED BY THINKING LEARNING STYLES AND MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE
1. Use questions of all types to stimulate various levels of thinking from recalling factual
information to drawing implications and making value judgments.
2. Provide general overview of the material to be learned, so that past experiences will
be associated with new ideas.
3. Allow sufficient time for information to be processed and then integrate using right
and left brain hemispheres.
4. Set clear purposes before any listening, viewing or reading experiences.
5. Warm up before the lesson development by using brainstorming and induction.
6. Use multisensory means for both processing and retrieving information. (Write
directions on the board and give them orally)
7. Use a variety of review and reflection strategies to bring closure to learning.( writing
summaries, creating opinion and surveys)
8. Use descriptive feedback rather than simply praising.( the example you have given is
an excellent one to point to the concept of ____)
PREPARED BY
VIRGIE M. ARICAYA, DRDev.
Course Facilitator

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MODULE 5-LEARNING THINKING STYLES AND MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

SEVERAL PERSPECTIVES OF LEARNING/THINKING STYLES:

Ri Chardefurther breaks down visual learners into:

3.TACTILE/ KINESTHETIC LEARNERS. These learners benefit much from hands on

And hierarchies of information.

1. VISUAL/SPATcaIAL INTELLIGENCE(PICTURE SMART) – Learning visually and organizing

TEACHING STRATEGIES GUIDED BY THINKING LEARNING STYLES AND MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE

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