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Diverse Learners

Diverse Learners Blog

Introduction to Diverse Learners

By Gabriel Harrison

In education, we use the term "diverse learners" to address many different aspects of a person from abilities and disabilities, to learner characteristics such as age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, and learner interests. This blog attempts to provide an overview of the following blog posts and an overview of considerations for diverse learners in present-day educational field.

Diverse Learning and Grit

By Gabriel Harrison

When we talk about diverse learners and grit in education, we mean the ability of a person to persevere through difficult or unfamiliar learning situations. When someone has grit, they are exhibiting a passion to continue and not give up. Keep reading to learn about more connections between grit and diverse learners.

Diverse Learning and Multiple Intelligence

By Gabriel Harrison

Multiple intelligence theory suggests that people have different types of intelligences, and that these intelligences can be used to different degrees depending on the individual. The theory identifies eight different types of intelligence: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.

Considerations for Educating Diverse Learners

By Gabriel Harrison

In the 21st century, education has become more diverse and inclusive than ever before. Educating diverse learners requires careful consideration of their unique needs and abilities.