Post on 24-May-2015
Theory of Multiple Intelligences
THE THEORY OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES WAS PROPOSED BY HOWARD GARDNER IN 1983 , TO MORE ACCURATELY DEFINE THE
CONCEPT OF INTELLIGENCE AND ADDRESS WHETHER METHODS WHICH CLAIM TO MEASURE INTELLIGENCE (OR ASPECTS
THEREOF) ARE TRULY SCIENTIFIC.
What is it?
SIMPLY STATED . . . THE THEORY OF MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES SUGGESTS
THAT THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DISTINCT FORMS OF INTELLIGENCE THAT EACH INDIVIDUAL POSSESSES IN VARYING
DEGREES.
What does that mean?
Bodily-Kinesthetic
This intelligence has to do with bodily movement
and psychology
learn better by involving muscular movement
generally good at physical activities such as sports or
dance
enjoy acting or performing
good at building and making things
learn best by doing something physically, rather
than reading or hearing about it
Interpersonal
This intelligence has to do with interaction with
others
tend to be extroverts
characterized by their sensitivity to others' moods, feelings, temperaments and
motivations
ability to cooperate in order to work as part of a group
communicate effectively and empathize easily with others
typically learn best by working with others and
often enjoy discussion and debate
Intrapersonal
This intelligence has to do with introspective and self-reflective capacities
are typically introverts and prefer to work alone
highly self-aware and capable of understanding their own emotions, goals
and motivations
have an affinity for thought-based pursuits such as
philosophy
learn best when allowed to concentrate on the subject
by themselves
often associated with a high level of perfectionism
Logical-Mathematical
This intelligence has to do with logic,
abstractions, reasoning, and numbers.
naturally excel in mathematics, chess,
computer programming and other logical or numerical
activities
more reasoning capabilities, abstract patterns of
recognition, scientific thinking and investigation
ability to perform complex calculations
Musical
This intelligence has to do with rhythm, music,
and hearing.
display greater sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, tones, and
music
are able to sing, play musical instruments, and
compose music
may learn best via lecture
often use songs or rhythms to learn and memorize
information
may work best with music playing in the background
Naturalistic
This intelligence has to do with nature, nurturing and
relating information to one's natural surroundings.
greater sensitivity to nature and their place within it
the ability to nurture and grow things
greater ease in caring for, taming and interacting with
animals
recognizing and classifying things
must connect a new experience with prior
knowledge to truly learn something new
Verbal-Linguistic
This intelligence has to do with words, spoken or
written.
typically good at reading, writing, and telling stories
memorizing words along with dates
learn best by reading, taking notes, listening to lectures, and discussion
and debate
skilled at explaining, teaching and oration or
persuasive speaking
learn foreign languages very easily
Visual-Spatial
This intelligence has to do with vision and spatial
judgment.
visualizing and mentally manipulating objects
proficient at solving puzzles
strong visual memory
good sense of direction
good hand-eye coordination
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Which one are you?