1. Diverse Learners: Considering Intelligence Theories
EDU 241: Educational Technology
Dr. Daniel Moos

2. Intelligence: Introduction (I)
Why is it important to consider intelligence?

3. Intelligence: Introduction (II)
How is intelligence studied?
Factor Analysis:
Statistical analysis used to measure a latent variable (i.e. can’t directly measure the variable)
Results identify underlying manifest variables (i.e. variables that can be directly measured)

4. Intelligence: Introduction (III)
Example of Factor Analysis: How is athletic ability measured at NHL tryouts?
Athletic Ability
Strength
Speed
Agility

5. Intelligence: Factor Models (I)
Charles Spearman (1927)
Two factors
g factor  domain-general and homogeneous (i.e. intellectual functioning relatively homogenous across a number of different tasks)
Specific factor  Specific factors that are pertinent to specific task (but…g factor is what most interested Spearman)
g factor

6. GARDNER’S THEORY OF INTELLIGENCE
Dimension Description Example
Linguistic
Ability to use language
Logical
Reasoning, numbers, symbols
Musical
Sensitivity to pitch, tone
perceive the visual-spatial world accurately
Spatial
Kinesthetic
Ability to use body coordinated movements
Interpersonal
Understanding of social interactions
Intrapersonal
Understanding of self
Naturalistic
Recognize similarities/diff in physical world

7. GARDNER’S THEORY OF INTELLIGENCE, APPLICATION TO REAL-LIFE CONTEXT
Linguistic
Ability to use language
Identify two specific examples of how you might address different “intelligences” within your class? In other words, how might you design activities/lessons, etc to meet the needs of students with diverse set of intelligences?
Logical
Reasoning, numbers, symbols
Musical
Sensitivity to pitch, tone
Spatial
Perceive words accurately
Kinesthetic
Ability to use body coordinated movements
Interpersonal
Understanding of social interactions
Intrapersonal
Understanding of self
Naturalistic
Recognize similarities/diff in physical world