Multiple intelligences
The theory of multiple intelligence was developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner, a psychologist of neuroscience. Multiple intelligence are the several different ways that individuals learn and interact with the world. People are able to have more than one multiple intelligence. Every individual is able to learn with all the multiple intelligences, however, individuals relate more with specific ones. This model is a useful approach when teaching children which will further enhance their success in the classroom.
There are nine different multiple intelligences. This is important for parents and teachers to identify in their children or
students because it will encourage them to provide their child with the best and more effective learning experience based on their individual needs. The figure below exemplifies the nine multiple intelligences.
There are nine different multiple intelligences. This is important for parents and teachers to identify in their children or
students because it will encourage them to provide their child with the best and more effective learning experience based on their individual needs. The figure below exemplifies the nine multiple intelligences.
Which multiple intelligences resemble your child?
1. Linguistic Intelligence: these people are better with their words! They enjoy reading and writing. Language is an important part of how they learn. These people enjoy word games, listening and telling stories. They enjoy rhymes and poems and they usually have a good memory.
2. Logical/ Mathematical Intelligence: these people are good with their numbers! They are often exceptional at mathematics or any other activities that involve numbers. These individuals are also good at problem solving. These students want to know the "why" and "how" of every situation, they enjoy board games or any games that have rules, and they often try to predict and analyze situations.
3. Musical/ Rhythmic Intelligence: these people are music smart! They connect with and enjoy music. They are excellent at
recognizing different sounds, tones and timbres. These individuals usually require music in order to focus or complete tasks. These students remember songs easily, they usually are able to play an instrument or sing and they are constantly humming, tapping or singing.
4. Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence: these individuals often enjoy learning with the use of their whole bodies or parts of their bodies (hands, fingers, arms, feet, etc.). These people are often interested in sports, performing arts such as dancing or acting. These students often use their bodies to try and complete tasks. They are constantly getting up and moving around.
5. Visual/Spatial Intelligence: these individuals learn through visuals. They are often interested in the arts or other activities that involve looking at pictures, artefacts, etc. These students usually try to visualize things, they have an active imagination and they enjoy designing or decorating.
6. Naturalistic Intelligence: These people are nature smart. They enjoy plants and animals and thoroughly enjoy learning about them. They are interested in many aspects of the natural world such as the clouds, atmosphere, rocks, minerals, etc.
7. Intrapersonal Intelligence: These people have an understanding of themselves, who they are, what they are capable of, their strengths and weaknesses. They are aware of what they can and cannot do. These individuals often keep a diary. They are often daydreaming, self-reflecting and they enjoy self-discovery.
8. Interpersonal Intelligence: these people are very social. They like working with and being around people. They may belong to many school clubs and they get involved in many social gatherings. They are good when working with a team and they are great at sharing. They have a good understanding of people. They usually gear towards becoming teachers, salespersons, politicians or anyone who specifically deals with a lot of people. These students have great communication skills and they always seek to influence other people. They also work well with diverse groups of people.
9. Existential Intelligence: these people often wonder about the world, life, death and ultimate realities. They are often spiritual and philosophical.
Take the test with your child to see how your child learns best!
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1. Linguistic Intelligence: these people are better with their words! They enjoy reading and writing. Language is an important part of how they learn. These people enjoy word games, listening and telling stories. They enjoy rhymes and poems and they usually have a good memory.
2. Logical/ Mathematical Intelligence: these people are good with their numbers! They are often exceptional at mathematics or any other activities that involve numbers. These individuals are also good at problem solving. These students want to know the "why" and "how" of every situation, they enjoy board games or any games that have rules, and they often try to predict and analyze situations.
3. Musical/ Rhythmic Intelligence: these people are music smart! They connect with and enjoy music. They are excellent at
recognizing different sounds, tones and timbres. These individuals usually require music in order to focus or complete tasks. These students remember songs easily, they usually are able to play an instrument or sing and they are constantly humming, tapping or singing.
4. Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence: these individuals often enjoy learning with the use of their whole bodies or parts of their bodies (hands, fingers, arms, feet, etc.). These people are often interested in sports, performing arts such as dancing or acting. These students often use their bodies to try and complete tasks. They are constantly getting up and moving around.
5. Visual/Spatial Intelligence: these individuals learn through visuals. They are often interested in the arts or other activities that involve looking at pictures, artefacts, etc. These students usually try to visualize things, they have an active imagination and they enjoy designing or decorating.
6. Naturalistic Intelligence: These people are nature smart. They enjoy plants and animals and thoroughly enjoy learning about them. They are interested in many aspects of the natural world such as the clouds, atmosphere, rocks, minerals, etc.
7. Intrapersonal Intelligence: These people have an understanding of themselves, who they are, what they are capable of, their strengths and weaknesses. They are aware of what they can and cannot do. These individuals often keep a diary. They are often daydreaming, self-reflecting and they enjoy self-discovery.
8. Interpersonal Intelligence: these people are very social. They like working with and being around people. They may belong to many school clubs and they get involved in many social gatherings. They are good when working with a team and they are great at sharing. They have a good understanding of people. They usually gear towards becoming teachers, salespersons, politicians or anyone who specifically deals with a lot of people. These students have great communication skills and they always seek to influence other people. They also work well with diverse groups of people.
9. Existential Intelligence: these people often wonder about the world, life, death and ultimate realities. They are often spiritual and philosophical.
Take the test with your child to see how your child learns best!
http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks1/ict/multiple_int/what.cfm
multiple intelligence in classrooms
This chart incorporates many types of activities that benefit particular intelligences. Teachers will use these strategies to improve their teaching and to tend to the individual needs of all their students. This chart includes many ideas for activities that can touch on every multiple intelligence. By incorporating a variety of these activities in the classroom, it will ensure that your child is learning the way they learn best.
If you are interested in learning more about multiple intelligences and how it can benefit your child's academic success, click on the video below! The video is of Dr. Howard Gardner explaning his theory and perspective on multiple intelligences.
References
Birmingham City Council. (2013). What are Multiple Intelligences? BGfL Multiple Intelligences. Retrieved from http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks3/ict/multiple_int/what.cfm#2
PBS.org. (N/A). Howard Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory. PBS.org. Retrieved from http://www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/ed_mi_overview.html
Edutopia. (2010). Howard Gardner on Multiple Intelligences. YouTube. Retrieved fromhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYgO8jZTFuQ&list=PL95509C5CA0EF5710
Figure 1: Mind Power Games. (2012). Multiple Intelligence. Mind Power Games. [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.mindpowergames.in/multiple-intelligence.htm
Figure 2: Teacher Vision. (2013). Multiple Intelligences Chart. Teacher Vision. [Image]. Retrieved from http://www.teachervision.fen.com/intelligence/teaching-methods/2204.html