Learner Needs: Multiple Intelligences
Traditionally someone who is intelligent is defined as an individual who can solve problems use logic to answer questions and think critically. However psychologist Howard Gardner has created a much broader definition of intelligence called Multiple Intelligences which is more focused on our areas of learning preferences. For this discussion please complete the following:
Which of the MIs do you think are most valued by schools and society? Why? On what evidence including personal experiences do you base your opinions?If work environments recognized multiple intelligences how might training counseling or classroom activities be revised to address these principles?How might an understanding of multiple intelligences change the ways in which you view your own abilities or the abilities of your family members peers or co-workers?
Helpful material :

Gardner H. (2008). Multiple intelligences: New horizons. New York NY: Basic Books. Retrieved from Retrieved from https://library.ashford.edu/ezproxy.aspx?url=http%…
McFarlane D. (2011). Multiple intelligences: The most effective platform for global 21st century educational and instructional methodologies. College Quarterly 14(2). Retrieved from https://library.ashford.edu/ezproxy.aspx?url=http%…
Gardner H. (2008). Multiple intelligences: New horizons. New York NY: Basic Books. Retrieved from https://library.ashford.edu/ezproxy.aspx?url=http%…
Articles
Ghazi S. R. Shahzada G. Gilani U. S. Shabbir M. N. & Rashid M. (2011). Relationship between students self-perceived multiple intelligences and their academic achievement. International Journal of Academic Research 3(2) 619-623. Retrieved from https://library.ashford.edu/ezproxy.aspx?url=http%…
Singh A. Dash M. & Anand V. (2011). Study of multiple intelligence among postgraduate management students. IUP Journal of Organizational Behavior 10(4) 43-53. Retrieved from https://library.ashford.edu/ezproxy.aspx?url=http%…
Website
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