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Reflection Individual Differences

This document is a reflection paper submitted by Marilina G. Mabale for her MAED 303 Psych-Philosophical Foundations of Education course. The paper discusses individual differences, noting that no two people are exactly alike and differences can be seen in physical, psychological, and other traits. Individual differences arise from an interaction between genetic and environmental factors. As a teacher, the author aims to respect each student's uniqueness and provide a welcoming environment for all by allowing different ideas, implementing multiple intelligences in lessons, and using flexible and differentiated instruction.

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Reflection Individual Differences

This document is a reflection paper submitted by Marilina G. Mabale for her MAED 303 Psych-Philosophical Foundations of Education course. The paper discusses individual differences, noting that no two people are exactly alike and differences can be seen in physical, psychological, and other traits. Individual differences arise from an interaction between genetic and environmental factors. As a teacher, the author aims to respect each student's uniqueness and provide a welcoming environment for all by allowing different ideas, implementing multiple intelligences in lessons, and using flexible and differentiated instruction.

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University of Caloocan City

GRADUATE SCHOOL
11th Avenue Corner Biglang Awa St., Caloocan City
Edsa Campus

Name: MARILINA G. MABALE


Subject: MAED 303 PSYCHO-PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATION OF EDUCATION
Professor: Dr. ROSALITO QUIDES

Assignment #03

REFLECTION ON INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES

It is often said that no two individuals are exact duplicates; they differ from each
other in some way or the other. Hence the job of the psychologist is to identify and
understand this uniqueness in individuals. Such a similarity or difference between
persons reveals individual differences. The differences in psychological characteristics
are often consistent and form a stable pattern. This consistency and stability in behavior
is unique to every person and it refers to enduring characteristics that distinguish one
organism from another and that are stable over time and across situations. Traditionally,
these characteristics have included cognitive, affective, behavioral, and/or genetic traits
ascribed to persons.
A question comes in my mind; how and why people appear similar or different to
each other? For example, when we think about their physical appearance, we often ask
ourselves why some people have dark or fair complexion, why some people are tall and
some are short, why some are thin and why some are very fat. When we think about their
psychological characteristics, we often come across people who are very talkative or less
talkative, some laugh too much whereas others take much time even to smile, some are
very friendly whereas some prefer to be alone. Our past lesson regarding Individual
differences tries to answer all such queries which can bother us in our everyday life. In
psychology, these are called individual differences referring to the extent and kind of
variations or similarities among people on some of the important psychological aspects
such as intelligence, personality, interest, and aptitude.
Individual differences occur due to interaction of genetic and environmental
factors. We inherit certain characteristics from our parents through genetic codes. The
phenotype or the expressed forms of our characteristics depend on contributions of the
socio-cultural environment. This is the reason why we are not exactly like our parents
and our parents not exactly like our grandparents. We do share similarities with our
parents in respect of many physical attributes like height, color of eyes, shape of nose
etc. We also inherit certain cognitive, emotional, and other characteristics from our
parents like intellectual competence, love for sport, creativity etc. However, our own
characteristics develop largely by the support from the environment which we inhabit.
The environment is responsible as how we are reared, the kind of atmosphere at house,
whether it is liberal or strict, the type of education that we get, what we learn from people,
around us, books, cultural practices, peers, teachers, and media All these aspects refer
to ‘environment’ which help in developing our potentials.
In the past lesson we had about psychology particularly in individual differences, I
became more knowledgeable about the growth and development of an individual, the
causes of one’s maturity and differences and most especially the different learning styles
adapted by the students. Individual difference stands for those differences which in their
totally, distinguish one individual from another. Heredity, Environment, Sex, Caste, race,
maturity, and notions are the important causes that generate the individual differences.
Learning is most effective when differences in learner’s language, cultural, and social
behavior are considered.
Individual differences serve as the foundation of effective Teaching- Learning
process. They are said “the source of one’s most pronounced achievements, fullest self-
realization and greatest social use fullness.” As a classroom teacher, I always see to it
that each person’s ideas and opinions are valued. Students feel safe to express their
feelings and learn to respect and listen to others, creates a welcoming learning
environment for all students. I consistently reminded my learners that they are unique as
a person regardless of their color, intelligence, and personality. I will stay to be an
approachable teacher, to whom students know they can go with any problems or
concerns or even to share a funny story. Great teachers possess good listening skills and
take time out of their way-too-busy schedules for anyone who needs them. I will not
compare my students from one to another as to respect their differences as a person.
Incorporating multiple intelligence into the curriculum and providing differentiated
instruction will help the learners to learn effectively and productively. Arrange for flexible
curriculum to fulfill the needs of the child and based on his interests. Make use of
adequate materials aids to fully motivate the child and encourage them to do what they
want and love to do for them to enjoy the learnings.

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