Theory of Multiple Intelligences
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What is the Theory of Multiple Intelligence?
The theory is based on the fact that people all have different minds and learn in different ways. This theory can be used to find students' strengths and weakness, as well as their learning preference.
Who came up with this theory?
Howard Gardner
- Harvard Graduate & Currently a professor at Harvard
- Psychologist
- States that intelligence is, "the ability to create an effective product or offer a service that is valued in a culture, a set of skills that make it possible for a person to solve problems in life, and the potential for finding or creating solutions for problems, which involves gathering new knowledge."
Here are the Intelligences:
Visual-Spatial
People who are strong in visual-spatial intelligence are good a visualizing things.
Bodily-Kinesthetic
People who are good at body movement, performing actions and physical control.
Musical
People who have strong musical intelligence are good and thinking in patterns, rhythms and sounds.
Interpersonal
People who have strong interpersonal intelligence are good understanding and interacting with other people.
Intrapersonal
People who are strong in intrapersonal intelligence are good at being aware of their own emotional states, feelings and motivations.
Linguistic
People who are strong in linguistic-verbal intelligence are able to use words well, both when writing and speaking.
Naturalistic
People who are high in this type of intelligence are more in tune with nature and are often interested in nurturing, exploring the environment and learning about other species.
Logical-Mathematical
People who are strong in logical-mathematical intelligence are good at reasoning, recognizing patterns and logically analyze problems.
Existential (*New!)
People who are aware of ultimate issues and situations.
Intelligence is not just defined by one's IQ.
Now that you have taken the test, here is how you can analyze the results.
Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences (Historical Overview)
Occupations that Correlate to the Intellegences
- Linguistic Intelligence: librarian, speech pathologist, writer, radio or TV announcer, journalist, lawyer
- Logical-Mathematical Intelligence: accountant, mathematician, scientist, statistician, computer analyst, technician
- Spatial Intelligence: engineer, architect, interior designer, photographer, pilot
- Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence: physical therapist, dancer, actor, mechanic, carpenter, forest ranger
- Musical Intelligence: musician, piano tuner, music therapist, choral director, conductor
- Interpersonal Intelligence: administrator, manager, personnel worker, psychologist, nurse, public relations person, social director, teacher
- Intrapersonal Intelligence: psychologist, therapist, counselor
- Naturalist Intelligence: botanist, astronomer, wildlife illustrator, meteorologist, park ranger, geologist, landscape architect