Module 5 Faci Learning
Module 5 Faci Learning
Module 5 Faci Learning
FACILITATING LEARNER
CENTERED TEACHING
BSED-3A
NAME: __________________________________
LESSON/ MODULE NUMBER: (5) LEARNING AND DIVERSITY (Intelligence and Learning Style)
INTRODUCTION:
One factor that brings about student diversity is thinking/ Learning Styles.
Individuals think and learn in distinct ways. In any group of learners, there will always be
different learning characteristics, particularly in the learners’ manner of processing
information. Some would absorb the lesson better when they work with their hands than
when they just listen. Others would prefer to watch a video about a topic. Students
likewise have preferred ways of expressing their thoughts, feelings and ideas. Some
would prefer to write, others would draw or even dance and sing. These preferences
involve thinking/ learning styles and multiple intelligences.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
ACTIVITY 1: Choose what best suits your personality and learning style.
The inventory you just answered reflects whether you are a visual, auditory or
kinesthetic learner. This is only but one way of describing the variations of
learning and teaching styles.
SENSORY PREFERENCES- individuals tend to gravitate toward one or two types of sensory input
and maintain a dominance in one of the following types.
Visual Learners- These learners must see their teacher’s action and facial expression to
fully understand the concept of the lesson. They prefer to be sitting in front, so no one
would block their view. They may think in pictures and may learn best from visual aids.
a. Visual Iconic- more interested in visual imagery such as film, graphic displays or
pictures, in order to solidify learning. They have good picture memory or iconic
imagery.
b. Visual Symbolic- feel comfortable with abstract symbolism such as mathematical
formula or written word. They prefer to read about things rather than hear about
them.
Auditory Learners- they learn best through verbal lectures, discussion, talking things
through or listening to what others have to say.
a. Listeners- this is the more common type. Listeners most likely do well in school. Out
of school too, they remember things said to them and make the information their
own.
b. Talkers- they are the ones who prefer to talk and discuss. They often find
themselves talking to those around them. In a class setting, when the instructor is
not asking questions, auditory-verbal processors (talkers) tend to whisper comments
to themselves.
Tactile/ kinaesthetic learners- benefits much from hands-on approach, actively
exploring the physical world around them. They may find it hard to sit still for long
periods.
GLOBAL-ANALYTIC CONTINUUM
Analytic- analytic thinkers tend toward the linear step-by-step processes of learning.
They tend to see finite elements of patterns rather than the whole. They are more
comfortable in a world of details and hierarchies of information.
Global- Global thinkers lean towards non-linear thought and tend to see the whole
pattern rather than particle elements.
LEFT BRAIN (Analytic) RIGHT BRAIN (Global)
Successive Hemispheric Style Simultaneous Hemispheric Style
1. Verbal Visual
2. Responds to word meaning Responds to tone of voice
3. Sequential Random
4. Processes information Linearly Processes information in varied order
5. Responds to logic Responds to emotion
6. Plans ahead Impulsive
7. Recalls people’s names Recalls people’s faces
8. Speaks with few gestures Gestures when speaking
9. Punctual Less Punctual
10. Prefers formal study design Prefers sound/ music background while
studying
11. Prefers bright light while studying Prefers frequent mobility while studying
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
- The theory of multiple intelligences was first described by Howard Gardner in Frames of
Mind (1983). Gardner defines intelligences as “an ability or set of abilities that allow a
person to solve a problem or fashion a product that is valued in one or more cultures”.
- Gardner believes that different intelligences may be 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 and skill.
- His current research indicates that there are 9 distinct forms of intelligence.
1. Visual/Spatial intelligence (Picture Smart) - learning visually and organizing ideas spatially. Seeing
concepts in action in order to understand them.
2. Verbal/Linguistic (Word Smart) – learning through the spoken and written word. This intelligence was
always valued in the traditional classroom and in traditional assessments of intelligence and achievement.
3. Mathematical/ Logical (Number Smart/ Logic Smart) – Learning through reasoning and problem
solving. Also highly valued in traditional classroom, where students were asked to adapt to logically
sequenced delivery of instruction.
4. Bodily/ Kinesthetic (Body Smart) – Learning through interaction with one’s environment. This
intelligence is not the domain of “overly active” learners. It promotes understanding through concrete
experiences.
5. Musical (Music smart) – Learning through patterns, rhythms and music. This includes not just auditory
learning but the identification of patterns through all the senses.
6. Intrapersonal (self-smart) – learning through feelings, values and attitudes. This is a decidedly affective
component of learning through which students place value on what they learn and take ownership for
their learning.
7. Intrapersonal (People Smart) – Learning through interaction with others. Not the domain of
children who are simply “talkative” or “overly social”. This intelligence 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 used in all areas of study.
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, school and community? This intelligence
seeks connections to real world understanding and application of new learning.
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REFLECTION
Prepared by:
Zandro G. Ebio
Instructor 1
zandroebio29@gmail.com
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