Topic:

"Learning for All: Considering Individual Differences and Multiple Intelligence in Teaching"

Overview:

The theory of Multiple Intelligence by Prof. Howard Earl Gardner indicates qualitative difference in the mental abilities of individuals. In other words, a person with high numeral abilities can be indistinctive in spatial abilities, and vice versa. In addition to that, students’ abilities differ quantitatively. While some students have quick understanding and response, others have less speed. Therefore, the significance of considering individual differences in teaching has emerged. This aims to give every student the opportunity and attention necessary to learn according to the nature of his/her mental abilities. This also targets the utilization of the potential of qualitative academic programs in the design of informatory, directive and educational programs for different segments of society.  

Themes & Questions:

Nature of Students’ Individual differences and multiple intelligence:

• What are the mental abilities related to the educational process?

Discovering Students’ Individual differences:

• How to discover every student’s abilities, especially in higher grades?

Considering Individual Differences in Teaching:

• What are the appropriate teaching methods for each category?
• Are there appropriate teaching methods for all mental abilities?

Considering Individual Differences in Assessment:

• What are the appropriate assessment methods for each category?
• Are there appropriate assessment methods for all mental abilities?