<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> This theoretical essay is a learning approach reflexion on Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences and the possibilities provided by the education model known as open and distance learning. Open and distance learning can revolutionize traditional pedagogical practice, meeting the needs of those who have different forms of cognitive understanding. This tool has in itself the potential to build knowledge collectively. The conclusions raise new questions for future discussion, shedding some light on the open and distance learning not as a mere tool to spread education, but as a means to reach new levels of comprehension and consciousness, reflecting on the role of education itself.</p></abstract>

This theoretical essay is a learning approach reflexion on Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences and the possibilities provided by the education model known as open and distance learning. Open and distance learning can revolutionize traditional pedagogical practice, meeting the needs of those who have different forms of cognitive understanding. This tool has in itself the potential to build knowledge collectively. The conclusions raise new questions for future discussion, shedding some light on the open and distance learning not as a mere tool to spread education, but as a means to reach new levels of comprehension and consciousness, reflecting on the role of education itself.

Connecting Multiple Intelligences through Open and Distance Learning: Going Towards a Collective Intelligence?

Administradores Digital Business Website, Joao Pessoa, Brazil

Federal University of Technology of Parana, Curitiba, Brazil

Santa Cruz do Sul University, Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil

European Journal of Open, Distance and E-Learning

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This theoretical essay is a learning approach reflexion on Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences and the possibilities provided by the education...

Connecting Multiple Intelligences through Open and Distance Learning: Going Towards a Collective Intelligence?

Published Online: Dec 11, 2014

Page range: 108 - 117

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/eurodl-2014-0007

Keywords
Distance learning, multiple intelligences, knowledge, open learning, pedagogical practices, cognitive understanding

© 2014

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Connecting Multiple Intelligences through Open and Distance Learning: Going Towards a Collective Intelligence?

Published Online: Dec 11, 2014

Page range: 108 - 117

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/eurodl-2014-0007

KeywordsDistance learning, multiple intelligences, knowledge, open learning, pedagogical practices, cognitive understanding

© 2014

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Keywords
Distance learning, multiple intelligences, knowledge, open learning, pedagogical practices, cognitive understanding