Learning Patterns

1. Learning Patterns Learning Mode Thinking Tools Multiple Intelligences

2. Learning to Learn • Application of design principles to your own learning • Importance of learning how we work • The common factor in everything we do • Developing effectiveness • A whole course in itself so 3 key topics here

3. Learning Mode

4. Most people have a preference for 1 or 2 • Preference suggests best learning materials to use • One is not ‘more valid’ than another • Not set – each can be developed • along with Multiple Intelligences theory allows you to facilitate your own learning

5. Multiple Intelligences • Originally 7, described by Howard Gardener • 10 here described by Tony Buzan • Recognises intelligences beyond the ‘traditional’ measures of language, numeracy and spatial skills • Expands on ‘traditional’ theory to include all of the brains functions

6. key points • Everybody has each to different extents • Not set in stone, can be developed • Interrelated – developing one builds the others. Not a zero sum deal. • Facilitate learning by using several intelligences

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8. Creative Intelligence

9. Emotional Intelligence • Aristotle’s Challenge • Awareness of your own emotions • Ability to manage your own emotions • Ability to motivate yourself • Skill at determining the emotions of others • Skill at managing and working with the emotions of others

10. Social Intelligence • Largely interwoven with emotional intelligence • Possibly the most important as our survival and success in life depends on others • Communication and conflict resolution ability • Awareness of social factors and ability to manage them • Concern for others

11. Spiritual Intelligence • Relationship with the world • Skill with asking questions, philosophising and seeking meaning • Understanding of the bigger picture • Compassion for other beings • Clarity of values, vision and purpose

12. Physical Intelligence • Awareness of your body and it’s messages • Discipline in training • Knowledge of diet, exercise and physical care to maintain energy levels, and healthy physiological functions • Body language and posture • Physical skills – sports, dance, juggling, speaking, singing etc

13. Sensual intelligence • Cultivation of each sense • Ability to recognise patterns • How you experience the world • The extent to which you experience the world • Ability to describe and recreate your experiences

14. Sexual Intelligence • Can rally all the other intelligences to the goal of finding a mate! • Not just about the bedroom, but about understanding the needs and feelings of others • Recognition and respect of it’s commonality • Self confidence • Understanding of the basic mechanics

15. Verbal Intelligence • Skill with words and languages • Voice control • Communication skill • Body language • Vocabulary • Articulation • Stories, poems, quotes, songs, speeches, wordgames etc • Descriptive ability

16. Numerical Intelligence • Knowledge of the tools allowing for ‘speed maths’ (eg multiplying in your head) • Ability to describe math in words • Maths is a language in itself, with it’s own syntax and grammar • Budgeting and financial savvy • Math games and puzzles • Skill with estimation • Graphs and charts

17. Spatial Intelligence • Ability to perceive and negotiate 3D space • Ties in greatly with art and physical activities • Map reading ability – being able to construct images in your head • Awareness of environment • Sense of direction • Skill with shapes Bedlam cube

18. Thinking Tools • Edward De Bono on thinking vs intelligence: “Intelligence is like the horsepower of a car and thinking is the skill with which it is driven” • Thinking tools include anything that helps clarify, organise or guide your thinking more effectively...