The document discusses that every child is born a genius, with wonder, curiosity and vitality. It argues against the traditional view of intelligence, which focuses only on abilities like math and reading. Instead, it presents Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, which includes spatial, linguistic, logical-mathematical, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalistic and existential intelligences. The document emphasizes that children should not be judged based only on a few abilities and that they may excel in other skills like dancing, singing or caring for nature.
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9 Types of Intelligence Beyond Academics
1. “No dull child”
“way bulok”
Every newborn child is a GENIUS.
Genius – original meaning is related to
these two words:
a. Genesis – to give birth
b. Genial - to be zestful or joyous
2. Each child comes into life with
wonder, curiosity, awe,
spontaneity, vitality,
flexibility, and many other
characteristics of a joyous
being.
An infant has twice as many brain
connections as an adult.
3. Gardner argues the traditional
concept of intelligence:
A child who can
a. Multiply easily
b. Memorize easily
c. Read faster than others
What about those who excel in other
skills like dancing, singing,
composing, and others?
Aren’t they intelligent in their own
ways?
4. 1. Spatial - Visual
good with spatial judgment
Has the ability to see things, situations
with the mind’s eye
Persons with this type of intelligence is
good with puzzles
Careers: artists, designers, architects,
cosmetics and beauty consultants,
cartoonists, photographers
5. 2. Linguistic
Understands the meaning, sound,
rhythm of words
Highly developed oral and written
communication skills
Knows well the grammar rules
Knows how to use words to persuade,
inform and how words give pleasure to
listeners
Such persons are writers, poets, and
public speakers, linguists, english
teachers, journalists, presenters, voice-over
artists
6. 3. Logical – Mathematical
Good in logic, abstractions,
reasoning and numbers
Excels in reasoning capabilities,
abstract patterns of recognition,
scientific thinking and investigation,
perform complex calculations
Careers: scientists, physicists,
mathematicians, philosophers,
engineers, doctors, logicians and
economists, bankers, researchers
7. 4. Bodily – Kinesthetic
Good with controlling bodily motions
Has the capacity to handle objects skillfully
Has good sense of timing
Has clear sense of the purpose of physical
action
Ability to control responses
Learns best using muscular movement
Good in sports or dance
Remember things through muscle memory
Careers: athletes, dancers, musicians,
doctors, builders, surgeons, police officers,
actors, and soldiers, athletes, gardeners,
healers, chefs
8. 5. Musical
Sensitive to sounds, rhythms, tones, and
music
Have good pitch, able to sing, play
musical instruments and compose music
Language skills are highly developed
Learns best through lectures, songs or
rhythms
Has high auditory abilities
Careers: instrumentalists, singers,
conductors, disk jockeys, orators,
writers, composers, voice coaches,
party planners
9. 6. Interpersonal
Good with interacting with others
Sensitive to other’s moods, feelings,
temperaments
Has the ability to cooperate in a
group, communicate effectively, and
empathize easily with other
May either be leaders or followers
Enjoys discussion and debate
Careers: sales, managers, politicians,
teachers, social workers, counselors,
educators, therapists, clergy, healers
10. 7. Intrapersonal
Has the ability to look into the SELF
Typically introverted (shy, reserved)
Skillful in interpreting own feelings
and actions
Understands own weaknesses and
strengths, what makes you unique,
and predicting own reactions
Prefers to work alone
Careers: philosophers, psychologists,
theologians, lawyers and writers
11. 8. Naturalistic
Has to do with nature
Caring for natural surroundings
Careers: naturalists,
environmentalists, gardeners,
farmers
9. Existential
Ability to reflect phenomena
(happenings/events)
Questions events beyond the use of
the senses
Careers: cosmology, philosophers
12. I am intelligent in my own way
Please stop comparing me with others,
Like them, I also have my expertise.
I may not add that fast,
But I have other means to get the mathematical facts.
And please don’t call me dull or slow,
My talents is yet to show.
So don’t limit on grading my reading and writing,
Because I may be good in singing, dancing and
caring.
Just recognize me as I am,
Different but equally brilliant.