THE IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE ON DIFFERENT TYPES OF INTELLIGENCE IN THE TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS

Abstract

The teaching-learning process involves several factors that affect the agent´s construction of knowledge. Traditional teaching methods do not enhance the student´s capacity since it gives priority only to certain cognitive competences. The theory of multiple intelligences, proposed by Howard Gardner, provides tools that valorize different capacities and multidisciplinary knowledge. Current analysis evaluates the knowledge of teachers in Cambará PR Brazil, on the theory and its applicability in the classroom during the Regional Operation Rondon 2017 in the Pioneer Northern region of the state of Paraná, Brazil. The theory was explained by a lecture on “Understand learning: different types of intelligence”, within the Pedagogical Week program. Evaluation occurred qualitatively, through observation. Most of the target population was unaware of the theory of multiple intelligences and found it difficult to insert unusual pedagogical activities in the traditional curriculum. Professional capacitation and curricular reformulation are required for the formation of the construction of knowledge by the agent and not merely the transmission of information.