CATEGORIES OF LEARNERS ACCORDING TO INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

Question 1

The teacher’s primarily consideration in evaluating the learning needs of her
students is the individual’s capacity to acquire knowledge, ability to think,
abstract reasoning and capability in problem solving

Answer 1

Intelligence

Question 2

The teacher can adjust and adapt instructional approaches considering the differences in students’ ability as follows:

Answer 2

Flexible time requirements
Increased instructional support
Strategy Instruction
Peer tutoring
Cooperative Learning

Question 3

To help slow learners compensate for their relative deficiency in learning, there are
a number of methods available to the teacher

Answer 3

Increased Instructional Support

Question 3

An indicator of intellectual differences of learning for individuals is the _____ to grasp comprehensively the subject well. This is equated with the students’ rate of growth and their readiness to learn. Some students learn faster than the others, hence, a teacher should design a teaching
strategy that will address students’ time requirements in terms of learning.

Answer 3

Flexible Time Requirements

Question 4

This is said that student achievers are more equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills in facing challenges for learning. They can serve as sources of information for less able students.

Answer 4

Peer Tutoring

Question 4

____ was proposed by Dr. Howard Gardner,
professor of education at Harvard University.

Answer 4

theory of multiple intelligences

Question 4

The theory states that the traditional
concepts of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited. He, thus, proposed eight different intelligences

Answer 4

theory of multiple intelligences

Question 5

Research shows that student achievers are more likely to use strategies that make their learning more effective.

Answer 5

Strategy Instruction.

Question 6

______ intelligence or “number/reasoning smart”

Answer 6

Logical – mathematical intelligence

Question 6

Studies showed that students who tutor less able students even benefit more than the less able students. Student tutors are able to recall their knowledge in tutoring and further enhance their skills and skills
demonstration. Student tutors are able to enhance their social skills during cooperative learning activities.

Answer 6

Cooperative Learning

Question 6

_____ intelligence or “picture smart”

Answer 6

Spatial intelligence

Question 7

_____ Intelligence or “self-smart”

Answer 7

Intrapersonal Intelligence

Question 7

_____ intelligence or “word smart”

Answer 7

Verbal – linguistic intelligence

Question 7

_______ Intelligence or “People Smart”

Answer 7

Interpersonal Intelligence

Question 8

_____ intelligence or “music smart”

Answer 8

Musical intelligence

Question 8

_____ intelligence or “body smart”

Answer 8

Bodily – Kinesthetic intelligence

Question 9

has to do with words, spoken or written.
Individuals with _____intelligence display a facility with words and languages

Answer 9

Verbal-linguistic intelligence

Question 9

Verbal-linguistic intelligence are typically good at:

Answer 9

Reading
Writing
Telling Stories and
Word Memorization

Question 9

Students who have high logical-mathematical intelligence are good in:
Logical reasoning, Abstractions, Inductive and Deductive reasoning and numbers

Answer 9

Logical-mathematical

Question 10

_____ Intelligence or “Nature Smart”

Answer 10

Naturalistic Intelligence

Question 10

They learn best by reading, taking notes, listening to lectures, discussion and debate

Answer 10

Verbal-linguistic intelligence

Question 10

People with strong visual-spatial intelligence are good in the following:

Answer 10

Visual and mental manipulation of objects
Visual Memory
Arts
Geographic Directions

Question 11

Logical-mathematical are good in:

Answer 11

Logical reasoning
Abstractions
Inductive and Deductive reasoning numbers

Question 11

This type of intelligence has to do with vision and spatial judgement.

Answer 11

Spatial

Question 12

This intelligence has something to do with movement.

Answer 12

Bodily Kinesthetic

Question 12

This individual has good muscle memory.

Answer 12

Bodily Kinesthetic intelligence

Question 13

Individuals with Bodily Kinesthetic intelligence excel in:

Answer 13

Sports Dance Other activities related to movement

Question 14

_______ has to do with music, music composition, rhythm, and hearing. One learners vest with music playing in the background and may use songs in memorizing information.

Answer 14

Musical intelligence

Question 15

They are usually introverts sensitive to other’s needs, feelings, interests and motivations. They learn best from group work and activities. They are good in:

Answer 15

Communication Leadership Negotiations Politic

Question 15

Individuals with high musical intelligence are good in:

Answer 15

Singing Musical Composition Playing musical Instruments

Question 16

People who have high ____are good in interacting with others.

Answer 16

interpersonal intelligence

Question 17

_______ has to do with introspective and self-reflective capacities. They learn best when allowed to concentrate on the subject by themselves and have a high level of perfectionism.

Answer 17

Intrapersonal intelligence

Question 18

Intrapersonal intelligence are usually good in:

Answer 18

Psychology Analysis Philosophy Theology

Question 19

This intelligence has to do with nature, nurturing and relating information to one’s natural surroundings. Individuals with this type of intelligence have great sensitivity to nature and the environment. It covers metaphysics, the origin and essence of things, the nature of man, among others.

Answer 19

Naturalistic Intelligence

Question 20

Naturalistic Intelligence are usually good in:

Answer 20

Botany Zoology Methaphysics Ontology Astronomy Environmental Science

Question 20

Other Intelligences include ____,_____, and ______ intelligence

Answer 20

spiritual, existential and moral intelligence

Question 21

_______ is the ability to recognize one’s own feeling as this happens, to accurately perform self-assessment and have self-confidence. It is the keystone of emotional intelligence.

Answer 21

Self-awareness

Question 21

_______ is a combination of competencies. This skill contributes to an individual’s capability to manage and monitor his or her emotions, to correctly gauge the emotional state of others and to influence opinions.

Answer 21

Emotional Intelligence

Question 22

_______ refers to attitudes, values, customs, and behavior patterns that characterize a social group. Influences school success, through the students’ attitudes and values and ways of viewing the world that are held and transmitted.

Answer 22

Culture

Question 22

_____ is the emotional tendency of guiding or facilitating the attainment goals

Answer 22

Motivation

Question 23

______ are fundamental to emotional intelligence.

Answer 23

Social Skills

Question 23

______ is a measure of a family’s position in society as determined by family income, it’s member’s occupation, and level of education. It effects learning both at home and in school.

Answer 23

Socioeconomic Status

Question 23

_______ is the understanding of others by being aware of their needs, perspectives, feelings, concerns, and sensing others developmental needs.

Answer 23

Empathy

Question 24

_______ is the ability to keep disruptive emotions and impulses in check (self-control), maintain standards of honesty and integrity, take responsibility for one’s performance, handle change and be comfortable with novel ideas and approaches.

Answer 24

Self-Management or Self-Regulation

Question 24

_________ are those in danger of failing to complete their education. They have learning problems and adjustment difficulties. They often fail even though they have the capability to succeed.

Answer 24

At risk students

Question 25

_____ affects a learner’s well-being and quality of life. This in return affects the students’ concentration, learning potentials, motivation, interests, and participation in class.

Answer 25

Poverty

Question 25

This gender-based treatment extends up to the child’s school years. Males are considered better in Mathematics while females are better in English.

Answer 25

Stereotyping Boys and Girls

Question 26

______ is the drive to excel in learning tasks to experience pride in accomplishment.

Answer 26

Achievement motivation

Question 26

______ are those needs whose absence energizes or moves people to meet them. Until a lower need is met, an individual is unlikely to move to a higher need.

Answer 26

Deficiency needs

Question 26

are needs “met” as they expand and grow as people have experience with them. _____ acquire people to indulge in activities that are physically and psychologically stimulating and enhances strength and vigor to proceeds to a higher level task.

Answer 26

Growth needs

Question 26

Culture influences the following:

Answer 26

1. Students’ attitudes and values 2. Classroom Organization 3. School Communication

Question 27

Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is divided into (2) categories

Answer 27

1. Deficiency needs 2. Growth needs