Theory of Multiple Intelligences

By Sophie Reimertz

Theory of multiple Intelligences The theory of multiple intelligences was

developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner, professor of education at Harvard University.

It suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited.

Instead, Dr. Gardner proposes eight different intelligences to account for a broader range of human potential in children and adults.

The Intelligences

These are 8 Intelligences Linguistic intelligence ("word smart") Logical-mathematical intelligence ("number/reasoning

smart") Spatial intelligence ("picture smart") Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence ("body smart") Musical intelligence ("music smart") Interpersonal intelligence ("people smart") Intrapersonal intelligence ("self smart") Naturalist intelligence ("nature smart")

Spatial intelligence Definition: Spatial intelligence is a mental process

which is associated with the brain’s attempt to interpret certain types of incoming information

It involves that you have a good feeling for your enviorment!

This information is basically anything visual - pictures, maps, plans etc.

People with strong visual-spatial intelligence are typically very good at visualizing and mentally manipulating objects.

Spatial intelligence Those with strong spatial intelligence are often

proficient at solving puzzles. They have a strong visual memory and are often

artistically inclined They have generally a very good sense of

direction and may also have very good hand-eye coordination, although this is normally seen as a characteristic of the bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

Spatial intelligence likes art, drawing, sculpture, painting good at directions, reading maps  can visualize or imagine vividly  remembers in pictures (photographic memory)  appreciates colors uses metaphor  often found doodling  speaks fast  thinks in pictures (...worth a thousand words) tends to look at the "big picture" likes to watch the video when listening to songs uses language like "it looks good to me" or "I see what you

mean!"

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence Definition: The core elements of the bodily-kinesthetic

intelligence are control of one's bodily motions and capacity to handle objects skillfully.

This intelligence also includes a sense of timing, a clear sense of the goal of a physical action, along with the ability to train responses so they become like reflexes.

Along with these, you often find a high degree of fine-motor control and a gift for using whole body motions.

People with Kinesthetic intelligence love movement. They enjoy sports and/or dance. They are good at building things and like to stay active. They have good motor skills and are very aware of their

bodies. They learn best through movement and experimentation

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence Learns by "doing" Would rather touch than just look Well-coordinated with good motor skills Likes figuring out how things work Enjoys the outdoors Likes to work with hands Can't sit still for too long Enjoys sports and exhilarating experiences Likes to be active Has a lot of physical energy Athletic

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