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Understanding the Language of Multiple Intelligences. An extract from a presentation By 3Di Associates. What is the language of intelligence?. Intellect – knowing, thinking, interpretation Instinct –inherent, predisposition, impulsive Personal – self-knowledge, passion, imagination
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Understanding the Language of Multiple Intelligences An extract from a presentation By 3Di Associates
What is the language of intelligence? • Intellect – knowing, thinking, interpretation • Instinct –inherent, predisposition, impulsive • Personal – self-knowledge, passion, imagination • Social – empathy, compassion, consideration • Physical – senses, agility, maintenance • Spiritual – intuitive, feeling, wonder We use these words but do not necessarily connect them with a specific intelligence. We need to be clearer on what we mean by these terms in order to support children as they develop their own intelligences.
IQ versus EQ: Not an either/or When many people use the word ‘intelligence’ what they really mean is ‘intellect’. What is intellect? Some people suggest that we can have a knowledge based curriculum without the necessity to nurture emotional intelligence simultaneously? What is emotional intelligence? Can your school function without the interplay between these intelligences?
Language of intelligence • Thinking • Feeling • Imagining • Doing • Learning skills • Teaching styles • Empowerment • Human potential • Self-actualisation