As it relates to adult development and learning

AET/500 Foundations of Adult Learning TheoryInstructor: Emily Christiansen

Kenya Armstrong, Loi Darden, Stephanie Hankins, Lewis Longstreet

The Nature of Intelligence:

Introduction to Intelligences◦Multiple Intelligence (Gardner)

Practical Intelligence (Sternberg) Emotional Intelligence (Goleman)

Cultural impact on these theories Conclusion Resources

Table of Content

What is Intelligence?

Intelligence is define as the mental ability to plan, reason, to think abstractly, learn from experience, solve problems, and use knowledge to adapt to new situations. (J. Parankimalil)

Introduction to Intelligences

Multiple Intelligences (Gardner)Multiple intelligences is a

psychological theory about the mind.

Harvard professor Howard Gardner (1991) has identified 8 different types of intelligences that each individual has the capacity to possess.

Multiple of Intelligences (Cont’d) Summaries of eight intelligences:

Linguistic – reading, writing, speaking.

Logical-Mathematical – number and computing skills.

Musical – understanding and expressing oneself through music, dance and rhythmic movement.

Bodily-Kinesthetic – physical coordination using fine and gross motor skills and physical activities.

Spatial-Visual – visual perception of the environment, ability to create mental images.

Interpersonal – understanding how to communicate and work collaboratively with other people.

Intrapersonal – understanding one’s inner world of emotions and thoughts.

Naturalistic – understanding the natural world of plants and animals

Practical IntelligenceCharacteristics Characteristics“street smarts”Shapes own environmentSelf-motivating Identifies role models

Correct weaknessesCapitalize on strengthsFlexiblePreservers

Practical Intelligence

The problems faced in everyday life often have little relationship to the knowledge and skills acquired through formal education or the abilities used in classroom activities. Educators of adults must understand that there is more to a students intelligence then their academic abilities and I.Q. test. Their intelligence also includes everyday or practical intelligence.

Emotional Intelligence

Emotional Intelligence

Cultural impact on these theories

Cultural impact on these theories

Successful Intelligence:

Nurtured and developed by educators in a formal setting

Challenges the students creative and practical abilities

Less focus on students analytical skills

Conclusion

References www.cse.emory.edu/sciencenet/mismeasure/genius/research02.

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https://johnparankimalil.wordpress.com/2014/11/17/meaning-nature-and-characteristics-of-intelligence/

Knowles, M. S., Holton, E. F., & Swanson, R. A. (2011). The adult learner: The definitive classic in adult education and human resource development (7th ed.). New York, NY: Taylor & Francis.

Sternberg, R. J. (1997). Successful Intelligence: how practical and creative intelligence determine success in life. New York, NY: Penguin/Putman

References Cont’dStuttaford, G. (1996). Successful intelligence: How

practical and creative intelligence determine success in life. Publishers Weekly, 243(34), 47. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/196993958?accountid=35812

Wilson, L. O. (n.d.). Sternberg’s Views on Intelligence. Retrieved on May 16, 2015 from http://thesecondprinciple.com/optimal-learning/sternbergs-views-intelligence/