SOFT SKILLS CHAPTER FOUR FLASHCARDS

SOFT SKILLS CHAPTER FOUR FLASHCARDS

by Eni Lasito

​Howard Gardner

Changed the way people perceived intelligence and learning with his theory of Multiple Intelligence

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​Identified eight unique types of intelligences and areas of abilities known as Multiple Intelligences

Learning Preferences

​A way in which a person most effectively receives and processes information

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​You are born with particular learning preferences that combine with effort and environment to create a "recipe" for what you can achieve

Intelligence​

​As defined by Gardner, is an ability valued by a group of people for what it can produce

Multiple Pathways to Learning

- Eight areas of potential- Based on Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory

​1. Verbal-Linguistic

​2. Logical-Mathematical

​3. Bodily-Kinesthetic

​4. Visual-Spatial

​5. Interpersonal

​6. Intrapersonal

​7. Musical

​8. Naturalistic

​Verbal Linguistic

​Ability to communicate through language, listening, reading, writing, speaking

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Logical-Mathematical

​Ability to understand logical reasoning and problem solving; math, science, patterns, sequences

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Bodily Kinesthetic

Ability to use the physical body skillfully and to take in knowledge through bodily sensation, coordination, working with hands

Visual - Spatial

Ability to understand spatial relationships, and to receive and create images, visual art, graphic design, charts and maps

​Interpersonal

​Ability to relate to others, noticing their moods, motivations, and feelings; social activity, cooperative learning, teamwork

​Intrapersonal

​Ability to understand one's own behavior and feelings; self-awareness, independence, time spent alone

​Musical

​Ability to comprehend and create meaningful sound; sensitivity to music and musical patterns

​Naturalist

​Ability to identify, distinguish, categorize, and classify species or items, often incorporating high interest in elements of the natural environment

​Personality Spectrum

• - Focused on personality type

• ​- Helps you understand how you respond to the world around you

• ​- Based on Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

​Personality Spectrum: 4 types

• Thinker

• ​Organizer

• ​Giver

• ​Adventurer

​Thinker

​- Solving problems- Developing models and systems- Analytical and abstract thinking

​Organizer

​- Responsibility, reliability- Neatness, organization, attention to detail- Comprehensive follow-through on tasks

​Giver

​- Successful, close relationships- Making a difference in the world- Negotiation, promoting peace

​Adventurer

- Courageous and daring- Hands-on problem solving- Active and spontaneous style

​Study Strategies

​- Play your strengths

- Strengthen your weaknesses

- Ask for help

​Learning Disabilities

​Often run in families and are lifelong conditions, although specific strategies can help people with learning disabilities manage and even overcome areas of weaknesses

​Learning Disabilities

​are neurological disorders that interfere with one's ability to store, process, and produce information

​Learning Disabilities

​are neurological disorders that interfere with one's ability to store, process, and produce information

​Learning disabilities

​DO NOT:- Include mental retardation, autism, behavioral disorders, impaired vision, hearing loss, or other physical abilities

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​DO NOT:- Include ADD or ADHD