As stated in chapter six of our text, Howard Gardner said that separate sources
within the human brain can stimulate and support various learning modes. Gardener
presented a theory in1983 at his seminal Frames of mind that learning is rooted in a
biological sources and cultural sources. There are seven needs/reasons for learning
according to Gardner. We all can relate to one or more of the seven needs for learning.
For me identifying with Gardner’s theory , I applied the self assessment towards
the seven reasons which we learn. The first reason of learning is being Logical
mathematic. Which means formulating, solving logical puzzles, or performing
calculations. The second is linguistic Intelligence with reading, writing, talking, and
listening. The third in spatial visual intelligence in being conscious of space and
orientation, moving about, ability to manipulate and create mental images. The fourth one
is musical intelligence to where you can compose, playing, singing, conducting. The fifth
is bodily kinesthetic intelligence in using skills to be dancers, athletes, physical
therapist, etc. basically hands on. The sixth is interpersonal with the understanding other
and building social skills. Gardner’s last theory the eight one is intrapersonal which is just
self understanding.
My learning experience is used with most of Gardner’s seven theories for the
needs/reasons for learning I feel that we all use one or more of Gardner’s theories at some
point in time while learning. I personally most relate with linguistic Intelligence. Being
able to read and write and talk out what I am learning about. Also, intrapersonal , making
the learning more self understanding. I feel that doing it myself in a way that best helps
me with reaching and understanding and remembering about the subject to which I may
be learning about .