Understanding Individual Differences in Education

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What is the difference between teacher-centered and learner-centered approaches?

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Teacher-centered: Sage of the Stage; Learner-centered: Guide on the Side.

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What are individual differences in education?

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Variations in learning abilities, preferences, and intelligences among students.

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What factors contribute to student diversity?

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Socioeconomic status, thinking/learning style, exceptionalities.

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What is Multiple Intelligences Theory?

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Proposed by Howard Gardner, it suggests that intelligence consists of multiple independent intelligences.

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Name the types of intelligences according to Gardner's theory.

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1. Verbal-Linguistic 2. Visual-Spatial 3. Musical 4. Logical-Mathematical 5. Bodily-Kinesthetic 6. Naturalist 7. Interpersonal 8. Intrapersonal 9. Existential.

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What careers are associated with Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence?

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Writer, Journalist, Lawyer, Teacher.

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What careers are associated with Visual-Spatial Intelligence?

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Architect, Artist, Engineer.

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What careers are associated with Musical Intelligence?

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Musician, Composer, Singer, Conductor, Music Teacher.

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What careers are associated with Logical-Mathematical Intelligence?

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Scientist, Mathematician, Computer Programmer, Accountant.

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What careers are associated with Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence?

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Athlete, Dancer, Surgeon, Builder, Actor.