Introduction to Research and Academic Skills

This report provides an introduction to multiple intelligence, learning styles, and Gardner theory. It discusses the concept of multiple intelligence and explores the Honey Mumford theory to identify learning styles. It also examines the Gardner theory to understand different types of intelligence. The report concludes by highlighting the strengths and weaknesses based on these theories.

INTRODUCTION TO
RESEARCH AND ACADEMIC
SKILLS

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Honey Mumford theory...............................................................................................................3
Gardner theory.............................................................................................................................5
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................6
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................1

INTRODUCTION
Multiple intelligence termed out as theory that defined the different ways that an
individual learn and acquire information (Shafie and Ahmad, 2019). The present report is based
on to explain the idea of multiple intelligence. In addition to this, report will undertake
discussion on learning styles by using Honey and Mumford theory and type of intelligence with
use of Gardner theory. Also, strength and weakness will be identified based on these theories.
MAIN BODY
Honey Mumford theory.
This is defined as learning style and act as simple framework that aids to identify suitable
activities to maximise time spent learning. Thus, learning styles are outlined as-:
Learning style Attributes Strength Weakness
Activist Activist are those
people who enhance
their learning on their
own. They are
individual who are go-
getters rather than
intellectuals and
prefers actual
experience.
Once, I have worked
in team with target of
selling 30 units and to
earn 15% more
revenue. In this, I
came to know that I
am not good in social
interaction and this
was lacking my
performance in team.
On the basis of my
experience, I have
improved my
interaction skills.
As per this, I have
found that I rush into
actions without
sufficient preparation
and this leads me to
face unnecessary risk.
Reflectors They learn with help
of observing and
thinking about what
happened (HONEY
AND MUMFORD
As per this learning
style, I have found out
that my biggest
strength is that I
observe the things in
I have found that I am
not effective in
making fast decision
as I become slow to
make up minds and

LEARNING STYLES,
2018). These
individual start to
observe the things
from various
alternative points of
views.
depth and this leads to
rarely jumps to
conclusion. I use to be
careful and thoughtful
at time of decision
making.
reach a decision.
Theorist These are those
learners who likes to
deal with experiments,
trying out new ideas,
theories and
techniques to see if
they work. They do
not make any
assumption without
conduct effective
research and analysis
on a particular topic.
As per this learning, I
have found out that I
am logical vertical
thinker and have
disciplined approach.
This help me to not
allow emotions to
affect conclusion they
make at time of any
learning and doing
anything which
requires depth thought.
I came to know that
due to my logical
vertical thinking I
have low tolerance for
disorder, ambiguity
and disorder.
Pragmatists These are those
individual who
enhance their learning
by testing and
experimenting ideas
and solving problems.
They likes to
experiment the things
and also apply what
they have learnt in
practical manner.
As per this learning, I
have found out that my
key strength were as I
am practical, down to
earn and realistic
approach. Due to this
skills, I use to get
straight to the point.
As per this learning
style, I came to know
about my tendency
that I use to reject
anything without any
obvious application.

Gardner theory.
This is theory that has challenged the traditional beliefs in the fields of education and
cognitive science (Shaari and Matore, 2019). It aids to define the ability to create an effective
product of to provide a services that valued in a culture. Thus, components of this theory as are-
 Visual spatial intelligence- Individual who are effective in visual spatial intelligence are
good at visualise the things (Howard Gardner, multiple intelligences and education,
2018). In this, individuals are often good at in direction as well as charts, videos and
pictures. I am not effective as per this intelligence approach, as I am lack with sense of
interpreting pictures, charts and graph etc.
 Linguistics verbal intelligence- They are the individuals who become capable to use
words well both at time of writing and speaking. As per this, I have effective writing and
communication skills. Also, I am expert in explaining the things well.
 Logical mathematical skills- Individuals who are good in mathematical and logical
intelligence are well effective in reasoning, identifying patterns and logically analyse the
problem in well manner. As per this, I have found out that I have excellent problem
solving skills. Once, I have worked in team for selling electronic items and there I had
face a situation that led me to know that I am good in solving complex issues.
 Body kinaesthetic intelligence- This is skill determines that individuals good at making
interactions in manner with body movement, performing actions and have effective
physical control. As per this, I am very well effective in interacting with someone with
excellent physical coordination. At time of making communication, I use to make eye
and hand coordination and that led me to undertake things effectively.
 Musical intelligence- Individuals who have effective musical intelligence skills are good
at thinking in patterns, sounds and rhythms etc. As per this, I have no understanding of
musical structure and notes. Also, not good at remembering melodies and songs.
 Interpersonal intelligence- They are those individual who are good at understanding and
interacting with other people. Thus, I am skilled in to see the things from different
perception and also effective in creating positive relationship with others.
 Intra-personal intelligence- They are the individuals who are being aware of own states
of emotions, motivation and feelings. As per this multiple intelligence, I am well

effective in making analysing own strength and weaknesses. Also, I have effective self-
awareness.
 Naturalistic intelligence- If an individual is high with this intelligence that means he is
more in tune with nature and interested in nurturing, exploring the environment and
learning about other things effectively. Also, I came to know that I am not effective in
categorizing and cataloguing the information easily.
CONCLUSION
Hereby, it can be concluded that multiple intelligence termed out as ranges from use of
words, pictures, number and music etc. The present report is based on to identify strength and
weakness based on multiple intelligence with use of theories as Honey Mumford to reflect style
of learning. Also, Gardner theory to reflect type of intelligence.

REFERENCES
Books and journals
Shafie, A.A.H.B. and Ahmad, R.B., 2019. The Effectiveness of Reality Group Counseling
Therapy in Enhancing Multiple Intelligence among Malaysian Students with the Tendency
of Problematic Internet Use (PIU). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC
RESEARCH IN BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES. 9(6).
Shaari, S. and Matore, M.E.E.M., 2019. Emphasizing the Concept of Spiritual Intelligence from
Islamic and Western Perspectives on Multiple Intelligence. Creative Education. 10(12).
p.2815.
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HONEY AND MUMFORD LEARNING STYLES. 2018. [Online]. Available through:
<https://www.eln.io/blog/honey-and-mumford-learning-styles>
Howard Gardner, multiple intelligences and education. 2018. [Online]. Available through:
<http://infed.org/mobi/howard-gardner-multiple-intelligences-and-education/>
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