1. Multiple Intelligences Szálas Tímea

2. The theory of multiple intelligences A dominant idea in the 20th century: there are 3 types of intelligence: logical mathematical, linguistic and spatial Howard Gardner’s theory (1983): there are 7 (+2) types or areas of intelligence

3. Logical-mathematical intelligence Albert Einstein, German physicist, theory of relativity, the world’s most famous equation: E = mc 2 „scientific thinking” Logical thinking Problemsolving The ability to discover and see connections and relationships between pieces of information Planning, analysing, systematizing

4. Linguistic/verbal intelligence William Shakespeare, English poet and playwright How interesting/intriguing are these to you? – He wrote these lines about himself at the age of nine. – Mary looked at John with nothing on. – He’s got this brilliant book on the brain. Languages, self-expression, finding joy in the ambiguity of words, word play, puns

5. Spatial/visual intelligence Leonardo da Vinci, Italian painter, sculptor, architect etc. Perception of space We do not only see space, we can feel, hear or smell it. Think of architects, air-traffic controllers, sculptors, designers, landscape gardeners etc.

6. Musical/rythmical intelligence Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, composer and musician The world of sound, beat, rhythm, melody, tone, volume Musicians, composers, singers, music lovers etc.

7. Kinaesthetic bodily intelligence Rudolf Nureyev, Russian ballet dancer Movement either with your whole body or parts of it (for eg. fingers or hands) Sportsmen, handicrafts, dancers, masseurs etc.

8. Interpersonal intelligence Mahatma Ghandi, Indian political leader who fought for freedom and civil rights Ability to listen to others and understand their feelings, establish good relationships, be good at negotiation and persuasion Skilled parents, teachers, psychologists, politicians, priests, lawyers etc.

9. Intrapersonal intelligence I think, therefore I am. René Descartes, French philosopher The ability to focus on your self, be aware of and understand your thoughts, feelings and wishes Happines at being on your own, love of daydreaming Philosophers, psychologists, thinkers etc.

10. Natural intelligence Being in harmony with nature in the way that many early peoples were For eg. some people know (or feel) when to water, when not to water plants, what the weather will be like, what the next season will be like Gardeners, farmers, foresters etc.

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