2. According to Howard Gardner, “ Intelligence is a bio
psychological potential to process information that can be
activated in a cultural setting to solve problems or create
products that are of value in a culture”
3. This theory suggests that
there are a number of
distinct forms of
intelligence that each
individual possesses in
varying degrees. All
these intelligences are
needed to live life well.
The forms of intelligence proposed by Gardner are;
4. This intelligence implies the
ability to learn and use language.
Those who have high linguistic
intelligence are good at listening,
speaking, reading and writing.
LINGUISTIC
INTELLIGENCE
5. This intelligence implies the
ability to produce and appreciate
music. Those who have high musical
intelligence are good at singing,
whistling, playing musical instruments,
remembering melodies etc.
MUSICAL
INTELLIGENCE
6. LOGICAL
INTELLIGENCE
This intelligence implies the
ability to analyse problems
logically, carry out mathematical
operations, and investigate issues
scientifically. Those who have high
logical intelligence are good at
mathematics, chess, computer
programming, scientific thinking
and investigation.
7. SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
This intelligence implies the
ability to perceive vision and
spatial judgment. Those who
have this intelligence are good at
visualising and mentally
manipulating objects. They are
good at painting, designing
objects, interpreting visual
images and solving puzzles.
8. BODILY KINESTHETIC
INTELLIGENCE
This intelligence implies the
ability to use parts of the body to
solve problems or create something.
Those who have this intelligence are
good at dancing, miming, sports,
craft etc.
9. INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
This intelligence implies the
ability to understand oneself, to
appreciate one’s feelings, fears,
motivations, dreams, strengths,
weaknesses and goals. They tend
to be introvert.
10. INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
This intelligence implies the
ability to interact successfully with
others. Those who have this
intelligence try to see things from
others’ perspectives. They are great
organizers. They tend to be extrovert.
They communicate effectively both
verbally and non verbally.
11. NATURALISTIC INTELLIGENCE
This intelligence implies
the ability to nurture and relate
information to one’s natural
surroundings. Those who have
this intelligence are said to have
greater sensitivity to nature and
their places within it.
13. MORAL INTELLIGENCE
This intelligence implies
the ability to deal with morality.
Those having this intelligence
can differentiate between right
and wrong. They can take right
decisions.