Multiple Intelligences

Jeanneth Calvache

The theory of multiple intellliences is predominantly attributed to the work of noted psychologist Howard Gardier during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Gardner conceived intelligence as having multiple rather than singular forms and developed a set of criteria for identifying unique intelligences

Gardner’s theory says that there are at least eight different intelligences: linguistic (word smart), logical-mathematical (numbers and reasoning smart), spatial (picture smart), musical (music smart), bodily-kinesthetic (body smart)), interpersonal (people smart), intrapersonal (self-smart), and naturalist (nature smart).

Linguisti

c (word smart) is

arguably the most researched

of Gardner's nine

intelligences.

Affectivity and creativity in

the use of Language

Linguistic

Logical-mathematical

Use of logical skills.

Calculate and work out relationships and

connections between items.

Mental challenges seeking out solutions to

logical, abstract and mathematical problems

Good deductive reasoning skills

Spatial

Ability to visualise the world with great

accuracy

Think in three-dimensional terms and can re-

create an idea into a working visual model that

Adapt and modify such a model prior to any

physical construction

Ability to create a mental map of a new

territory

Sense of spatial awareness

Musical

A powerful learning tool

Incorporation of the art of music into our lives

to a certain degree

Encompass an aptitude for rhythm and

patterns of sound

Ability to be creative with any rhyme, rhythm

or sound

Bodily-kinesthetic Able to learn extremely well when they are

involved in some form of physical activity

extremely skillful with their hands, or they may

be very physically skilled using their whole

bodyIndividuals are able to adapt these physical

Abilities towards many different kinesthetic

challenges.

Intelligence as of lesser value than other

Interpersonal

Ability to establish rapport with others quickly

and easily

Ability to communicate in this way is a vital

human intelligence.

confident at interacting effectively with others

in familiar

Casual and working environments – unlike

those with a strong Interpersonal Intelligence.

Intrapersonal

Very few of us will have been taught the importance of developing Intrapersonal skills for the ability to reflect and monitor your own progress, thoughts and feelings, strengths and weaknesses are not encouraged in educations. Indeed, education has its own formal tests that we must attend to. Those few who do posses Intrapersonal Intelligence have often acquired it for themselves by taking an active interest in their ability to control their own destiny.

Thank you!