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-KinestheticThis intelligencehas to do with bodily movement and psychologylearn better by involving muscular movementgenerally good at physical activities such as sports or danceenjoy acting or performinggood at building and making thingslearn best by doing something physically, rather than reading or hearing about it

InterpersonalThis intelligencehas to do with interaction with otherstend to be extroverts characterized by their sensitivity to others' moods, feelings, temperaments and motivationsability to cooperate in order to work as part of a groupcommunicate effectively and empathize easily with otherstypically learn best by working with others and often enjoy discussion and debate

IntrapersonalThis intelligencehas to do with introspective and self-reflective capacitiesare typically introverts and prefer to work alonehighly self-aware and capable of understanding their own emotions, goals and motivationshave an affinity for thought-based pursuits such as philosophylearn best when allowed to concentrate on the subject by themselvesoften associated with a high level of perfectionism

Logical-MathematicalThis intelligencehas to do with logic, abstractions, reasoning, and numbers.naturally excel in mathematics, chess, computer programming and other logical or numerical activitiesmore reasoning capabilities, abstract patterns of recognition, scientific thinking and investigationability to perform complex calculations

MusicalThis intelligencehas to do with rhythm, music, and hearing.display greater sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, tones, and musicare able to sing, play musical instruments, and compose musicmay learn best via lectureoften use songs or rhythms to learn and memorize informationmay work best with music playing in the background

NaturalisticThis intelligencehas to do with nature, nurturing and relating information to one's natural surroundings.greater sensitivity to nature and their place within itthe ability to nurture and grow things greater ease in caring for, taming and interacting with animalsrecognizing and classifying things must connect a new experience with prior knowledge to truly learn something new

Verbal-LinguisticThis intelligence has to do with words, spoken or written.typically good at reading, writing, and telling stories memorizing words along with dateslearn best by reading, taking notes, listening to lectures, and discussion and debateskilled at explaining, teaching and oration or persuasive speakinglearn foreign languages very easily

Visual-SpatialThis intelligencehas to do with vision and spatial judgment.visualizing and mentally manipulating objectsproficient at solving puzzlesstrong visual memorygood sense of direction good hand-eye coordination

http://literacyworks.org/mi/assessment/findyourstrengths.htmlWhich one are you?