mentoring [see Mentoring]
    interactive learning
        60 - 65 percent retention
standard IQ test
    west / test / best
    focus on linguistic & logical / mathematical  intelligences
multiple intelligences
    [largely independent]
    linguistic
    logical / mathematical
    musical
    kinesthetic
    spatial
    social
    introspective / model of self
engaging the student
    motivation
    curiosity
    challenge
    top-down vs bottom-up
    sequential vs exploratory
    concrete to abstact vs abstract to concrete
steps in learning
    1) raw patterning ability
    2) symbol system
    3) notational system
    4) vocational / avocational pursuits
consider limitations
learning styles:
    visual - seeing
    aural - hearing
    kinesthetic - doing
    reflecting or acting
    reasoning logically or intuitively
    analyzing or visualizing
    steadily or in fits and starts
    mismatches—ineffective learning environment
pace
focus attention
limit distractions
consistency
practice
    improves recall
    consolidates complex information
    make authentic
levels of engagement
    processing for understanding
memory associative [see Psychology]
    provoke deep thinking & rich associations
human information processing finite
    perception & memory limited
        limit of 7
            visual perception & short-term memory
        working memory is short-term
        chunking
            bite-size chunks
simplify presentation
facts, concepts, & procedures
cognitive skills
    recalling
    weighing
    organizing and deciding upon facts
    making strategic judgements,
    defining goals
    constructing strategies to carry them out
psychomotor skills
attitude
context
content
    medium for communicating content
nature vs nuture
    genetic vs cutture
    humans elastic not plastic
 
Multiple Intelligences - Howard Gardner