Theory of Multiple Intelligences By Sophie Reimertz

Theory of multiple Intelligences  The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 by Dr. Howard Gardner, professor of education at Harvard University.  It suggests that the traditional notion of intelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited.  Instead, Dr. Gardner proposes eight different intelligences to account for a broader range of human potential in children and adults.

The Intelligences These are 8 Intelligences  Linguistic intelligence ("word smart")  Logical-mathematical intelligence ("number/reasoning smart")  Spatial intelligence ("picture smart")  Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence ("body smart")  Musical intelligence ("music smart")  Interpersonal intelligence ("people smart")  Intrapersonal intelligence ("self smart")  Naturalist intelligence ("nature smart")

Spatial intelligence  Definition: Spatial intelligence is a mental process which is associated with the brain’s attempt to interpret certain types of incoming information  It involves that you have a good feeling for your enviorment!  This information is basically anything visual - pictures, maps, plans etc.  People with strong visual-spatial intelligence are typically very good at visualizing and mentally manipulating objects.

Spatial intelligence  Those with strong spatial intelligence are often proficient at solving puzzles.  They have a strong visual memory and are often artistically inclined  They have generally a very good sense of direction and may also have very good hand-eye coordination, although this is normally seen as a characteristic of the bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

Spatial intelligence  likes art, drawing, sculpture, painting  good at directions, reading maps  can visualize or imagine vividly  remembers in pictures (photographic memory)  appreciates colors  uses metaphor  often found doodling  speaks fast  thinks in pictures (...worth a thousand words)  tends to look at the "big picture"  likes to watch the video when listening to songs  uses language like "it looks good to me" or "I see what you mean!"

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence  Definition: The core elements of the bodily-kinesthetic intelligence are control of one's bodily motions and capacity to handle objects skillfully.  This intelligence also includes a sense of timing, a clear sense of the goal of a physical action, along with the ability to train responses so they become like reflexes.  Along with these, you often find a high degree of fine-motor control and a gift for using whole body motions.  People with Kinesthetic intelligence love movement.  They enjoy sports and/or dance.  They are good at building things and like to stay active.  They have good motor skills and are very aware of their bodies.  They learn best through movement and experimentation

Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence  Learns by "doing"  Would rather touch than just look  Well-coordinated with good motor skills  Likes figuring out how things work  Enjoys the outdoors  Likes to work with hands  Can't sit still for too long  Enjoys sports and exhilarating experiences  Likes to be active  Has a lot of physical energy  Athletic

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