Information Processing Theory and Theory of Multiple Intelligences by Kevin Larson

Information Processing Theory

klarson0023 — 2024-02-16 05:24:16 UTC

This is the theory of how we acquire, keep, and recall information and skills and can be traced back to cognitive psychologist George Miller.

Information Processing Theory (Cont.)

klarson0023 — 2024-02-16 05:31:56 UTC

Three types of Information processing.

Serial Processing Theory: Information is processed in the same order it is received. Moved to long term memory if needed and discarded if not.
Parallel Processing Theory: Multiple pieces of information can be processed simultaneously.
Hierarchical Processing Theory: Information is stored and processed in order of importance. Information processing is a complex process with variations.

Information Processing Theory (Cont.)

klarson0023 — 2024-02-16 05:41:27 UTC

Four Stages of Information Processing:

Encoding: Taking in information and assigning meaning to it. Perceiving the stimuli.
Storage: Information is held in short term memory for processing and either discarded or moved to long term memory.
Retrieval: Accessing stored information (either short or long term memory) to use for current task.
Transformation: Making stored information useful. Problem solving or reasoning.

Theory of Multiple Intelligences

klarson0023 — 2024-02-16 05:46:17 UTC

The idea that human's intelligence should not only be tied to academic performance but categorized into one of eight types of intelligence:

Visual
Linguistic
Logical
Body
Musical
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Naturalistic

This was first theorized Howard Gardner.

Theory Of Multiple Intelligences (Cont.)

klarson0023 — 2024-02-16 05:56:27 UTC

While all people fit into a single category if we mandate that they fit into one category, but people find strengths in multiple category. With this being a fairly recent theory, it is giving light to the idea of "you cannot judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree."

Takeaways

klarson0023 — 2024-02-16 05:59:14 UTC

Knowing that there are multiple intelligences forces a teacher to shift their mindset in what their expectations for individual students and classes as a whole. Crossing this over with knowing how information is stored and recalled, teachers have a good base to work off of to make sure their class is as welcoming toward all students.