Physics learning and the application of multiple intelligences

Jacob Kola Aina

Abstract
The article looked at the learning problems in two different perspectives which are field area and sexism. Many studies indicate that the challenges to the students' academic performance globally in Physics are related to these two areas. Though, several solutions had been proffered to solve the problem with little improvement. Given this, the paper criticized many Physics teachers inability to see Physics classes as being of multiple intelligences. The author of the script, therefore, identified eight types of intelligence from Howard Gardner's Frame of Minds. The script believed that Physics learning problems could be solved if teachers apply five of the intelligence to the teaching and learning of Physics in schools. The paper has some implications for the teaching and learning of Physics at all levels.

Keywords
Intelligence; IQ; Academic performance; Teaching and learning; Constructivism.

Resumo
Aprendizagem de Física e aplicação de inteligências múltiplas. O artigo analisou os problemas de aprendizagem em duas perspectivas diferentes, a área de campo e sexismo. Muitos estudos indicam que os desafios para o desempenho acadêmico global dos alunos de Física estão relacionados a essas duas áreas. Porém, várias soluções foram oferecidas para resolver o problema com pouca melhoria. Diante disso, o artigo critica a incapacidade de muitos professores de Física em ver as aulas de como de múltiplas inteligências. O autor do roteiro, portanto, identificou oito tipos de inteligência do Quadro de Mentes de Howard Gardner. O roteiro acreditava que os problemas de aprendizado de Física poderiam ser resolvidos se os professores aplicassem cinco das inteligências ao ensino e à aprendizagem de Física nas escolas. O artigo tem algumas implicações para o ensino e a aprendizagem de Física em todos os níveis.

Palavras-chave
Inteligência; QI; Performance acadêmica; Ensinando e aprendendo; Construtivismo.

DOI
10.21438/rbgas.050926

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