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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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kinesthetic/ http://www.ul.ie/~mearsa/9519211/newpage2.htm http://www.wilywalnut.com/visual_spatial_intelligence/
visual-spatial.html http://www.thomasarmstrong.com/
multiple_intelligences.htm http://www.infed.org/thinkers/gardner.htm