Analysis Of Gardner's Multiple Intelligences

As a young child growing up in Davidson County, North Carolina, I never imagined the person that I have become today. While I did not “hate” school, I was not fond of the experiences that it brought. School was more of a means to an end, than a true quest for knowledge at that early point in my life. Upon graduating from high school, I knew that if I wanted to succeed in life I would need to go to college. However, after a brief experience at Appalachian State University in the early 90’s, I have to admit that I had very little desire to go further. Who would have ever thought that they could put negative numbers on a college transcript? After leaving Appalachian in 1993, I traveled many paths, and by grace they have led me home to Appalachian in pursuit of even higher degrees. Many of the learning theories we have discussed during this course could have been written about my journey. This is my life, my story, and how it integrates with these learning theories.

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Multiple intelligences theory answers how the brain can evolve across time to allow individuals with far reaching differences to succeed and thrive within their respective environment (Merriam & Bierema, 2014). We can adapt by recognizing and utilizing our individual strengths. Understanding that learning is not necessarily a concrete experience, and that often the recipe for success can be more fluid than static. As a learner, I have identified my strengths as kinesthetic, by engaging in activities I am better able to retain the presented knowledge. Oddly, I also find that I can transition between interpersonal and intrapersonal as well as spatial and logical, depending on the circumstances of the situation. This is likely a result of years in law enforcement and adapting to the various situations that are